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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reaching Forward

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2024
     | 1,473 views

    As we live with eternity in sight, we walk through the world as the Church of the Risen lord.

    September 8, 2024 Sermon Title: Reaching Forward Text: Philippians 3:7-14 It is great to be back in Palmyra this morning. Good to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices singing praises to the risen King. Can you believe that we have been retired for 6 years now. We haven’t retired from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Answering The Call (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    This sermon looks at the relationship between works and growing disciples. You can’t mature without serving and service requires a disciple.

    Answering The Call (Part I) The Open Door John 4: 35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Loss

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    The costs to those who walk away or never had a commitment to Jesus Christ

    The Cost of Loss What is the cost of walking away from God? Count the cost were are told of any endeavor we involve ourselves in. Tonight I want us to consider several costs to the person who does not know, or walks away from their commitment to Christ. These are not in any order, but all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Implications Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    the implications of following Jesus

    JOHN 13V1-17 THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE All sorts of things have implications for the way we live our lives today. If you are married there are implications – you no longer are self-centred, you no longer just think of yourself but think of two. If you are a parent – there are massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    They Lost Their First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 19,454 views

    This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    Jesus wanted mercy not sacrifice. He calls us, as he called Matthew to bring mercy into the world in which we live.

    3 Pentecost A Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Oh, the life of a Pharisee! They worked so hard to get it right with God, and seemed to get it all wrong. They had rules and regulations. They knew when to come to the temple, how to behave there. They knew how everyone else was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Disciplines For Godliness

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    Learn three disciplines for growing in godliness.

    By way of review, we talked last Sunday about how to regain hope in life. The three steps were, 1) accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, 2) build your hopes on your relationship with God and 3) commit to living out the power of God’s Word, the Bible. You can get the message on tape if ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,644 views

    Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

    Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

    GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Jesus Delivers His Church

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 28, 2021
     | 3,912 views

    In his church, the Lord Jesus is still doing the good work that He has begun, and He is doing it unstoppably.

    Beloved in Christ, I’d be worried if the church was a human effort. If it was up to us alone to defend the church, maintain her unity, or increase her numbers, we’d have reason to be concerned. For the church would certainly follow the path of so many man-made clubs and societies—for a while strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Treasures And Hearts

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    What is the treasure of your heart? What is the object of your affection? You say it is Jesus? Is it reallY?

    Treasures and Hearts Sermon 1. What would you do for ten million dollars? I’m not giving it out, you understand, but there was a recent poll of Americans that asked them that question. I won’t share all the results with you, but some of them are interesting. a. Twenty-five percent of us say we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

    PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist