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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Forsaking Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

    The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Numbering Our Days.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    Reverencing God, and making a right application of the truth about the brevity of our lives.

    NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to generation”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 911 views

    This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

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    Bowing Down: A Surrendered Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 7,600 views

    The basics of genuine thanksgiving to God.

    Outline 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Major Exposition a. Textual Movement i. Heart-Commands, Love for God-Love for God’s Word. b. The gift of purity. (v.9-13) c. Rejoicing over God’s law as with great riches. (v.14) d. Covet the things of God. (v.15-16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dieing To Live

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    Lukewarm Living Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,512 views

    Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

    OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thanks Living"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 15, 2016
     | 4,827 views

    The sermon is based on the idea of how we can live a life of being thankful by setting our minds on being thankful, by not being selfish, and by putting off and putting on.

    Thanks-Living Colossians 3:1-15 How does one live a life of Thanks type Living? 1. Thanks-Living is Setting One’s Mind Chapter 3 :1says, "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above A. Do Not set Ones Mind on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Live!

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 23,451 views

    This is a sermon that I have preached successfully about 40 times in the USA. IT has a very powerful ending and is richly illustrated with stories from Africa where I have lived and served as a pastor for 15 years.

    LIVE! Text: Ezekiel 16:4-6 Rev. Gregory L. Fisher Kampala Foursquare Church Introduction I need to being my message today with a small confession. Small, but I think important to today’ s message. I need to confess to you that I am a member of the Mickey Mouse Club generation. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Inside Out & Upside Down"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    From the short version of The Sermon On The Mount, we learn newness of life.

    Sermon.989 “Inside Out & Upside Down” Luke 6:17-26 The Sermon on the Mount is a Biblical classic! It’s a unique picture of what it means to live as a Christian in the world. Jesus stood and delivered this sermon on a level place; a place where every Christian could understand its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Vision: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Our vision at New Life is simply "Transforming lives, one at a time."

    Our Vision: Transformation Text: 2 Cor. 5:17-18; Rom. 12:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In Community

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 9, 2021
     | 2,242 views

    How did the people in today’s text handle their material things and wealth? Did they withhold any resources? Today we will look at the greed, grace and how strong their grip is in our lives.

    LIVING IN COMMUNITY Acts 4:32 – 35 Acts 4:32-35  Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.  (33)  With great power the apostles gave their testimony ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Troy Bohn avatar

    Come Down And Save Yourself

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Came Down At Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,188 views

    Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

    Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Moore avatar

    Officer Down-Shots Fired

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,759 views

    A message to people in a rural community in which the Sheriff, a lifetime resident, had just been shot to death while serving a warrant at a meth-lab.

    What Would Jesus Say About 1-20-2005? Romans 13:1-4 On Wednesday Morning 1-19-2005 Eureka and Greenwood County suffered a tragedy. A tragedy that maybe we don’t understand, or can’t understand. Matt Samuels, the Sheriff of Greenwood County was murdered. Like everyone else in Eureka, when I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time To Take Down The Tree

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    A message to remind us 1) what God has done for us 2) what He has promised us, and 3) where He is taking us. We must make the decision whether or not to take God into the New Year with us.

    So, all the presents have been unwrapped and even some of the gifts have been exchanged. The leftover turkey is all but gone and we have had to let our belts out a notch or two. All seems well and we are happy as can be – or are we? Many people find themselves depressed during the weeks ...read more

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