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  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Surrender

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023
     | 4,615 views

    This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

    {Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

    Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We-Harmony: Only You Series

    Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    This is the first of a four-part sermon series on godly marriage. This message particularly addresses the themes of commitment and service.

    I’m starting a new series -- we harmony.com--talking about relationships. Pretty much everything we talk about around here has to do with what Jesus called the two greatest commandments -- Love God, Love Neighbor. So every once in a while I feel the deep need to preach about our relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    The incarnation of Christ is important because it provides our salvation, fellowship, joy and forgiveness.

    Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Written by the Apostle John, the book of 1 John was written to encourage believers in the truths of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ. In it he gives a summary of the Gospel, and the evidence of it. He then stresses the obvious and expected result: a holy life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resurrection

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 26, 2018
     | 11,412 views

    My purpose is to examine what we can know for certain while we live on this side of the veil through which we pass to whatever lies beyond it, hidden from our view, and learn what it tells pertaining to life on this side of the grave.

    Note: I developed a simple set of slides on PowerPoint which I used in delivering this sermon. The prompts are included in the text below as reminders to me to advance the slides when I delivered the address. The slides are not professional quality, but If you are interested I will send the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Sacred Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    Zechariah's prophecy points out the importance of not compartmentalizing our lives into the secular and the sacred.

    In a sense, this morning marks the end of a journey that we began last July in the book of Joel and which has made its way through Amos, Isaiah, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Daniel, Ezekiel and now Zechariah. Next week, we’ll pause for a moment to reflect upon what we’ve learned on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True North: Charting The Direction For 2004

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    A message about the importance of finding and using the gifts God gives to every believer.

    21, December 2003 Dakota Community Church True North Setting the course for 2004 Tonight I want to talk about the direction we are all heading and the life we want to be living, as opposed to the reality of our day-to-day existence. - Do you know where you are going? - Do you spend your time doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Body Relationships Ii Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,043 views

    Biblical keys to the all-important, God-given relationships between parents and children.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT III: The Supreme Mystery In Action 5. BODY RELATIONSHIPS II (Eph. 6:1-5) RECAP: Just before the Easter season, our study on the revealing of “the Mystery of the Church” as presented in Ephesians, turned to the practical issue of our relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,556 views

    How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

    TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewards Of The Mysteries Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    Explores the importance of faithfulness, fulfilling our divine calling, and facing judgment with confidence.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, let's remind ourselves of the great privilege we have in being able to come together and delve into the richness of God's Word. It's a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance, a beacon of light in a world that can often seem dark. Today, we turn ...read more

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    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,973 views

    This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restoring The Romance Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,082 views

    Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Married With Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 7,232 views

    Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Qualities Of A Good Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,547 views

    This sermon is about some of the most important qualities that should be evident in the life of a beleiver.

    QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.LIBERALITY 3.LABOUR 4.LOWLINESS 5.LAUGHTER 6.LEADERSHIP 7.LIFE THE MESSAGE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN 1.LOVE Matthew 22:36-40 I Corinthians 13;1-3 The foremost quality that God expects of a Christian is Love.The greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Through In Faith

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    Faith is very important in our relationship with God and also in our Christian walk.

    BREAKING THROUGH IN FAITH TEXT: MARK 2:1-12 AND LUKE 5:17-26 INTRO: I. FAITH AFFECTS OTHERS (v. 18) • What you believe can affect those you know • But this kind of faith is active and not dead faith (Jas.2:14-20) • We are the light and salt of the earth (Mt. 5:13-16) • Both of these affects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational