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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Being Better Than Looking Good Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

    Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs, Signs Always Looking For A Sign Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 6,559 views

    People respond in different ways to God's revelation. Failure to believe God’s word and to take it seriously results in a deep spiritual blindness.

    Signs, Signs Always looking for a Sign The Book of Mark Mark 8:11-21 I. Introduction: A. Besides being the name of one of the books of the bible revelation is how God makes Himself known to us. 1. Revelation means the disclosure of something unknown or hidden. 2. The Holman Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    Jesus meets a women at the well and changes not only her love pattern but her way of life

    Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places John 4:1-30 Introduction: This passage has been studied so thoroughly that we all know, or think we know, how women in the middle east always went for their water early in the day, together, in a community time of fellowship. While the little children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What An Authentic Conversion Looks Like

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    The story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of an authentic conversion.

    WHAT AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSION LOOKS LIKE Text: Luke 19:1 – 10 Introduction: · Story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of authentic conversion Body: A. You must successfully overcome the barriers keeping you from Christ 1. Means of wealth (v. 2) · Discuss Zacchaeus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Noel avatar

    What The Love Of God Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,813 views

    There is a distinct difference between the way God loves and the way we love, His love is unconditional and full of grace and forgiveness.

    We have over the last 5-6 weeks tried to illustrate what love is, and our need to display it through our daily living I have attempted to challenge us to love as God has prescribed Created to love. What love does. Loves evidence. What love looks like. I believe sincerely that we choose whether or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Don Jones avatar

    What Does A Leader Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

    What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Through The Looking Glass To Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    #6 in the Book of James Series concerning the fact that we must do more than just look into the mirror of God’s Word, but we must be willing to accept what we see and make changes accordingly.

    Through the Looking Glass to Pure Religion #6 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 1:23-25, "For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Look Who Finally Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,659 views

    Ezra had confidence in God’s providence. When you see God’s providential hand of control it takes away your worries and fears and it gives you joy and peace and assurance. When you see God in control it gives you boldness and confidence to do the things H

    1. Our history has been providentially guided by God 2. Our life’s journey is providentially guarded by God 3. Our mission is providentially given by God Sam was a very dedicated pastor. But, like many who follow God’s call into the ministry, there were people who didn’t like Pastor Sam. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward Without Looking Back

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,247 views

    A Sermon For A "New Move" Of God

    Isaiah Chapter 43 talks about Israel, God’s Chosen People, being created, then formed and then, "redeemed". God is telling the Israelites, "I have redeemed you." To be redeemed means to be "bought with a price, or to be bought back". God is telling Israel that He has paid for their sins. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,999 views

    This is the last in a series of Isaiah sermons in Advent all starting with the same question - "What are you looking for?" In this one, we consider the background story of the familiar passage found in Isaiah 7 and the sin of overwhelming "modesty" in bel

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is Emmanuel. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Lord spoke to Ahaz – “Ask a sign of the Lord your God, let it be as deep as Sheol or as high as the heavens.” It sounds like something that we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Looking For Love In All The Right Places

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Sometimes we expect the wrong things from God. We want health and wealth. He gives us His love. Which is better? The gift He gives. If we would only take what He gives.

    Hate talking about busyness and misplaced priorities – but it is a real problem We don’t have that problem though – here we are in church on a Wednesday night Or do we? Are we guilty of the same misplaced priorities and looking in the wrong places for the answers to life’s questions? Shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    An examination of why it is important that we make godly choices, even if no one knows we are doing so.

    Title: Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 2) Text: 1 Tim 4:7-8 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Several years ago I heard what is likely nothing more than an “Urban Legend,” one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

    Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,046 views

    This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

    Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ