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  • Clifton Hartley avatar

    Holy Hands/Holy Living

    Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007
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     | 5,354 views

    This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

    God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Farm, An Ox, And A Hen-Pecked Husband

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 3,590 views

    Whenever people are confronted with Christ for salvation, they all make excuses.

    LUKE 14:18 “A FARM, AN OX, AND A HENPECKED HUSBAND” A) Wherever the Gospel is preached … Wherever men are confronted with Christ ....... * Wherever the invitation to salvation is extended, there is one common response ....... * THEY ALL MAKE EXCUSES. B) This is as old as the human race ... It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,306 views

    How has Christ changed who you are? Has there been an extreme makeover, let alone a makeover, making you into a new creation.

    Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17 January 27, 2013 Quite awhile ago I talked about the program Extreme Home Makeover. It’s so cool to see how a home is torn down and Ty Pennington and his crew take over and create something that wows everyone. Those are obviously extreme situations. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

    How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (12 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 2,034 views

    We see many differences in God’s church today when we compare it to the New Testament church.

    For example, I am sure that if the apostle Paul could come back today and see the excellent buildings we worship in, he would marvel over them and see them as a big improvement compared to what they had worshipped in. But, as big a contrast as that might be, there is a greater difference he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    HOW DO WE LIVE OUR LIVES? LIVING IN JESUS IS DIFFERENT THAN LIVING ANY OTHER WAY!!!!!!

    LIVING IN JESUS INTRO: WHERE DO WE LIVE? 1: DO WE THINK OF A PHYSICAL ADDRESS? A) 1234 SYCAMORE DR. B) OR DO WE THINK OF WHERE DO WE LIVE SPIRITUALLY C) WHERE IS MY LIFE RIGHT NOW D) HOW DOES THE LIFESTYLE I’M LEADING LINE UP WITH WHAT GOD WANTS FOR ME POINT: JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES TO ABIDE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responses To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 2,740 views

    The resurrection was a powerful, indisputable event. And yet still there were differing responses to it. It matters how you respond.

    Passage: Matthew 28:1-15 Intro: Here we are, almost at the end of Matthew. 1. end next week, preaching thru it since November 25, 2008 2. as far as I know, 91 sermons! 3. what we have seen is the intensifying revelation of God, and the intensifying resistance of some to that gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    David Establishes Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,525 views

    God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

    Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership Part 10 - Community Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011
     | 5,616 views

    Servant Leaders build communities which are different from Institutions. They are able to provide the feeling of community living for the people.

    Servant Leadership-Part 10 Community My topic for the past many sermons has been that of Servant Leadership. Yes, the leadership style that was advised by Jesus Christ when he said to his disciples “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,258 views

    The gospel that saves is different from the other gospels that we are warned not to believe in. They still offer a popular message.

    1stBBC The gospel of your salvation Eph 1:13 in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,-- in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, How important is this word of truth in ensuring a gospel leading to salvation?! Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Journeys - One Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 10, 2023
     | 1,839 views

    What is the difference between heaven and hell? This message was used as part of a commissioning service for a short-term missions team.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction We are coming into one of the teachings of Jesus that today’s pastors and churches widely ignore, but one that every person should read and study until they understand everything Jesus is conveying ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Lent 3, Year C: God's Not Mad Atcha!

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
     | 6,689 views

    Rian Adams: Parable of the landowner and the fig tree. Different intrepretation​ that places us at the cent​e​r of the parable.

    God Ain’t Mad ‘Atcha The Rev. Rian Adams Luke 13:1-9 There’s a question that troubles so many people. It’s a question that churchgoers and nonchurchgoers, struggle with; “Am I good enough for God?” I can’t speak for you but at certain times in my life I’ve felt like my decisions, and my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Four Simple Steps To Serving God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,078 views

    This sermon simplifies the process of serving God into four easy steps: 1. Cultivating a mindset of service. 2. Being determined to serve. 3. Making a commitment to follow God. 4. Serving in your current circumstances.

    If I were to ask you, "What is the simplest definition of a Christian?" what would you say? The answer is being a follower of Christ. In the book of Matthew, Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, and this call extends to all believers. To be a successful follower of Christ means becoming a ...read more

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    Spirit Of Lying Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,898 views

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

    Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist