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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of our vows that we make in marriage.

    Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow GNLCC 6/30/2003 Proverbs 5:15-19 Ephesians 5:21-33 One day two little kids were playing outside with sticks. They pretended they were great pirates with long pointed swords. All was going well until Billy got a little too close and accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,913 views

    This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.

    JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Reality Of Eternity

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,488 views

    A lesson designed to encourage the decision making process as it relates to eternity.

    THE REALITY OF ETERNITY Matthew 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a preacher noticed a little girl standing outside her Sunday School classroom holding a book in her hands. He asked her what she was doing and she replied, "I am waiting for my parents so we can go to big church." "Oh, okay," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rubbish

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

    Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Artificial Or Real Christian?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 24, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    It expalains what makes on real Christian as opposed to artificial Christian.

    Artificial Christian 1 Peter 1:18-25 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20He was chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like A Mom Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

    Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Sure About That?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    Make 3 decisions for the rich, full life Christ offers.

    Matthew 5:2-12 Are You Sure About That? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 8, 2004 Introduction This morning I have a fun exercise that I want you to help me with before we get started with the message. I know that some of you will feel kind of silly doing it, but try it anyway. I want us all to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    This sermon discusses the the need for Christians to make integrity the foundation of their lives.

    The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:11-14, Rom 16:20, John 3:21 March 5, 2004 I. There is one thing that I believe all Christians want, we all wish we could be all that God wants us to be. A. At the very least I believe that people want to have peace with themselves, and whether we realize it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    The choices that you make in this life will affect the destination of the next one.

    Choices. In our life time we make many choices. We choose, who we marry, what school to go to, how many children to have, what we eat, the clothes we wear. But how many have ever thought that they’ve made the wrong choices in life? Most of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cultivating Holiness: Cleaning Out The Weeds

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,213 views

    Holiness involves making God’s priorities your priorities.

    Cultivating Holiness (Removing Weeds from our Spiritual Lives) Leviticus 11:44a Introduction: As some of you know, I used to work for a lawn-care company here in town. Our company was pretty well respected and we had a contract with Phillips Petroleum Company to take care of the lawns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Humility

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Keepers Of The Cellar

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 35,706 views

    The undetected and unknown servants of the King often make the greatest impact.

    The Keepers of the Cellar 1 Chronicles 27:28 KJV And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: New King James Version -- Joash was over the store of oil New Living Translation -- Joash was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Dare To Be A Daniel"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,472 views

    "If you are not willing to be different, you will never make a difference!"

    Key Verse: Daniel Chapter 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Title: “Dare to be a Daniel” Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Napier avatar

    What Think Ye Of Christ

    Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    SERMON THAT MAKE YOU THINK, WHO IS FIRST IN YOUR LIFE?

    WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST MATT. 22:41-46 THERE ARE MANY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS CONFRONTING THE MAN OF TODAY. LET’S THINK OF SOME OF THEM. [1] WHERE SHALL I LIVE? [2] IN WHAT CITY OR COUNTRY? [3] IN THE NORTH ,SOUTH, EAST, OR WEST? [4]WHAT CAREER SHALL I SELECT, WHAT PROFESSION MUST BE MINE? [5] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Whatever Happened In Jerusalem?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    How on earth did Christianity ever make it to the world stage

    Greshams 17-01-04 Introduction Have you ever stopped to wonder why we have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? For many people today the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican