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  • Steve Greene avatar

    Guilt Free Living

    Contributed by Steve Greene on May 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    This message distinguishes between the false guilt that many labor under, and genuine conviction of sin.

    Guilt Free Living When I was a kid, there was a dairy stand called Cluxton’s not far from where we lived. I couldn’t number the times that we would be driving by and my dad would say we needed to stop and get a LARGE milkshake or banana split. He used to tell my brother and me that banana ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Our Faith Fail Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 24, 2010
     | 5,641 views

    Part four focuses on how we can walk in sonme belief that strengthens our faith as we move towards walking in full belief.

    When Our Faith Fails Part 4 Help My Unbelief! Scriptures: Mark 9:17-24; Mark 6:5-6 Introduction: Some of you know that one of my best friends from my days in the Air Force was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year. He began treatment and was doing better but developed some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Positively Free! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,947 views

    #3 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    “POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Has Happened To All Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,417 views

    Sermon 14 in Galatians series. What should we do when our Joy seems to have faded?

    06/24/2007 What Has Happened to all your Joy? (Gal 4:12-20) At BHQ, my first real job with any career potential, I started in the warehouse and worked my way up quickly, into the office, into sales, into management. I was there when we had a record years, so good that we got all of the sales and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making My Stewardship Practical Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,326 views

    Being good stewards in the kingdom of heaven requires implementing some practices that promote our stewardship.

    This morning we’re going to wrap up our five week series on stewardship in the kingdom of heaven. We began five weeks ago by establishing four foundational principles. Since these are so important, let’s review them one more time: Foundational principle #1: • God owns everything Foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Being A Good Encourager Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,856 views

    To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

    I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,607 views

    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Start At The Top Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    A study on the difference between power and authority and the importance of understanding it in our families

    1. Title: Start At The Top 2. Text: Matthew 8:5-13; Matthew 9:2-8; Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 1:22; Luke 7:1-10; John 19:8-11; Rom 13:1-4; 2 Corinthians 10:8, 13:10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 23, 2006, First in the series “Family Made For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021
     | 4,254 views

    The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

    A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love's Significance Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2022
     | 3,460 views

    Love people and be effective, excellent, and eternal.

    A little girl stayed for dinner at the home of her first-grade friend. Her friend’s mother brought a bowl of buttered broccoli to the table and asked the little girl if she liked it. The little girl replied very politely, “Oh yes, I love it!” But when her friend’s family passed the bowl around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022
     | 3,275 views

    The Dead Dog Syndrome (a critical spirit) can infect us or the people around us and is destructive in whatever direction it is focused.

    [the title for this sermon comes from another contributor, but the content is my own] THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14, 19:15-23, PSALM 3:1-8 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz (p) I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After The Resurrection Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the power we received from the Holy Spirit.

    After The Resurrection Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:5-8; Acts 1:4-8; John 14:16-17; 26 Introduction: This morning I will conclude this series I’ve titled “After the Resurrection”. To date I have shared with you that after the resurrections the first thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,028 views

    A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

    To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Grace

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2023
     | 2,744 views

    I spent years in Church not understanding what God's grace does in the life of a Christian. I was surprised when I learned grace DOES NOT COVER my sins. Before you stop reading here, read the message and then decide for yourself what grace is doing in your life.

    The Truth About Grace Scripture: Romans 1:17-18; Titus 2:11-12; Ephesians 3:20; Hebrews 13:9 When Paul opened his letter to the Christians in Rome, he wrote, “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.’” (Romans 1:17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,762 views

    Prayer is our privilege and responsibility as disciples of Jesus. Praying for one another can make such a difference in each other's lives.

    A. The story is told about three men who were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ