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  • Rule Digal avatar

    What Commitment Is Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,070 views

    This sermon emphasizes what commitment is all about. Some materials are taken from sermon central. com

    Theme: What Commitment Is Text: Exodus 19: 1-6 Introduction A. Today is the first Sunday of 2008. We’re so privileged to be in this beautiful place of worship, enjoying fellowship with God’s Presence and His people. We know that there are millions of people out there who do not know the freedom we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close The Door!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,384 views

    Rejection hurts, and to one degree or another, every single one of us has tasted the pain of feeling rejected from other people.Before the birth of Jesus Christ, during the time of His earthly life, and after His resurrection and ascension, our world has

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 1999 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not” –(Isa.53:3). “He came unto his own (His domain, creation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Hill avatar

    A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 34,480 views

    Building your life on Jesus.

    A FIRM FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 On what have you built your life? What exactly does your faith, family, and future rest on ? Have you built on a firm foundation that’s unshakable ,unmoveable , or shifting sand that’s shifts with every storm? Today we live in a world were many are DEMORALIZED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Touched Me? 5 Levels To Touch

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
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    We consider five areas we need to submit to the Master’s touch: Spiritual, behavorial, relational, emotional, and physical.

    WHAT DO YOU MEAN, WHO TOUCHED ME? FIVE LEVELS TO BRING TO GOD FOR WHOLENESS! BE MADE WHOLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US LOOK AT THE TRIUNE PART OF LIFE. A. We serve a triune God, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. B. ASK THE QUESTION: WE ARE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rurel Ausley avatar

    Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

    Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,273 views

    Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

    Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Personal Goal Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2018
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    We must not forget that discipleship is not just about reaching and growing other people, it is about our development also.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will wrap up our Discover Discipleship series. • There are many reasons to be a disciple of Jesus. One of the last things Jesus commanded as He ascended into Heaven was for us to make disciples of all nations. • We have a big job to do, many people in Sierra Vista ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 1,848 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Seriously The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C, based on an unknown students recount of a class she encountered at a Christian college.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 18, 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, as we study your Word, we realize that we do not fully embrace the life you created us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Rogers avatar

    Almost You Convince

    Contributed by David Rogers on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    a sermon on how we almost are christians and we try to convince to surrender to Christ when often we haven’t surrendered totally to Christ ourselves.

    Almost You Convince Me Acts 26:27-30 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” 29And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How To Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    Our faith has got to be faith in action, or it’s not faith at all!

    HOW TO WALK THE WALK Text: James 1:19-27 Introduction 1. Read James 1:19-17 2. The 19th-century Danish theologian Soren Kierkegaard identified two kinds of religion -- Religion A and Religion B. The first is "faith" in name only (2 Tim. 3:5). It’s the practice of attending church without ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Preach The Bible?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    The aim of good Bible teaching and preaching is to conform believers to Christ’s image.

    Introduction: Not A Time For Weak-Hearted Preaching By Fred Jackson and Jody Brown November 22, 2002 (Agape Press) - A well known Bible teacher and author is calling on pastors to confront false beliefs from the pulpit. John MacArthur says no epoch in history has witnessed the rise of as many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Firewalkers

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,254 views

    A powerul revelation on how to get through the fire 1.Why does the fire come? 2.What to do in the fire? 3.What comes after the fire?

    I seriously doubt if anyone here tonight would say no to a fresh anointing, a new level of authority and effectiveness in the kingdom. I believe that is the reason we are here, we recognize the need of fresh oil in our lives That fact is we are living in such a time that we must have fresh fire in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Lane III avatar

    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    Whether you view the world through its own eyes or through the eyes of God will make all the difference, in this life and for all eternity.

    DO YOU HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Text: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. KJV Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. NIV Jesus answered and said to them, “You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    New Year's Needs

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 30, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    If we?re going to make New Year?s resolutions, let?s make some that will make an eternal difference in our world, such as more, I. Passion For Lost Souls; II. Proclivity For The Scriptures; and III. Progress In Our Spirituality.

    NEW YEAR’S NEEDS Text: Eph.4: 10-13 Intro: I’m not sure why it is, but every year when New Year’s Day rolls around, I find myself experiencing a certain excitement and expectancy. Perhaps it’s just the sense of starting over. Or maybe it’s the thought of a new beginning coupled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Haun avatar

    God's Message From A Ball Of String

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

    OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ