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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Back To School Advice For Families Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,470 views

    I want to talk to you about the deadly sin of envy. We continue a seven-week series of sermons devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Fights between brothers and sisters are common and often can be humorous. I collected a few stories that highlight just how funny sibling rivalry can be. One young girl with two brothers who were around ten years older than her, taught her the alphabet in this order, “A,B,C,D,R,F,K.” It wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,482 views

    1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

    Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021
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     | 6,819 views

    At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

    In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    When we see God as weighty, we won’t want to take His name lightly.

    People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some people call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill” people around my age think of his sidekick “Sluggo” and start laughing. I like to joke having three first names ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
     | 6,277 views

    Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting The Curtain Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,694 views

    Many of you will be in two spiritual battles in your life – not all of you but some of you. We were born at war with God because we are born in sin. But when we lay down our arms at the cross of Jesus Christ in unconditional surrender, God declares peace with us.

    This morning I want to speak to you on this topic: Lifting the Curtain. One of my favorite coaches says this about any upcoming opponent that they play no matter the other team’s record, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” Again, “It’s a five star match up because we’re in it.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God-Attentive Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,969 views

    A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

    Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,265 views

    Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

    This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,304 views

    I want you to understand this morning that God's primary focus in your life is not for you just to feel good; he wants you to be good.

    If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of Acts. We're going to go to chapter 5. We come out of our Easter series, and I want to finish up Identity Check, Part 10. We're going to be in 1 Peter 4:1-11 today, but I want to open this morning with the book of Acts. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage Dinner

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,902 views

    Marriage dinner

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Contrary Christianity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014
     | 7,076 views

    Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

    Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

    They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 12, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    In this study, we will look at three areas of evidence; Historical, Prophetic, and Personal, and conclude with how to share your testimony.

    Just a short time after my 11th birthday, my Mom died suddenly. The pain, anguish, and anger I felt made me question everything I had been taught about God, my experience with Him, and even if He existed. About two years later, I was at a YMCA camp on Catalina Island, just off the California ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020
     | 7,797 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting On The New Self Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,385 views

    The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

    Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

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