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    Alabaster Box Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,558 views

    This sermon explores the true meaning of worship through Mary's act of anointing Jesus, emphasizing selfless devotion and recognition of the divine over material concerns.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a privilege to gather here today, in this sanctuary of shared faith and fellowship, to delve into the profound mysteries and wonders of God's Word. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles ...read more

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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Word As Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,063 views

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More For Less

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
     | 4,100 views

    A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

    Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Covid Revival

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 5,562 views

    As horrible as this pandemic it, it may well be the eye salve to allow the Church to see the path back to its real mission.

    Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Lot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
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    Lot’s story is a warning about the dangers of compromise. Though he was a righteous man, his poor choices led to unnecessary suffering. His life shows us that while God is merciful, we must be careful not to align ourselves with ungodly influences.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LOT – NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM, ESCAPED SODOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 13:8-12 "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah... Then Lot chose him all the plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building For Eternity

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,876 views

    One day we will all find out that no matter how valuable the materials we use to build with, if the foundation is faulty all effort is in vain.

    BUILDING FOR ETERNITY Matt. 7:24-29 INTRO. This passage comes at the end of the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount in which he gives the beatitudes...shows the importance of his believers in the world (salt of the earth)...tells the Jews that he is the fulfillment of the Law of Moses...gives a new view ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Love Of Money Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,278 views

    Avoid the "love of money" by Putting all your Hope in God, Becoming Rich in Good Deeds, and Guarding your life against the downward pull of materialism.

    I Timothy #6 CHCC: May 20, 2007 For the Love of Money I Timothy 6 INTRODUCTION: This is our final sermon in the First Timothy series. I enjoyed studying this letter because it addresses very real problems any Church Congregation might have to deal with. In fact, of the 13 letters ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed In America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    Let’s think again about what we have by living in America. 1- Freedom in America 2- Materialism in America 3- Peace in America

    INTRO.- We are blessed in America. Where else but in America can you do these things or experience these things: - Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. - Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. - Only in America do people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Church Of The Potpourri

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

    The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Success

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 10,104 views

    Gives the characteristics of true success from Scripture: spiritual riches not material wealth; righteousness and humility not prominence or position; and spiritual insight not human wisdom or education.

    True Success When you look ahead to your future, if you’re normal, you want to have a successful future. In fact, the desire for success drives many of our most important decisions. Something that will make us successful, we do, and something that will make us unsuccessful, we try not to do. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Gifts Left Under The Christmas Tree"

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    We get so involved with material things that sometimes we forget about the most precious gifts. The ones that God left for us under the tree.

    "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,417 views

    In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus looks at materialism-particularly in regard to luxuries-from the three perspectives of 1) Treasure, 2) Vision, and 3) Master.

    There is a new problem reported this week that you may not be familiar with. In one situation, farmer Lawrence Penner. Mr. Penner ran short of storage space and loaded his canary seed, due to be delivered to a buyer the following week, into his truck ahead of time. He and his partners left it there ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Management Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    One of the transformations that takes place in the life of a Christian is our perspective on material possessions. The scripture teaches that things are gifts from God--to be managed and shared.

    Luke 16:1-13 “Management Training” INTRODUCTION Heroes and antiheroes are a part of life. Parents might encourage their children to be like Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Bill Gates, or Mother Teresa. At the same time, few parents would point to O.J. Simpson as a good role model, or Kenneth Ley ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Failure Is Not Final

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,811 views

    A sermon on Peter's denial of Christ and how he was restored (Much material taken from "One Month to Live" Day 8 by Kerry and Chris Shook)

    Sunday Evening 1/10/2010 Kick Start (Adapted from Day 8 of One Month to Live) Introduction: A. Do we ever feel powerless in life? B. Many people don’t change because they feel powerless to alter the circumstances in their lives. May have a habit that feels powerless to break. Maybe we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ