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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Laissez-Faire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2009
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    Never ignore sin -- let it go!

    LAISSEZ-FAIRE Revelation 2.18-29 S: Sin C: Tolerance Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: NEVER IGNORE SIN! CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE COMMAND VI. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009
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    A sermon on Blessed are the Pure in Heart, focusing on guilt. (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #4)

    Evening Sermon for 3/15/2009 Matthew 5: 8- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Introduction: Have you ever tried to outrun your past? A convention of Arkansas State troopers was asked to submit the best excuse they’d ever heard for someone trying to get out of a speeding ticket. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Wright avatar

    Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James presents the many postive characterics of wisdom, such as purity, gentleness, easy to talk to, merciful among other things.

    INTRODUCTION #16 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13 & then to verses 17&18. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Throwing Away Our Trash

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 3, 2009
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    Do we have things in our lives that God has been dealing with us about? Maybe we do things or say things that we ought not to say or do. It is time to throw away our trash and serve Jesus with a whole heart.

    Throwing Away Our Trash 2 Kings 5:1-8 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part Two - Choosing Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2009
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    What it means to be a church member - six part series

    11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Clean Hands – Clean Heart

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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    We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God.

    Clean Hands – Clean Heart June 28, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have clean hands and pure hearts to come before God. Focus Passage: Psalm 24:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Jas 4:8b “Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Leads To Honour Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011
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    discipleship - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Christ’s love for a lost world (vs 30-32). (2). Loving one another (vs 33-37). (3). Loving those outside the fellowship (vs 38-41). (4). Loving the lost (vs 42-50). SERMON BODY: Quote: A.W. Tozer (American Christian pastor, preacher & author) • “A real ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2011
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    Using 2 video clips I begin by encouraging people to turn to Christ if they haven’t yet. Then I unpack this passage as to what it means to live as children of light, full of forgiveness, avoiding even a hint or a whiff of impurity.

    (Note to the reader: I began this talk by showing a video called Ribbons, available from PremierTV2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9K86vcHOLI. It shows how Jesus took upon himself the penalty for sin and all that binds us; see 1 Peter 2: 24-25.) ‘[Jesus the Messiah] himself bore our sins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Our Walk In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 4, 2011
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    In our text, God gives us some principles of our walk in this world. 1- Imitate God 2- Stay clean

    INTRO.- Walk in the way of love, one version reads. What is your walk in this world? II Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?” Occasionally, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 10,936 views

    My series continues based on Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus. In this sermon, we learn that having a pure heart begins with praying for one, and then continues with the necessary weeding and seeding.

    Introduction: A. How many of you would consider yourselves to be a good gardener? Do you have a green thumb? B. Here’s a little piece I found called “Top 8 Things I Have Learned About Gardening.” #8. Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. #7. Whichever garden tool ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,911 views

    In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

    A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Body And Me Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2008
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     | 5,163 views

    In this sermon we look at Paul’s arguments in 1 Corinthians 6 about the damaging effects of sexual sin. Then we discuss how to overcome sexual temptation and sin.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday morning, the preacher began his sermon by telling the congregation that he was going to say a series of words, and he wanted them to sing the song that came to mind when he said each word. 1. The first word he said was "rock" They immediately started singing "Rock of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Abound More & More Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
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    Let the church be abounding more and more in love!

    • APATHY – INDIFFERENCE – UNCONCERNED • Talk about Enemies to every Christian AND destroyers of the church… these will certainly do it! APATHY: AN absence of emotion or enthusiasm! INDIFFERENCE: Not seeming to care about anything. UNCONCERNED: It’s not my problem, my issue. So what! NOTE: there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    What Is The Secret For Success? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 3, 2008
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     | 7,837 views

    God’s Word teaches us how we can be sure we will be successful in our life.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: What is the Secret of Success? Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 3, 2008 Today, I am continuing a series entitled Questions for God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.

    Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God