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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "God's Plan For A Godly Man"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    Qualities of a godly man

    “God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Consumer Or Consumed?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,296 views

    Are we simply consumers, taking from God what He gives? Or are we consumed by Him so that He can touch others through us?

    Consumer or Consumed? Hebrews 12:28-29 Hebrews 12:28-29 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our "God is a consuming fire." (NIV) Deuteronomy 4:24 24 For the LORD your God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Core Values Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,261 views

    To help us evaluate our faith goals and needs for the New Year.

    THE CORE VALUES OF JESUS MARK 12:29-33 Sermon Objective: To help us evaluate our faith goals and needs for the New Year. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 139; Romans 12:1-2; 13:9-10 9; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8-18 INTRO: It’s the New Year. It is that time of year when we evaluate the past and seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul's Witness To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,146 views

    The 4th testimony of Christ’s resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was an unbeliever who was convinced that the imposter Jesus was dead. He radically changed from the worst of unbelievers to the strongest of believers.

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews the evidences for Jesus’ resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus - The Door And Way To Blessing"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,272 views

    Jesus as not only the Door to Salvation by the Way of living.

    “Jesus – The Door and Way to Blessing” January 15, 2007 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The doorkeeper opens the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    All Dogs Go To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    The myth that everyone goes to heaven has gained many followers even in the church.

    All Dogs Go to Heaven Debuking the myths of Christianity Luke 16:19-31 There is a growing belief in the church that somehow some way all people wind up in heaven. The movie All dogs go to heaven simply promotes it in a comical way. It seems that we hear less about being lost forever from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Asking | Seeking | Knocking Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount This is the 12th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 12 Asking | Seeking | Knocking Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or what man is there among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Still In The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,871 views

    This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

    John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Plant A New Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

    Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 51,828 views

    Sixth in a series on the book of James. James give three observations about the tongue.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 6 “Taming the Tongue.” James 3:1-12 When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said some-thing that you wish you had not? Or have you have been on the receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over-Throwing Strongholds

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

    Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness And Purity Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

    Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Not So Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

    The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

    Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience - The Impossible Fruit? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    The fruit of patience is an expression to the long haul in our commitment to Christ.

    We begin this morning with a brief review of our current series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We began with a look at love. Then we examined joy. Last week we spent some time with peace. I suggested that we call love the foundational fruit and peace a potentially illusive fruit. But, I would also ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God