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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    No Grumps Allowed

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

    No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 36,440 views

    Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jacob: How It All Began Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 27, 2022
     | 3,867 views

    Jacob, son of Isaac, was a very important and colorful person in the Bible. This first message covers his birth and his first business transaction--with his own twin brother!

    Introduction: Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, was one of the most colorful characters in the Bible. He started off by swindling his twin brother of the birthright but at the end of his days, pronounced a blessing and a prophecy about each of his sons. Every story has a beginning, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Is This Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,886 views

    The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash The The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash prizes for correctly answering successive multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty.

    Regis Philbin is the host of the show, and after asking each question, he will say, “IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?” Each day we are asked many questions, and some of these questions make life difficult for us. Illus: You decide to stop by a fast-food restaurant to get a hamburger. Now that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Reveals The Path Of Life

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,161 views

    The path of life includes gladness of life and joyfulness of soul.

    INTRO: When we travel, we plan a destination. The trip may be short. Direct. Or the trip may have detours. Roadblocks. Construction. Our life’s journey is seldom dull. There may be twists and turns. We may even ask ourselves if we are on the right path. How do we recognize the path of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

    How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Trinity 8 - Revelation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,243 views

    The Trinity 8 - Revelation

    THE TRINITY 8 REVELATION 11/25/12 Today we are continuing our study in the blessed and holy doctrine of the Trinity, that is the triune nature of God. That teaching that tells us that “Within the one being that is God, there exists eternally three coequal and coeternal persons, namely ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018
     | 7,012 views

    Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

    TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does It Really Take?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

    What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Obediently Preaching Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 29, 2025
     | 393 views

    Peter's sermon

    Obediently Preaching Christ Acts 2:14-24 Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. NKJV When we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, we become new creations in Him, however, we still have distinct personalities. Stephanie Adams said, “We each have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be Holy

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016
     | 7,565 views

    As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

    For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Guided, Guarded, And Guaranteed Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,366 views

    Paul offers another example for the church to follow, guiding their faith. He offers a word of caution, seeking to guard them from apostasy. Finally he offers a word of comfort regarding the Lord's return, a guarantee for the believer.

    Guided, Guarded, and Guaranteed Philippians 3: 17-21 A young boy looked up at his grandfather and wondered aloud, "Grandpa, how do you live for Jesus?" The respected grandfather stooped down and quietly told the boy, "Just watch." As the years went by the grandfather was an example to the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s List Of Do’s And Don’ts 3 Of 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 15, 2022
     | 1,062 views

    This is the last sermon in this series on “Why God gave us the ten commandments

    I would like to mention again, God gave us these ten commandments for many reasons, but the primary reason, is that God wants us to know what HE LIKES, and what HE DISLIKES. We are told that we have over twenty-two thousands laws on the books today. These laws continue to grow in number, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Off Dead Center Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,517 views

    A reminder that anyone can successfully share some element of the good news with someone who needs to hear it.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my simple survey over the past 3 weeks! I was thinking I might end up with some really creative tools and ideas for all of us when it comes to sharing our faith. I expected that, at the end of this series on getting evangelism in hand, I might share ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ