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  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015
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    This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

    DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 6 - Defining Joy

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005
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    This was a message in a series on "joy in the Christian life" from Nehemiah & Philippians

    Some might think it a bit strange that I’ve called this Sunday morning series - "Joy in the Christian Life" = Because this is the 6th message in the series - And this will be the first week that I’m really dealing with the idea of joy - But the only joy available in the Christian life is Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Names Don’t Define You!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 28, 2013
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    Can you imagine what it must have felt like to know your name meant…Sorrow or Pain? The one who is suppose to be your biggest fan, biggest supporter, the one who is suppose to take up for you, is in fact putting you down!!

    1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross (Not The Couch) Defines The Divine Mission

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2011
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    The Cross (not the Couch) Defines the Divine Mission 1) For Christ; 2) For Christians

    You’ve heard of Operation Desert Storm, the code name for the U.S. invasion of Iraq back in 1991but do you know anything about Operation Moolah? It was a genuine military operation in the early ‘50’s aimed at enticing North Korean pilots to defect during the Korean War. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #4 Darkness Can Have A Defining Moment!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
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    This time of year darkness tries to smother the LIGHT! We must not lose the Creator in the busyness of the creation. Shine the light into the dark night.

    #4 DARKNESS CAN HAVE A DEFINING MOMENT! THE LIGHT CAN PUSH AWAY THE DARKNESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #4 of darkness with part 5 on the light to follow. FRIDAY IS HERE, BUT SUNDAY IS COMING... I. DARKNESS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE LAMP --- YOU CAN HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation: Your Life Mission Defined

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    What is given to us, as regenerate believers is what the word of God calls "the ministry of reconciliation." This is a mission set to consume our lives. We must do it, because the word of God says "It's as if God were making his appeal through us."

    The word of God says, 2nd Corinthians 5:11-21 (NIV) "Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014
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    A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

    "Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 Defining Moments - Begin Again With Grace

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 15, 2005
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    Understanig Grace in a world that does not know how

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request #4 Defining Moments Begin Again With Grace America’s relationship with God. 85% considered themselves to be Christians 77% believe there is a heaven 76% say their chances of going are good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon - How To Define Revival And Be Revived Personally Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
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    You can connect to God’s reviving Spirit wherever you are, but we need to be stirred to pray once more for God to revive his Church.

    This past Sunday I preached on revival. You can download the audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/11/sermon-knowing-god-philippians-3.htm I have shared my notes almost exactly as I preached from them. They might not make a great deal of sense to someone else, for which I apologise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016
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    All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

    Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    True Love, No Really, True Love

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003
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    DT: Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “True Love, No Really, True Love” 02.09.03 Sunday Morning Sermon “Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the church body.” Intro: Whoever loves much, does much. Thomas a’ Kempis. On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Truth In Love

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013
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    All who claim loyalty to Jesus must be committed to truth & love. We are to follow the truth and act with love toward one another. Love though is not to overshadow or overcome truth.

    2 JOHN TRUTH IN LOVE [Matthew 7:21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:1-4] Second John is a brief epistle which could have been written on a single sheet of papyrus of standard size [5x9]. The preservation of this brief letter is no doubt a tribute to its spirituality and inspiration. In this short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rediscover Love Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020
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    Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

    Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Conrad avatar

    What Is Love

    Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008
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    Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

    The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2011
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    The greatest of these is defined and explained in this text. 1- The superiority of love 2- The service of love 3- The steadfastness of love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. "I thought I was in love three times," one friend says. "How so?" his friend asks. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me." "Was that not love?" his friend asks. "No," he replies. "That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ