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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Toys Or Joys?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
     | 3,668 views

    A man is not the sum of what he gathers, it is not abou what you have but who you know. Do you know the one that provides ALL things?

    TOYS OR JOYS? (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) So many times I have heard people say “the one that dies with the most toys wins” as if gathering material possessions here on earth is what life is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011
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     | 5,931 views

    1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

    How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,249 views

    The Bible talks about us as being servants of God. But it also says we are Sons of the living God. How can we be both? And what does that mean to us as live our Christian life?

    OPEN: James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who’s Giving The Order? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012
     | 6,927 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 5 – 13

    Matthew 8: 5 – 13 Who’s Giving The Order? 5 Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” 7 And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The "M" Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012
     | 5,289 views

    Whether we are a good steward of God's provision or not depends on the attitude of our heart. Are we trusting God for all our needs? If so he will provide and bless us.

    Money. It’s a hot topic! Most people in the world live in order to make money. After all, its money that pays the bills, puts food on the table and clothes on our back. But it’s also money that brings us comfort because we can buy for ourselves things that bring us ease and comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ancient Robbers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

    THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformation In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2012
     | 9,854 views

    What does it mean to be transformed by Christ?

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 21, 2012 Date Preached: September 23, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: A Guide For Living Godly Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 ETS: Paul understood what it took to live a godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peacemaking, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,645 views

    Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

    Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sex And The Single Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,189 views

    What scripture has to say about sex and the single life.

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 Sex and the Single 9/14/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I feel like a person wading through swampy water. Each step further feels like I am sinking into territory I don’t want to be in. I would like to turn around, but now that I have started I must go on. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Married To An Unbeliever: Now What? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,809 views

    Should one remain married to an unbeliever? Is divorce okay?

    Introduction We come to yet another emotional topic – marriage to an unbeliever. Though it should be evident to every Christian that one ought not to enter into such a relationship, nevertheless some do. Some get married believing, or rather making themselves believe, that their loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Single Vs Married

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,926 views

    Which is better - to be single or married?

    1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012
     | 7,035 views

    Here is the mission statement for all preachers and churches.

    1 Corinthians 9:19-27 For the Sake of the Gospel 1/11/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Why do you act the way you do? Why are your priorities what they are? Businesses, corporations, and even churches have mission statements to explain their reason for existing and why they do business or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spirituality Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,348 views

    We are free in Christ, yes, but how is that freedom to be used? How can it be abused?

    1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Spirituality 1/25/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Let’s review the issue being addressed. The Corinth Church is abusing a correct doctrine, which is that we are free in Christ Jesus from having to observe regulations and restrictions in order to find favor with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,656 views

    2 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-II—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: This morning, there were expectation in our home. Getting ready for church. Usually wear a suit, so I dress differently on the Lord’s Day. Even my dog knows that Sunday day is different. She knows that we will never take her ‘for a ride’ on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,434 views

    How temptation comes and how to withstand it.

    Introduction Have you ever been in this situation? Parents do this a lot; teachers, coaches also revert to it. Someone wants to tell you a story. As you are listening, you start to grow uncomfortable as you realize there is a moral to the story which is about to be applied to you. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed