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  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And The Soils Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 22,438 views

    To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God.

    The Gospel of Mark #11: The Parable of the Sower and the Soils Text: Mark 4:1-20 Thesis: To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God. Introduction: (1) Oftentimes, Jesus spoke in parables. (a) “The Gospels record some sixty different parables of Jesus, most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Life...that Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010
     | 5,030 views

    We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

    THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Life Lived In Hardships A Waste?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    Do you ever wonder what God is doing in your life?

    Is Life Lived in Hardships a Waste? Job 10 PROPOSITION: Because Christ used suffering to bring spiritual victory, rest in Him to properly use suffering in your life for spiritual victory. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 II. Submit to God’s will for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live A Life Worthy Of The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 4,878 views

    To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your life worthy of the LORD? What's your self-worth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:10 (Amplified Bible) That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mr. Gorbecheve, Tear Down This Wall Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,010 views

    The faith of the people builds day after day and God through the faith of his people God brings the wall down. They thought they were just walking around the city,that they were just being useless, – but God was using that time to build up their faith.

    Our tour bus arrived in the downtown square, we all piled out as tourists do, things seemed a little tense with the locals, they gave us the eye and went back to their business. We walked up this steep dusty dirt hill, void of any vegetation, just a lot of dirt and rock. Even though it was early ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

    I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Where Is Your Gethsemane?

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 18, 2018
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     | 19,773 views

    Here is a short sermon that encourages us as a Christian to have a place Gethsemane, a time where we spend time with God to get the strength to do His Will. Jesus spent time in Gethsemane to get a hold of the Father, how much more should we.

    Matthew 26:36-39 36 - Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 - He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 - Then he said to them, “My soul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,049 views

    The Word of God is pre-eminent. It has the power to change your life and bring down God’s blessings.

    The church at Antioch (N of Jerusalem), sent off their first missionaries – read Acts 13:1-4. • There were five pastors (teachers) and they sent Paul and Barnabas out. • They moved to Seleucia, sailed to Salamis, crossed the island to Paphos, and sailed to Perga and then North to Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Making An Impact Through Work" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,789 views

    What practical ways can we relieve the suffering of others and make life better for people. How can we translate our Christianity into our daily life through work.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 4, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Making an Impact Through Work Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Battle For Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,192 views

    The spiritual battle for your life is a battle for your heart where the Spirit of God abides.

    January 23, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Battle for Your Heart I want to begin today by reassuring you of who you are “in Christ”. 1 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013
     | 6,563 views

    Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

    Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,124 views

    There is a battle being fought for a strategic area of your life. The outcome will determine the course of your life! It is the battle for the mind.

    1. Illus. of Iwo Jima • On a small island in pacific called Iwo Jima one of the most ferocious battles of WWII was fought. • Taken at great expense in money and lives. • Why? Strategic value was enormous. If they won this island, war would go well. If they lost this island, war would go against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Trickle Down Spirituality (The Remake)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    Matthew 6:33 is a foundational verse - about "trickle down spirituality" - this is a revised version of a message first delivered in 1998

    Trickle Down Spirituality – The Remake TCF Sermon February 8, 2009 I was a little bit embarrassed and a more than a little bit ashamed last week, when Jim Garrett pointed out how weak my anointing to preach was, and the fact that I use powerpoint to cover up this hideous secret. Of course, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Your Role Today? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,029 views

    Explores different perspectives on faith and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of understanding, empathy, and love in our spiritual journey.

    Welcome friends, welcome. It's good to see you all here today. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day full of hope and promise. A day to come together and share in the Word of God. We gather here, in this sacred space, to open our hearts and minds to the teachings of our Lord. We are here to learn, ...read more

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    Where Is Your Love?

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    We need to understand that loving one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

    WHERE IS YOUR LOVE? Preached at North Baldwin Baptist Church Standish, Maine on 12 September 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanksgiving Ø Pastor Will Kindred Ø Acknowledge Wife and Daughter Text: Romans 13:8-10 [v.8] Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist