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  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,734 views

    Getting our relationship with God right will mean the rest of our life becomes right

    This whole passage is an exhortation - an encouragement that builds to the following verse in Philippians 4:1: "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved." Today I want to also encourage us - yes, to produce an emotional effect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

    A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    " I Never Knew You.."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 55,887 views

    This sermon seeks to help us understand the danger of taking our relationship with the Lord for granted..

    “I Never Knew You..” Of all the scripture that comes to mind, perhaps the saddest one of all is found in Matthew 7 and verse 23. Here, Jesus tells us that at the second coming, there will be some people who will fully expect to ascend to heaven with Him in the clouds of glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,345 views

    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 290 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

    GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imitators

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,849 views

    We need relationships that mentor us into Christlikeness, but we also need to be a mentor for others.

    Imitators (1 Cor 4:16 NASB) I exhort you therefore, be imitators of me. (1 Cor 11:1 NASB) Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (Eph 5:1 NASB) Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; (1 Th 1:6 NASB) You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,631 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Brooks avatar

    "Your Life As A Light"

    Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

    “Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Tasting Of The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,204 views

    When we have a right relationship with Jesus Christ, everything about life will be sweeter.

    Tasting of the Goodness of God by Pastor Jim May Has anyone here ever tasted Castor Oil? Good “stuff”, isn’t it? Well, it was good for what ailed you anyway! No one takes this wonderful medicine anymore because through the miracles of modern science we have discovered far more effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Miles, Sr. avatar

    True Commitment

    Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    True commitment involves having an authentic relationship with the Lord through daily living and prayer.

    True Commitment John 13:36-38 Peter was always at the forefront of the life of Jesus. He is often the most preached about maybe because of his failings. He’s easy for us to relate to. Peter is the one who said – Thou art the Christ. The literal interpretation is – You are the Messiah, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Landsberg avatar

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
     | 4,087 views

    It is the wisest of Mankind that seek the Christ Child, in order to have a relationship with Him for all Eternity.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM TEXT: Matt 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved of Jesus Christ, we are gathered here today to worship the King of Kings, that Babe that was laid in a manger. That Babe that was born into hardship and grew up in difficult times. That Babe that would one day stretch out His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prepare To Take Some Ground Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    The Gospel of Christ will prepare and enable us to take spiritual ground and build healthier relationships.

    Actively Prepare (Getting Ready to Take Some Ground) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week four in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’ve seen our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His strength, we can’t even complete the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Moths And Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,506 views

    What we treasure on earth will ultimately waste away, our relationship with Christ will not.

    Moths and Money November 18, 2007 Matthew 6:19-34 A few years ago, there was a really popular evening game show. It was on television every night. It’s not as popular, but still on television. The host was Regis Philbin and it’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Every night we would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    How To Deal With Conviction Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

    How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Return To Bondage Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    The key to keep from returning to our old ways is growing in our relationship with Christ.

    Galatians 4:8-11 “A Return To Bondage” I. Their Former Life (8) • Paul wants them to remember the time before they knew God that is before they came to have an intimate relationship with Him. • “When ye knew not God.” o Know – is a word that means to know intimately or have personal knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist