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  • David McNally avatar

    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011
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    We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

    Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Stones

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 22, 2011
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    Let us be willing to be built into a living cathedral for God, so that all people in our valley will be attracted to Jesus, and come into God’s holiness, and to be sanctified in his holy presence

    INTRO I’m so proud of my baby girl. She's working on a project for the school’s science-fair by growing citrine-like, rock crystals in the basement. What normally takes thousands of years to do in nature; chemists have somehow been able to reproduce in a matter of weeks. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Generously Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2011
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    Righteous giving is motivated by 1) God’s grace (2 Cor. 8:1), It 2) Transcends difficult Circumstances (2 Cor. 8:2a), 3) Is with joy (2 Cor. 8:2b), It’s 4) Not hindered by poverty (2 Cor. 8:2c), and is 5) Generous (2 Cor. 8:2d)

    In Ottawa tomorrow, the Federal government is expected to release its budget. Implicit in any budgetary expenditures, is the consideration of whose money is being spent. Without a surplus, which is the money set aside from previous taxation, the Federal government relies on current taxation, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Live For Others

    Contributed by Donato Cruz Solano on Jun 9, 2011
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    This will help to demonstrate godly living in today's society.

    INTRODUCTION “Therefore, whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12 I. DECIDE TO BE GOOD FOR OTHERS A. God called you to be holy, 1 Peter 1:16 B. God commanded you to love others, Matthew 22:39 C. God commissioned you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cornerstone Living

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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    Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

    CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Free

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011
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    When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

    Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011
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    We are on earth to demonstrate God’s glory and goodness to the world by our lives and actions.

    Why on earth are we here? What is the purpose of life? Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose-Driven Life, said to TV news personality Bill O’Reilly that this is the key question that he hears over and over again as he goes around the country talking to people about their lives. And my preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Supernaturally

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
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    God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice.

    Living Supernaturally God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice. Living supernaturally means * Where there is death, you will live * Where there is sickness, it will not touch you * Where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013
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    God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 18, 2013
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    Exposition of John

    Text: John 12:23-26, Title: Dying to Live, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.17.13, AM A. Opening illustration: that song a couple years ago by Tim McGraw called Live Like You Were Dying B. Background to passage: I’m skipping over the triumphal entry passage for now, may come back on Palm Sunday, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Dead

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013
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    Holiness in Church (2:1-7) Holiness of the Heart (2:8-13) Holiness in Actions (2:14-18)

    Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living In Victory

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
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    We are able to win every battle

    Living In Victory Joshua 1:3-9 - Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Only be strong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living For Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,115 views

    It was God’s grace manifested in the person of Jesus Christ that brought us salvation. After salvation it is God’s grace that teaches us how to live for Jesus.

    Living for Jesus Titus 2:11-15 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Grace To Live Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013
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    The grace that God gives allows us to have a life that is full and abundant.

    A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers 'the Little Flower' because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a colorful ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Faith

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010
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    JAMES tells us to live out our faith. Faith is given to us that we might believe. But we must also live out our faith, faith must be...alive.

    2010.03.21.SERMON.Living Faith James 2 Beware Of Personal Favoritism 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational