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  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Step #3 "The Joy Of Serving!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 3,555 views

    5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

    Acts 2:45 "They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need." (HCSB) We must have a serving attitude and a giving spirit! Question: Why do we Serve? Serving imitates Jesus! John 13:12-16 Kenneth Leech "Christian spirituality is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Celebrate Our Savior's Coming With Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Series of 9 sermons for advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 8 of 9

    Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Let Us Celebrate Our Savior’s Coming with Gentleness I. Christ came as our gentle Savior II. Let us live as gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009
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     | 14,172 views

    In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

    Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Encouraged In God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

    Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Every Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time's Wasting, Do It! Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,332 views

    This is an outline of Ephesians 5:16 and wraps up the series from Twitter by examining the phrase "Time's wasting, Do it!".

    Time’s Wasting, DO it! Making the most of time Ephesians 5:1-21 key verse 16 . Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Just Followers Of Christ? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,096 views

    Jesus is looking for true disciples!

    Open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 14… We noted at the beginning of Luke 14 the calling of Jesus Christ. We are to follow Him by knowing our own calling, then to go, do what God tells us, and tell people about the Gospel; Know-Go-Do-Tell! Jesus then warned people of selfish pride. And last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,717 views

    What is involved in living the Christian life?

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promoting Priestly Vocations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,219 views

    We must all pray for vocations to the priesthood and ministry, but we must also invite young persons to consider that vocation, and create an environment that reaches toward the transcendent in our worship.

    24th Sunday in Course Supporting the Priestly Vocation What is the most important day of my life, or of yours? The most important day to each of us is the one that will determine the rest of our unending existence. It is the last day of our life. The key question we must answer at that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What About That Lyin Lion?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 20, 2013
     | 2,841 views

    We automatically think about the devil when the word lion is mentioned in a message. Look a little closer and see who the lion really represents in the Scriptures.

    Is there a Lyin Lion? The Lion of Juda--The Real King Rev. 5:1-5 1 ¶ And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Perfect

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013
     | 2,739 views

    To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect in Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (Amplified Bible) You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In 2020, I Resolve To:

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,303 views

    Making Resolutions and How God Offers Us Admonitions Via The Apostle Paul

    Message/Devotion December 29, 2019 Ephesians 5:1-20 In 2020, I resolve to: The Reading Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Hold Firm To God’s Word

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of someone Jesus anointed to spread the Good News of Christ.

    Key Scripture: “Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business” (Titus 1:7, CEV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves in your mighty presence. You said ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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