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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Birthright

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 2,751 views

    Our birthright comes with some expectations.

    THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Epiphany Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2023
     | 1,615 views

    We have to expect to have epiphanies.

    I saw a comic strip that said, “The Three Wise Accountants” and one of them said to Mary and Joseph just before Jesus was to be born in the manger, “If you can hold off a week, you can deduct the child on your Year One Taxes.” We hear Isaiah 60:1 in our First Reading; “Your light has come,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Making Connections, Not Resolutions

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, we need to develop a lifestyle of connections that will enable us to be Jesus’ true disciples.

    Each year around this time of year, 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year’s resolutions. But only a week later, on average, we’ve already abandoned one-quarter of those resolutions and by the middle of the year, less than one-half are maintained. No wonder someone once described ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continuing In Him

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

    CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Deuteronomy: Foundation For The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    When we more deeply understand the phrases that guide our lifestyle, we can become godlier followers of Jesus Christ.

    Deuteronomy: Foundation for The Sermon on the Mount (Deut. 15:7-11; Matt. 5:42; Deut. 18:13; Matt. 5:48, Deut. 4:5-8; Matt. 5:14-16) 1. In the trenches of life when decisions need to be made quickly, we often depend upon short principles that offer us immediate direction and give us spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Pardon Me

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 150 views

    Forgiveness must be a daily lifestyle, releasing debts as God forgives us, so faith and love remain alive in every relationship.

    (490 Times) Introduction – Mercy Triumphs over Judgment When Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21–22). Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Whom Can I Blame?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,842 views

    Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

    January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,849 views

    The Bible explicitly indicates what God expects from the preacher. This sermon examines these expectations from 2 Timothy 4:1.

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 1 2 Timothy 4:1 INTRODUCTION A. The Preacher’s Charge Studying this letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his young son in the faith, is like treading on sacred ground, for it’s the last words ever penned by Paul in Scripture. We can only imagine what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 8,701 views

    Understanding and looking at the character of God and what we can expect from God as well as what He expects out of us.

    Understanding God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at trying to understand God. Looking at understanding the character of God What God wants from us and what we can expect from God. One of the early church leaders Augustine was once accosted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Godly Men - Are They Extinct?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,110 views

    Where are the Godly Men? Are They Extinct? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ. Are you up to it?

    1.- Where are the godly men? 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why?  The reality is that for many men, although they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Chair Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on May 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    Uses the illustration of three chairs to force students to consider their lifestyle, and where they are in their spiritual journey. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This presentation was designed to be presented to a senior high audience using Microsoft PowerPoint If you would like the actual PowerPoint presentation, just send me an email. Click on the “View all sermons by Robert Fox” link at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,132 views

    A Biblical and logical look at arguments against Hmosexulaity and how the Christian should respond to those who choose this sinful lifestyle.

    Homosexuality Hot Potatoes that Make People HOT!!, Part 2 It goes without saying that this is not the easiest topic to talk about. For most people, just hearing the word homosexual makes them very uncomfortable. Not only is this an uncomfortable issue, but is also highly emotionally charged. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not My Will But Yours

    Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,561 views

    When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

    We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 4,083 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    They Shall Not Enter Gods Rest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2013
     | 2,322 views

    To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you enter GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:11 (Amplified Bible) 3:11 Accordingly, I swore in My wrath and indignation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal