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  • Larry Lasiter avatar

    Social Justice Or Equal Justice?

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    There is a common perception today that Jesus and Christianity teaches that the Church should support the idea of social justice. By social justice, I mean that the Church should be a supporter of government programs to provide for the poor. Though, Chris

    "Recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Peter and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. They only asked us to remember the poor - the very thing I also was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Aaa Road Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 9, 2013
     | 4,646 views

    Three characteristics that a Christian is challenged to make a part of his or her life are: authenticity, availability, and affirmation.

    Luke 10:29-37 “AAA Road Servant” INTRODUCTION I suspect that a few of us here have made some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is to lose weight, pay off debts, relax more, or spend more time with the family, our resolutions display our desire to live better, fuller lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Transpires Should Inspire

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016
     | 3,702 views

    Will you allow God to transform you so that what transpires in your life inspires?

    I had a dear friend comment on something I posted on Facebook thanking me for sharing my life as my writings are inspiring. Below is what I replied and hopefully it will be inspiring to someone as well. —————————— Luke 22:31 And the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Heaven’s Resources In Your Life

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,734 views

    Everything God has is mine. I’ve got all the resources of God in my heavenly bank account.

    You have everything you need to live the rest of your life the way God wants you to live it. The problem is that most Christians don’t know how to make withdrawals from that heavenly bank account. That’s what I want to talk to you about. The word of God indicates means whereby we come into what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024
     | 259 views

    As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

    Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. This season also invites us to reflect on what it means to have joy. Today, we will explore two powerful scriptures: Luke 3:7-18 and Zephaniah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 599 views

    1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

    Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Oppressed - Part 2

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014
     | 2,574 views

    Satan's oppression of the false believer

    Oppressed (Part 2) Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over one - Luke 13:16 B. to use one's power against II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5, Ephesians 6:12, I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithful Thomas

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 317 ratings
     | 15,985 views

    Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

    Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

    Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming The Critic

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,232 views

    About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

    OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Spirit Of The Living God, Fall Afresh On Me

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,600 views

    Your life can sparkle with the Spirit if you will let the Spirit live within you.

    Introduction: Today is the birthday of the church. We find the account of what happened in Acts of the Apostles, which perhaps should be called “Acts of the Spirit.” Newsweek magazine features a short column in which famous authors tell what the five most important books to them were. Garrison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

    INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Letters Of Lament - Reading #1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,982 views

    This is a series of readings through the Book of Lamentations.

    Letters of Lament – Reading #1 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. Times when we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

    Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Never Again

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,858 views

    A sermon on Amos 7:1-9 (Much material adapted from Cecil P. Staton, Jr. in book Interpreting Amos For Preaching and Teaching Kerygma and Church, chapter 8)

    HoHum: “Never again,” John said. “Never again will I trust you. I can’t forgive you this time.” Ann could feel the pain in his words. His heart was broken, and now he was going to break hers. “Never again! No more chances! How could you do this again? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ