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Faith In Politics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2011

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When it comes to the believer's involvement in politics, this principle should guide us: God calls us to submit to all human authority because of Christ, because of our critics, and because we are free in Him!

Deborah Horn, of McLeansboro, Illinois, was brushing her 9-year-old daughter’s hair on a Sunday morning when she began to pepper her mother with a lot of questions. Mom was doing her best to answer them until her daughter looked up and asked, “Are we Christians or Republicans?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Listen To Your Trainer Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

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A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outgrown Britches Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 26, 2001

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Stewardship is what you do with all of your life. Paul made a strong point about judging that touches both the lost and the complacent church goer.

November 25, 2001 1So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s secrets. 2Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3What about me? Have I been faithful? Well, it matters very little what you or anyone else thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The True Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

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Part 3:The Great Commission - The Ministry of Jesus Christ, and the True Gospel of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which you are saved.

The Great Commission Part 3 – Jesus Travels through Galilee Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. On the way they ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Give Us What We Want Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 14, 2015

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Consider the will of God in every matter. Consider the consequences of every choice.

This is not a good title; I use it to jog our mind to think. Is this our orientation to life? • We know God cares and therefore we live through life seeking God to provide what we want. He is key to a successful and comfortable life. • The needs are real, and many, no doubt about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace For The Graceless Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

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God’s free grace in Christ saves and transforms sinners, replacing fear and striving with joy, gratitude, and Spirit-empowered obedience today and forever.

Introduction – A Gospel that Begins at the Bottom “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) What a breathtaking way to open the greatest sermon ever preached. Jesus does not begin the ladder from earth to heaven with “Blessed are the pure in heart.” If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, John 3:16-17, Romans 11:6, John 5:24, 1 John 4:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Angels Of God Met Him Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

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There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.”

Angels of God met him….. Life of Jacob – Part 2 Genesis 32:1 “….and the angels of God met him. “ There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Leave On The Table?

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2005

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Moses missed out on entering the Promised Land of Canaan because of his actions at the Waters of Meribah. What will we miss out on if we disobey God, even once?

WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE? by Pastor Jim May Nearly a year ago I was forced to take an early retirement from the job that I had worked at for over 23 years. In the process I managed to lose approximately half of the retirement income that I would have received if I could have stayed only ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

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This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing The Land

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005

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A challenge to possess all God has for us

Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advice, That Will Bring Blessings Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2010

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The wisdom of God is all important, and when you go after Him you will receive it, little by little. Verse upon verse teach from the book of Proverbs.

Advice, that Will Bring Blessings pt.2 Text: Proverbs 21:1-31 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

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David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting Rid Of The Agagite: Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

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A message about the importance of dealing with generational curses (things we pick up from family). Different angle.

Title: Get Rid of the Agagite Theme: To show the importance of full obedience. Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 • Offering: Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom!

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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This is a sermon from July 4, 2004 dealing with national and spiritual freedom (powerpoint slides available upon request)

FREEDOM! Preached 07-04-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB John 8:31Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Holiness

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