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  • James Jackson avatar

    Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022
     | 5,117 views

    Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

    Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,513 views

    Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

    SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Who? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,006 views

    How sad to live life without taking advantage of all the help and resources available to us. The Holy Spirit is given to us to be our helper. In this sermon, we begin to understand who the Spirit is and how He helps us.

    A. Welcome to Friends and Family Day! 1. We are excited to have special guests with us today and we hope you will be encouraged and inspired by this time of worship. 2. Today’s sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series that I am calling “The Holy Spirit, Our Helper.” 3. I decided to start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Admonitions For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024
     | 654 views

    Series from I Thessalonians 5

    Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Two Paths

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 13, 2024
     | 1,222 views

    Introduction to Psalms and a choice with two paths in life

    The Two Paths Psalm 1 Good morning. Most of us here this morning, have heard of the metaphor, a "Fork in the road". Of course, while driving there are actual forks in the road, where one road splits into two. The metaphor of a "Fork in the road" can refer to a time when someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Chains Of Debt

    Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,049 views

    What could the people of God do for the kingdom of God if we didn't have any payments?

    Sermon 2: Breaking the Chains of Debt Introduction: Consider the Source * If you tell a lie long enough and loud enough, it becomes "truth" Did you know that if you spread a myth loud enough, long enough and with enough repetition, eventually a bunch of people will think it's the truth? Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Between "The Rock" And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 12,750 views

    Life is slippery, stressful and full of obstacles, but Jesus is our Rock, our Fortress and our Deliverer.

    Between "The Rock" and a Hard Place 1. Has life ever dealt you a hard blow? Got any enemies? Limitations? (Don’t Go Anywhere!!!) 2. David had killed a lion, a bear and a giant as a young boy. (Invincibility of youth?) 3. David’s enemies had taught him his strengths, limitations and God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving These Bones!

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    This sermon is to allow people to take a look at their spirutal lives and see if they are giving God what he is so greatly deserving of.

    The church has become an unusal place, and is full of unusal bones. The church has become so lost until we have strange requirements for our pastors to reach for us to even consider them as our pastor. If you don’t believe me a take glimpse at our baptsit state paper. They often have churchs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,876 views

    Relfecting Christ to the world around us through living out our calling.

    EPIC-11/9/03-40 Days-Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Metaphor of the mirror-reflect X, His glory, character, attitude, nature. Purpose Clip-40 days Purpose that gives us hope Purpose that gives us passion Purpose that gives us reason to live Purpose that gives life meaning Must discover our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living In This World Ii Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    I. (vs. 5) Christ completed work A. Eternal Salvation 1. vs. 4 kindness and love of God appeared 2. initiating and fulfilling the act of salvation 3. totally of God’s action B. The result of God’s purpose in Christ 1. He saved us 2. not because of our deeds a. what we have done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing The Wanderer Home

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    To note our responsibility of entreating the erring.

    Bringing the Wanderer Home Text: James 5.19-20 Thesis: To note our responsibility of entreating the erring. Introduction: (1) The Bible teaches the possibility of apostasy (e.g., Gal. 5.4; 2 Pet. 2.20-22). (2) What is the church to do with those who have apostatized? Discussion: I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Eyes

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,775 views

    HOW GOD VIEWS LIFE AS COMPARED TO HOW WE VIEW IT.

    GOD’S EYES JAMES 4:14b INTRO: HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR LIFE? 1: YOUR EYES A) WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? B) WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? C) IS LIFE A PARTY, A RACE, A MARATHON, A BATTLE OR GAME? POINT: HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE OR HOW YOU DECSRIBE YOUR LIFE INFLUENCES YOUR LIFE MORE THAN YOU REALIZE. IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    To The Seven Churches Of Asia Minor

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Jesus is Lord, and He is coming...

    TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR. Revelation 1:4-8. GREETINGS Revelation 1:4. Here in a broad epistle from the Apostle John, “Grace and peace” combines a variation on the customary Greek “Greetings” with a condensed version of the traditional Jewish “Shalom.” The efficacy of the blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All The World Is A Stage

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,573 views

    The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

    ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE. Matthew 6:1-6; Matthew 6:16-21. “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare reminds us, “and all the men and women merely players.” “And one man,” continues the playwright, “in his time plays many parts…” Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,340 views

    Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

    INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist