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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What I Really Need Is ...purpose Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    What we need is God given purpose. To know who we are in Christ

    Disclaimer: Resources gathered from study and from sermoncentral resources. What I really need is ...Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 Introduction- We have looked for several weeks at a series.. God, what I really need is... We have looked at: God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

    A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Echo Of Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,424 views

    God’s love enables us to love Him back and to love others.

    The Echo of Love Intro: God’s love echoes through history like the reverberating rumble of thunder across a majestic mountain range. However, unlike the diminishing thunder, the echo of God’s love continues loud and strong for those who will listen. Just as sound waves can either be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,210 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Churchill Or Church, Ill?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,697 views

    As Winston Churchill rallied the British people, so Paul rallies Christians by urging us to review our motivations and to present something solid and not merely entertaining. Such a church will prevail and thrive.

    On the fifth of June, 1940, not even a month after he became prime minister, Winston Churchill spoke to the British people to encourage them of their desperate situation. Bear in mind that in September of the previous year the Nazis had invaded Poland, with no effective resistance. Thereafter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014
     | 21,621 views

    Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

    Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Earn This! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,159 views

    Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

    I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inspiring Purity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 2,546 views

    If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

    After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Body Of Christ – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,206 views

    As we unpack Ephesians chapter four, verses 7 through 12, we are going to answer some very important questions about Christ’s gifts to the church:

    Last time we learned that God has great regard for His Church. The church is the Body of Christ. Believers are the ecclesia, and are the “called out ones”. Christians are called out from the world, called out of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Jesus has a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 480 views

    We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

    Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

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    Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Widow's Mites

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    God knows the motive of our giving.

    THE WIDOW’S MITES And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

    FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,020 views

    The message explores the motivation of spiritual gifts.

    God’s Heart - Love, Christ’s Purpose - Service Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:7-8 God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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