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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The New Family

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    The key characteristic of a growing and strong spiritual “young person” in God is that they have overcome the evil one. Notice that the word is overcome – not defeat. The idea is that you get past him – not that you crush him – that is up to God in the

    Growing Up is Part of Life And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52 I was a little child when I grew up in the small town of Kalkaska. It’s about 17 miles due east of Traverse City in northern Michigan and when I lived there it had about 2000 people – total. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Character Of A Nation

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

    The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Overcoming Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,224 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    And now an inspirational reading from Shakespeare’s play Othello: O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on; That cuckold lives in bliss who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; But, O, what minutes tells he o'er; who dotes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam’s Family Treasures Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    There is an answer to our family problems of sin and death. What Adam messed up so badly, Jesus fixed for all who put their trust in Him! We don’t have to stay messed up! God wants to restore us to be the people He created us to be.

    Adam’s Family Treasures Romans 5:12-21 Intro: Think for a moment about different people who have influenced your life. You might be thinking of parents or other family members. You might be thinking about a teacher, coach, friend, or someone else who had an impact on who you are today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

    Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,870 views

    Jesus, during one day of preaching used six different parables describing what Heaven was like. This sermon examines the parable of the leaven and how it relates to our mission as followers of Christ.

    Good morning. There was a pastor who was preaching on going to heaven. He said to his congregation, ‘How many of you would like to go to heaven tonight?’ Everybody raised their hands, except a little boy up in the balcony. The pastor tried again, ‘How many of you would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In Shades Of Gray

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    Love and sacrifice should be the guiding principles when we deal with ethical questions that abide in the gray areas of life.

    Living in Shades of Gray 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 I like black and white. No, not the racial thing, but questions that have yes or no answers, those questions that are either right or wrong. It makes life simpler, and Lord knows, I could use a simpler life. The Bible is really good at that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Strategies Of Satan

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,937 views

    A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception

    The Strategies of Satan A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception of Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Striving To Win

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,098 views

    Doing our best for the Lord

    Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's Going To Be A Change In Me! Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,894 views

    We want to make changes for the New Year. The best way is to be set apart from the lure of the world.

    December 30, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Subject: New Year’s Resolutions Title: There’s Going to be a Change In Me I have to be honest with you all about something. I love Christmas and what it is all about, but I grow weary by the time Christmas day is over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Christian Today

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

    Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Iva1 Beware Of Being Cheated By Philosophy And Empty Deceit Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2018
     | 4,872 views

    " For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20)."

    10/4/18 Tom Lowe IVA1 Beware of Being Cheated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit (Col 2:8) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jochebed: A Woman Of Determined Faith

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,130 views

    This is a stand alone Mother's Day sermon. I used a lot of material from other sermons, (can't remember sources) so let me know if I owe you credit. I found "Jochebed" to under-served in the sermon section. I hope someone can benefit from this.

    Jochebed: A woman of Faithful Determination” Exodus 2:1-20 Mother’s Day 2016 HEY: OPEN: REAL MOTHER’S Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Have You Seen My Daddy?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    before the child ever arrives at the times, they will need their relationship with Jesus...to make the right decisions, that will produce the consequences they'll have to live with forever!

    Have you seen my Daddy? Illus. By Guy Glass A guy drives into a ditch, but luckily, a farmer is there to help. He hitches his horse, Buddy, up to the car and yells, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy doesn’t move. "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy doesn’t budge. "Pull, Coco, pull!" Nothing. Then the farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Herod Puts Peter’s Guards To Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2017
     | 6,084 views

    The angel must have come and released him during the fourth watch (three to six A.M.), otherwise Peter’s escape would have been discovered by his keepers at the time of the changing of the guard.

    June 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Herod Puts Peter’s Guards to Death (12:18-21) Scripture (Acts 12:18-21; KJV) 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Signs Of Life: Hill Blocks View Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 1, 2016
     | 5,466 views

    There are road signs everywhere we go. This sermon ties in a spiritual meaning with a subdivision road sign. Sometimes an obstacle, or hill, blocks a clear view of God's work in our lives.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 28, 2016 David Simpson Sermon Series: Signs of Life Sign: HILL BLOCKS VIEW 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalm 40:12; 2 KINGS 6:17 I noticed a yield sign this past week and thought of a classic hymn: “Yield Not to Temptation.” So, I decided, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church