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National Security Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015

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For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

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This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Why God Is So Great

Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 26, 2002

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5 Things that make God a great and amazing God

Islington Baptist Church September 22, 2002 Psalm 8 Scriptures: Hebrews 2, Matt. 21, Gen 1-2 Why God is so great Last week we finished our series in the book of I Thessalonians—which has as its big theme: the return of Jesus Christ. Today we are going back to the O.T to begin a brand new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Discipled

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 8, 2013

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Four things that will help you become a better Christian

“How to be Discipled” October 13, 2013 Matthew 28:18-20 ”Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

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Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God!

Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God! All across this wonderful place called planet Earth, a land created for us by God, men, women, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For A Perfect Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

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We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Romans 13:11-14, Isaiah 30:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Basics

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Mar 11, 2002

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Some things are basic to maintaining our relationship with Christ.

Back To Basics Scripture Reading: Psalm 11:1-7 Living Bible Version: Psalm 11:1-7 How dare you tell me, "Flee to the mountains for safety," when I am trusting in the Lord? [2] For the wicked have strung their bows, drawn their arrows tight against the bowstrings, and aimed from ambush at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Year With An Old Recipe

Contributed by Dick Webster on Jan 4, 2004

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This is a sure recipe to live by as another year is passed and we embark into a new one. Some things are sure while some things we need to work on.

A New Year with an Old Recipe Joshua 3:3-5 (Read V1-6) INTRO: Another year is passed and we embark into a new one ***Don’t know what it will bring or hold in store for us ***Say as Joshua in V4 “We have not passed this way heretofore” Not knowing we can be sure of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6, Joshua 3:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 25, 2019

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Do bad things only happen to bad people?

The fig tree in the vineyard Do bad things only happen to bad people Like 13; 1-9 “ Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2003

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We need to be thankful to our fathers for many things.

Father’s Day 2003 Ephesians 6:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Shortcuts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

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Do the right thing. There are no shortcuts when serving God.

No Shortcuts Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He repeatedly tried to climb out, but the walls were too slippery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship: What Is It?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

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This message looks at some of the things that worship will do for us.

* Worship! What Is It?* (Note: About one third of this message came from an outline by Robert J. Arnott. in The Ministeer’s Manual 1963) INTRODUCTION: 1.) What goes on when a congregation gathers in the house of God for worship? 2.) Does anything important really happen to us as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty In Jesus Or Free To Do What? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

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Message 45 in our exposition of Romans. This if the first of two messages dealing with our Christian liberty.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Free to Do What” Romans 14:1-15:12 with other selected passages Review Last time we blitzed through 35 verses of instruction regarding how we should respond to those whose convictions lead them to different conclusions and practice. See last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14, Galatians 5:2-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006

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There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

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Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

"A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

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