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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Weaker Vessel

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 845 views

    When we find ourselves in a position where we disagree with other Christians, it’s good to remember that God has given us room to disagree but not condemn and help for how to handle our differing opinions.

    Opening illustration: When students from Southeast Asia met a teacher from North America, the visiting instructor learned a lesson. After giving his class their first multiple-choice test, he was surprised to find many questions left unanswered. While handing back the corrected papers, he suggested ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Minimalism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

    Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Part 2 - Unity Without Group Think Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    Part 2 of this message looks at the difference between Unity and Groupthink. Unity is based on faith and the knowledge of Christ while group think is based on persuasion and group pressure.

    Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 2) Unity Vs. Group Think One of the most powerful tools in the enemy’s arsenal is Group Think. There is a big difference between Group Think and Unity and it is just as much the Christian’s responsibility to avoid Group Think as it is to be unified. The Bible does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

    JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Citizen Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    What is our obligation to the world as alien residents?

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #2 „X Aliens in a strange land, strangers, citizens of heaven, children of God, saints, chosen ones, holy ones, beloved of God. „X These are but a few words the bible uses to describe the Christian. „X Many of these words paint what seems to be an impossible standard for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    How To Stand Out Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    As salt of the earth and light of the world, we are called to influence people from evil and illuminate them for good.

    One of the movies I would like you to watch is Evan Almighty. In the movie news anchor Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell, ran for Congress with the campaign slogan, “Change the world.” He won. But the way he fulfilled his campaign promise is not the way he imagined it would be. But God, played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 1, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,436 views

    Jesus doesn't say that the poor widow gave more than anyone else. Rather, he says that she gave “more than all.” But why did Jesus say that she gave more than all? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {There is an old story about a king that was coming to visit a certain land. The people in the land were so excited that a king would grace their little village with his presence. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Help I Need My Attorney

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    This sermon deals with a look at the heart of david and see a neeed for a Attorney. and what we can learn from it.

    Help! I Need An Attorney Ps. 119:153-160 Four things about the Psalmist: 1. His Affliction (v. 153). He prays for God to consider his problem 2. His Advocate (v. 154). He wants God to be his Attorney. 3. His Assailants (vs. 157-158). He has many enemies. 4. His Affirmation (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Lot: From Sodom To Salt Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    The story of Lot is arresting. When his name is mentioned, we immediately think of his wife – the pillar of salt. This story could have been quite different. The writer of the epistle of Peter designates Lot as a righteous man. No Old Testament chara

    Lot: From Sodom to Salt Sermon Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 13:12 2 Peter 2:4-10 Intro The story of Lot is arresting. When his name is mentioned, we immediately think of his wife – the pillar of salt. This story could have been quite different. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Prostitute

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016
     | 3,559 views

    To show that JESUS protects us from temptations and also from people with sly of heart.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we protected from prostitutes? Yes. If we rely on the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS protects us from temptations and also from people with sly of heart. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 7:10 (Amplified Bible) And behold, there met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Consecrate Yourselves For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 560 views

    God is ready to do wonders, but He won’t do it through vessels that are polluted or distracted. Joshua’s call to Israel is the same call to us today: consecrate yourselves.

    CONSECRATE YOURSELVES FOR TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:5 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:15-16 INTRODUCTION: God is always ready to move, but He looks for people who are spiritually prepared. In Joshua 3:5, just before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Handle A Scandal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008
     | 5,427 views

    In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

    Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Just Do It! Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    The most common thing associated with the Christian life is to take God’s word and go through the process of internalizing it. When you first become a Christian you hardly know where to begin. I read through the Bible every year. It’s a big task to tak

    FAITH THAT WORKS JUST DO IT! James 1:19-27 Last Sunday was the Super Bowl. A couple of years ago I read a story in the sports section of the newspaper about the two teams that were playing. What made that story interesting to me was that it was a story on the spiritual life of several of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    What A Difference One Little Baby Has Made

    Contributed by James May on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    The coming of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem didn't just bring peace and joy for those who would follow him. He brought a great sword, a dividing factor that sitll manifests its presence in our world every single day.

    What a Difference One Little Baby Has Made Christmas Message – 2014 By Rev. James May Let us begin this morning by reading just three verses in the Gospel of Matthew. In these verses we are given the first glimpse of what kind of difference the birth of a baby boy, in a manger in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Establishing A Covenant Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,808 views

    When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

    If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist