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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Above - Pt. 2 - Above Below Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

    Above Pt. 2 – Above Below I. Introduction Above. As I mentioned last week there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adultery Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 2, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,863 views

    A sermon on adultery. Adapted from Ben James, a preacher who has gone to be with the Lord

    Evening Service for 4/27/2003 Adultery Exodus 20:14 Introduction: Newsweek magazine did a series of articles on adultery in 1997. Not surprisingly, a majority condemned adultery as immoral. A handful of letter writers, however, suggested that the ethics of adultery were not so clear cut. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011
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     | 7,756 views

    Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

    Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Amos - 5 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
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    Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

    Dakota Community Church May 9, 2010 Amos 5 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Let’s begin with a quick review of the heart of God concerning the poor: Amos 2:6-7 They sell ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019
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    “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Fatigue

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016
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     | 10,154 views

    Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

    God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of wisdom in our lives, the need to guard our hearts as the source of our actions, and the transformative power of wisdom when aligned with God's teachings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are gathered here today to explore a deeply profound scripture from the book of Proverbs, a book known for its nuggets of wisdom and life guiding principles. Proverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" This can teach ...read more

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    Christmas Time With John The Baptist

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    A sermon on John the Baptist for Christmas (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

    Christmas Time with John the Baptist for 12/6/2009 Introduction: A preacher got up around this time of the year and said, “Today we are going to talk about the special birth of a baby boy over 2,000 years ago. His birth was predicted by the Old Testament prophets. An angel appeared to the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage In The Ot Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015
     | 3,635 views

    Discuss marriage in the OT (Introduction is refuting this chart: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QikkVCasr7U/TtmzyTVLoAI/AAAAAAAAFsg/pE-MGI0VWA8/s1600/biblical_marriage_chart.jpg and body of sermon adapted from book, God, Marriage, and Family pgs. 42- 48)

    Introduction: In the recent debate over marriage, there are some who say that we need to get back to the biblical definition of marriage. When that is said others counter with saying that the bible definition of marriage is screwed up because of what we see in the OT. The Bible, especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025
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     | 574 views

    How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Doubt

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

    John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Passing Judgment On Someone Else

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2013
     | 2,547 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you see yourself on another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that every time you judge another, you are condemning yourself. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:1 (New International Version) You, theref

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you see yourself on another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that every time you judge another, you are condemning yourself. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:1 (New International Version) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
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     | 10,237 views

    What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

    Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Your Little To Me

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 6, 2013
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    What you think is little if much in the eyes of God, if we'll give it to Him and let Him use it!

    “BRING YOUR LITTLE TO ME!” Matthew 14:18-20 “When it was evening, His disciples came to Him saying, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves come food.’ But Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wise Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    The Magi gave unique & unusual gifts to Jesus. They were demonstrating a prophetic understanding of Who Jesus was and the reason He came - Gold - Jesus was the King, Frankincense - Jesus was God, and Myrrh - Jesus was the Lamb of God, Who would die for t

    The wise men came with a specific purpose to worship Jesus. We will look at three lessons we can learn from this passage, especially on worship. 1. Worship is faith-full 2. Worship is sacrificial 3. Worship is obedient 1. Worship is faith-full Notice the nature of the journey they took. We ...read more

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