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    Unpacking Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 589 views

    True happiness comes from being humble, accepting sadness, being meek, and longing for God's righteousness.

    Have you ever thought about what makes you truly happy? Is it getting the latest iPhone, acing your exams, or hanging out with friends? Well, God has a different idea about happiness, and it's kinda crazy. Let's dive into the Beatitudes and see what Jesus says about being crazy happy. Imagine ...read more

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    In The Footsteps Of Abraham

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    In terms of God’s promises to Abraham, we claim that we are indeed hair of Abraham. But the question is—are we heir in the spiritual heritage of Abraham? Are we heir in the call and journey of Abraham?

    December 7, 2002 I. Introduction: Within the Christian tradition, one of the truths that we share with our Jewish and Muslim brothers is the understanding that we are heir of Abraham. And we readily apply this understanding to the promise that God gave to Abraham. As God had indeed blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015
     | 6,607 views

    Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

    Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

    1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,674 views

    This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

    Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant's History Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
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    This is a message about God and His heart towards us. It’s also a message for all followers of God – in terms of how to shape our hearts and responses in the face of rejection and pain.

    Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s History ~ The Love of the Father Scripture Text: Hosea 11.1-11 INTRODUCTION I want to tell you two stories. They are two stories that are almost-as-old-as the hills, …but these stories still capture the hearts and imaginations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
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     | 14,127 views

    When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

    What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
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     | 6,227 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Final Election

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
     | 5,924 views

    ...much more important than the Mid Term Election on Tuesday is the Eternal Election spoken to us in this morning’s scripture. THE FINAL ELECTION is all that really matters this morning. Your eternity is on the line.

    The following is a compulation of several messages on politics and Election Day taken from SC pastors. A Power Point Presentation is available upon request. The Final Election INTRO: Should Jesus tarry, this Tuesday could very well be THE FINAL ELECTION. This could be the last time we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
     | 5,245 views

    When the unbelieving world looks at the Christian, they have a difficult time figuring us out. In terms of their own world view, the way we Christians live doesn't make a lot of sense.

    Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Called To An Alternative Lifestyle - A Holy Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2016
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     | 13,644 views

    Are you following an Alternative Lifestyle? The term Alternative lifestyle covers a pretty diverse range of living, as Christian's we have been called to follow an alternative lifestyle, an alternative path, the narrow way.

    We continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples and this month we are focussing on being called into the family of God. Our focus for this evening is God’s Alternative Society. The question as always to begin is: Are you following an Alternative Lifestyle? The term Alternative lifestyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

    How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,526 views

    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Remover Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011
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     | 6,263 views

    Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the Sin Remover. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise! Is a lifetime long enough to praise Him? Is eternity long enough? It’s time to proclaim: “That’s MY King!”

    The Sin Remover Exodus 12:7-46, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second and final in the series That’s My King!) Show video: "That’s My King!" (S. M. Lockeridge) When we decide to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes the day we recognize Jesus as “The Sin Remover.” Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fragrance Of The Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,622 views

    Thoughts of Paul’s miraculous encounter with Titus will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the Christian ministry.

    2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-17 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE FRAGRANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Paul has been relating his personal situation and tying it to the situation in the Corinthian Church. These thoughts will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist