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  • Craig Condon avatar

    How To Make God Smile

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,357 views

    When we do something for the less fortunate, we are doing it for God. We have a lot to be thankful for, but are we willing to share what we are thankful for with the less fortunate?

    Good morning boys and girls! I wasn’t here last week, but someone told me that Rev. Bonnie gave all of you some homework to do. Do you remember what it was? She gave each of you five dollars and told you to use that money to do something that would make God smile. Have any of you done that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Paul's Opponents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,621 views

    Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus Christ.

    Paul's Opponents 6/4/2022 Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism - It's What We Do! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 204 ratings
     | 41,786 views

    This sermon gives three reasons evangelism and church growth are important.

    Evangelism – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Outreach The Martins move into my neighborhood every spring. They show up about the middle of March and spend the summer with me. I enjoy having them around. They make a long trip you know? They fly in from South America. Spend the summer up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Compromise Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 17,285 views

    Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

    No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

    The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,623 views

    For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

    Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

    THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is King

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,222 views

    The story of the Bible is the greatest of all stories. It is the story of Christ and His entering into the struggle of humanity in order to rescue his fallen creation. The great story of Christ permeates all of Scripture including every individual scene.

    A great story is held together by a great plot One overarching theme, which binds every scene together Compelling lead character – a dangerous dilemma involving loss of certain order, the lead characters attempt to solve the problem and restore order, a villain, a companion or companions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches And Heals

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    A study of Jesus’ teaching and healing in Mark and encouragement for Christians to have faith in Christ and to reach out and minister to someone/anyone in the name of Jesus.

    Todays sermon takes a look at Mark chapter 6 verses: 30-34; and Mark Chapter 6 verses: 53-56. We will begin by looking at how Jesus talks about resting and getting rest from the crowd. We read in Mark chapter 6 verse 30 that the Apostles had been sent out by twos and they returned to tell Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Canine Or Canaanite? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    Jesus reference to dogs seems a hard saying. What did he mean?

    Saxlingham 07-09-03 Mk: 7:24-37: The Syro-Phoenician mother Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went away a camping trip. One evening they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Favor Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,315 views

    God gives us grace to forgive our sins. But how many of us miss out on His favor for daily living because we ignore His promises and principles revealed in the Bible. We need to see God clearly and apply His truths daily.

    Intro: I remember my brother in law Curtis coming up with the best app of all time. There was a bug on the wall and he grabbed his phone and said “I got an app for that,” and proceeded to smash the bug with his phone. With the introduction of the I Phone, I Pad and all the smart phones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Most Of Your Christian Service Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 6, 2013
     | 4,872 views

    Once a person is saved, God’s desire is that we labor for His work. But there is a need for us to “work smart” as we labor in God’s work. Too many believers serve the Lord and are sincere, but they lack understanding, and therefore they aren’t making the

    Making the Most of Your Christian Service Colossians 1:26-29 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen a person who works very hard, and there is lots of activity, but little gets accomplished? Have you ever heard the expression “working smart?” 2. Some people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Invest In What?

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    This Message will make you take a look at what it is that your really investing in.

    Title: Invest in What? Text: Mathew 25:14-30 Intro: Greet Have you ever looked up a word in the dictionary and it’s a string of big words that you don’t understand. Well I have many times. So tonight I want to give you my definition of missions. Missions are when a follower of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come-Help-Us

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,975 views

    BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO

    COME – HELP- US ACTS 16:6-10 INTRO: BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Spirituality Or Materialism

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,020 views

    Jesus spoke about the need for spiritualism as much as the need for materialism. Spiritualism must outweigh materialism.

    Spirituality or Materialism John 6:25-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist