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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Worthless Worship

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,853 views

    Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

    WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fearless Focus

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

    FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Who Accept The Kingdom Of Heaven Are Like. . . Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,922 views

    This ties up my summer series on the Kingdom of Heaven and brings us to what we need to do with what we have learned.

    I have a confession to make and I hope you don’t think less of me after I’m done; That’s right I love country music. I love listening to the new artists like Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Dean Brody and I love listening to the outlaws from the seventies like Willie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Better Than Gold And Honey"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

    Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
     | 3,573 views

    Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

    Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's The Value? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    True value is found in God’s image in us and in Christ’s death for us

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WHAT’S THE VALUE?” ECCLESIASTES 4:1-16 OPEN Stan Caffy was preparing for married life. He and his bride-to-be cleaned out their respective garages and donated everything to Goodwill. Caffy and his soon-to-be wife got rid of an assortment of clothes, bicycles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Insecurity Cure

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 51,626 views

    Signs of insecurity and the biblical solution.

    We’re concluding our series on love today and several times in this series I’ve mentioned that one of the battles that we all fight as we try to become more loving people is our own insecurity. One of the greatest challenges each of us faces in life is becoming comfortable in our own skin. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

    WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man With Two Wives

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,458 views

    Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Losing Control Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010
     | 6,371 views

    Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

    Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    On To Corinth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 3,413 views

    On to Corinth. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 4,890 views

    Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Glory!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    Glory! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 28-36. Ill: • A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, • For the first time standing outside an elevator. • He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. • A few minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,285 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren