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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is There A Correlation Between Loving And Giving?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. What will you give to those you love?

    IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN LOVE AND GIVING?? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take my staff and I attach a piece of material to it. IT REPRESENTS A BANNER. FOR A BANNER IN BIBLICAL TIMES WAS A PIECE OF CLOTH ATTACHED BY ONE EDGE TO A STAFF. The leader of the group would lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Advent Means Restoration

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,195 views

    Jesus’ Advent Means Restoration 1) For the fallen tent of David 2) For the fallen descendants of Adam

    The porch creaked. The roof leaked. The carpet hadn’t been changed since the last time the (Toronto Maple) Leafs won the Stanley Cup (‘67). For most this house would have been more nightmare than dream, but not for this couple. When they looked at the well-worn house they saw opportunity for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

    The Specifics of Christian Development, Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we are going to continue our consideration of the specifics of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surpassing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It's The Choices That Make Us Who We Are" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,986 views

    A sermon about choosing, as a church, to move forward or die.

    Galatians 5:16-26 “It’s the Choices that Make Us Who We Are” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Begins the final scene from the movie: "Spider-Man 3" “Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Impacting Our City For Christ (Part Ii)--Connecting With People

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,894 views

    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    Last week I began a three part series entitled "Impacting Our City For Christ." Jesus said we are to be like "salt" or "light". These metaphors represent something that influences or impacts. For a text we used John 4:7-12. “A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Spiritual Immaturity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,439 views

    The lack of spiritual growth is a dangerous thing. For there may be blessings to be enjoyed in Christ that only the mature Christian can truly understand and appropriate. If one remains spiritually immature, they do not come to fully appreciate their st

    Marks of Spiritual ImmaturityHebrews 5:11-14Intro Just because one has been a Christian for many years, does not mean they are “mature.”  They may be like the person who had been a teacher for twenty five years.  When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Will Be Worth It All Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,711 views

    Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

    It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Maintaining Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 51,440 views

    This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

    [This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Hero!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    A sermon message delivered at a memorial service for a military member in the Air Force.

    -Who were some of your heroes growing up? -Was it a family member like your mom or dad, uncle or aunt, grandma or grandpa -Was it a sports figure? Someone who played football, basketball, baseball, maybe a NASCAR driver? -Maybe you really looked up to a musician – a rapper, a country music star or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The House That God Built

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,618 views

    We have an edifice complex. We have a problem wanting to build up "houses" for God but God wants to build a house for us. Let Him.

    -Building a house is an impossible task -We’ve had two homes built for us while we were in Iowa -Both of them were horrific messes -We wanted the white package with the first home – it was a spec that we added a few upgrades to -They probably called us a dozen times to make sure that we indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faith That Gives Hope

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    Faith without hope is not faith at all and we need to anticipate the working of God if our faith is to produce any results.

    A Faith That Gives Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 1/4/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:22 (Gen. 50:22-26) Key verse: Hebrews 11:22 - By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Premise: Faith without hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    An Encounter With God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,620 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Who Knows All The Teachings Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, series C

    17th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 20] September 23, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your word and grace to us. But sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,787 views

    Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

    Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible