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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Choosing To Live For Christ Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2015
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    Peter encourages us to live a Godly life by making every effort to be faithful to God, knowing that our reward comes from only Him. Therefore, our focus should always be on Christ and submitting to Him faithfully in all we do!

    Choosing to Live for Christ 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction - Well … he’s written us another letter! - Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stand on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living To Your True Potential

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007
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    This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

    Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificial Living.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 10, 2003
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    The option isn’t whether we will conform; rather, the choice is to whom will we conform.

    Sacrificial living. Rom. 12:1 -- 8. 09/14/03 Paul spent the first 11 chapters of this book telling us that we can be saved by the grace of God through faith. He told how that God sent his son into the world to die on the cross for our sins. I pray that I have made that plain through the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riley Turner avatar

    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
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    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting Our Love Into Action Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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    Our efforts for the Lord will be futile without love. We know the Bible commands that we love one another, and yet we fail to fully heed the command. Our world needs to experience love in action, not just in word.

    Putting our Love into Action 1 John 3: 11-17 Our text this evening continues to deal with the great theme of love that John has already dealt with extensively. I suppose there is no wonder John felt so impressed to emphasize love among the believers. He was blessed to walk with the Lord, studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our God Is Strong! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 21, 2020
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    God has commanded his leaders and all people to be "Strong and courageous!" But He is the One who gives strength in areas of our lives.

    There are over 20 different definitions of "strong", but the one we identify with most is fourfold. Physically, Mentally, Socially, and Spiritually. We use it by saying strong muscles, strong strong mind (courageous), strong winds, strong drink, strong odors, strong love and strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Living Right Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008
     | 8,581 views

    To gain victory over the enemy you need to put on the breastplate of righteousness that is to say you need to live in daily, moment-by-moment obedience to our heavenly Father.

    Gary Richmond, a zookeeper at the Los Angeles Zoo, was given master keys to every animal’s cage. He was cautioned sternly to guard them with his life and to pay close attention to which doors he opened and closed. “Richmond”, the supervisor said, “these keys will let you in to care for millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Rock Our Boat"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2016
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     | 3,201 views

    John the Baptist was a dramatic type preach who certainly shook things up or rocked the boat of society, rocked the boat of peoples lives, and rocked the boat of what it meant to repent.

    “Rock our Boat” Matthew 3:1-12 Who was John The Baptizer? 1. He was as about as a Outrageous Character as you could have met in Biblical Days 2. John was not a boring Preacher 3. John was considered a prophet 4. John drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Response To Our Storms

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 17, 2013
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    This message focuses on how we allow the spiritual storms of our lives to paralyze us and take and/or delay us from accomplishing what God has for our lives.

    God’s Answer To Our Storms Scripture: Isa. 53:1; 1 Sam. 17:10-47; 2 Chron. 20:1-15; Luke 8:22-25 Introduction: Isaiah 53:1 says “Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?” In this prophecy Isaiah prophesied about Christ and the life He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Finding God’s Will For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
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     | 2,158 views

    Finding God’s will for our life is the most important thing we can do in this life.

    WHY IS IT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE CAN DO IN THIS LIFE? Two reasons, we need to know and do God’s will… (1) For God’s sake. That is God created each and everyone of us for a purpose. And when we stand before Him on the judgment day we will give account of our lives if we did or did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Living Faith In God Overcomes The World

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 23, 2021
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     | 3,897 views

    The conquest of Canaan was summed up in two New Testament passages: Heb 11:30, 31 and Jas 2:23-25, which concludes By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, Rahab the harlot justified by works, so faith without works is dead.”

    Sermon – The Power of Living Faith In God Overcomes Joshua 2:1-21 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The High Price Of Low Living

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2013
     | 6,108 views

    A sermon that teaches that there are consequences to all our beliefs and behaviors.

    "The High Price of Low Living" 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. INTRODUCTION: This makes the third message from 1 Kings that I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respond To The Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,288 views

    To explores the divine authority of Jesus, His power to overcome death and darkness, and our hope of resurrection in Him, urging us to respond to His call in our lives.

    Good morning, family. We're going to dive deep into the heart of John 11:38-44 today, talking about "Responding to the Call of Jesus," "The Power of Jesus to Overcome Darkness" and "The Hope of Resurrection in Jesus." It's a powerful section of Scripture that beautifully highlights Jesus' divine ...read more

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    Knocked Down, But Never Knocked Out

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2016
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     | 18,728 views

    When we face a theological crisis because it seems like God has turned against us, we need to back up & look at the Cross and know that it guarantees the love of God & that God's will is to bless & save us. Keep believing!

    KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Rom. 8:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m sure most of us have some kind of plans for the 4th of July. Many have gone camping, to the beach, and plan to watch some fireworks. 2. Sheila Settler is a school bus driver and likes to chat with the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open Invitation To Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 973 views

    This sermon explores accepting God's invitation, harnessing hope, and embracing salvation to find rest, resilience, and spiritual abundance in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. Today we gather in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by our love for God and His everlasting Word. As we immerse ourselves in His divine teachings, we are reminded of the words of the great Christian theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become ...read more

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