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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 15, 2013
     | 9,411 views

    Know why and commit to living the Christian life!

    We have been studying the first letter by the apostle Peter meant for all Christians. We are now in Chapter 4. So far we have noted that we have a good God because He has given us Jesus Christ who was righteous but suffered and died for us unrighteous people. Christians are those who believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Path Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013
     | 11,546 views

    Psalm 16 pictures the resurrection of Jesus which makes it possible to choose the path of life.

    This week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, more commonly known and William and Kate, announced that they are going to have a baby. And it’s really not surprising that when their child is born sometime next year, the whole world will watch and will celebrate the birth of the child who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
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     | 9,096 views

    Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

    Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Life's Greed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
     | 3,196 views

    To show that we need to guard ourselves from love of money and to honor the LORD with our wealth.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you greedy for wealth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard ourselves from love of money and to honor the LORD with our wealth. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Wild Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 38 ratings
     | 31,866 views

    Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

    OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson Of Life

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 17, 2014
     | 4,369 views

    One week in the life of a home mission pastor

    Lesson of Life May 18, 2014 Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014
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     | 16,010 views

    Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

    2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elizabeth Smith avatar

    Live Life!

    Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    7 E's on how to live life

    INTRODUCTION “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:16-17 Jesus Christ did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Full Life Series

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Jun 14, 2014
     | 4,527 views

    God is a God of relationship. He shows his goodness to lead us to change our thinking and lives.

    FULL LIFE 1) Intro Intro: Something that has characterized all cultures throughout history is the presence of heroes. It seems that in every culture we develop heroes. Whether it be John Wayne, riding out onto the range alone to defeat the bandits, or Luke Skywalker, flying a mission to save the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sacrificial Life

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 28, 2014
     | 26,987 views

    “God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.” (Gen 22:12)

    Theme: Sacrificial life Text: Gen. 22:1-14; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42 A sacrificial life is a life that is set apart to God. This life is not about pleasing yourself but about pleasing God by doing His will. Jesus Christ lived such a life and everything He did was to please God by doing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Respect For Life

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2016
     | 3,529 views

    The Sixth Commandment: ‘Do Not Murder’ – Exodus chapter 20 verses 13 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Murder – a definition. • Quote: Webster’s New World College Dictionary: • "The unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing of one human being by another.". (2). Murder – a description. (a). What Murder is Not! • Accidental Killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    A Worthy Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,969 views

    If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

    Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Lori Broschat avatar

    Life At The Top

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,332 views

    Jesus' Transfiguration

    LIFE AT THE TOP As any real estate agent will tell you, the most important element of selling a property is location, location, location. A terrific view, a good school, and a safe neighborhood are all crucial to making a home seem like a good fit. There are locations in the Scriptures that keep ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Higher Life

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 15,663 views

    A higher Christian life is: 1. Faith in the Promises of God. 2. Consecration to the will of God 3. Fellowship in the presence of God 4. Testimony to the Honor of God 5. Warfare Against the Enemies of God 6. Victory in the Name of God

    A Higher Life Hebrews 3:11-11 Introduction: Some people are content with limping along the fence. Others want to launch out into the deep. Where true revival is taking place, Christians become interested in doing more for Christ, not less. They are not content with living the same kind of a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,634 views

    Most important; however, is the need to be thankful for the spiritual food and the blessings it brings. We must always allow these blessings to draw us closer to God in faith, hope and love.

    When I was doing the research for my homily, I came across a story that I think fits in quite well with this morning's Gospel reading, so I'd like to share it with you. It might also serve as a warning to those of us who preach sermons! An elderly minister was searching in his closet for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican