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  • Steve Greene avatar

    Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,698 views

    This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

    Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Faithful, Imperfect People

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,182 views

    This sermon is based on the book Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. It is an encouragement to keep serving in spite of our imperfections.

    A. There’s a story told of a preacher who was preaching a message about the fact that no one is perfect. 1. To prove his point he asked for anyone who was perfect to stand up. 2. One man stood up in the middle of the congregation. 3. The preacher asked him, “Do you really think you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reality Of Our Unrighteousness Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,013 views

    Series in Romans

    Text- Romans 3:9-20 Title- The Reality of Our Unrighteousness Romans 3:9-20 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; 11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage, What It Is And What It Ain't Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    A look at what defines what marriage is

    Last week we began our Growing Great Families with the message “Sex, God’s Wedding gift” and I talked about how in God’s perfect plan sex was reserved for within marriage. Now most people know what sex is, perhaps with the exception of Bill Clinton. With that in mind it would only be fair to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He's My King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    The Whole world can reject Him and Jesus is still the King! Men today can do as they please and Jesus is still King! Folks can live as they please and Jesus is still King and He will still have the last word! The only question that remains

    “He’s My King” John 12:12-19 It is now late March, and the Feast of the Passover is near. We are now in the last week of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,126 views

    In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

    Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Your Commitments?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    A look at the extreme commitment of Ruth, and how we should do likewise.

    I have had the privilege of officiated two weddings this summer. Since being ordained last May, I have officiated a total of four weddings, and two of the four have been relatives of my wife. Jen has a big family, and by family I am not referring to brothers and sisters. She only has one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,182 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion For Your Name

    Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,217 views

    It really is a mystery. How could such a gifted and trusted being as Lucifer (whose very name means ‘light bearer’ or ‘son of the morning’) cause the first church split and take a third of the congregation with him?

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,638 views

    The motivation for giving is love.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romance Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    Building better relationships with your spouse

    Ruth 2 - Romance The great German poet Goethe said of this book, "we have nothing so lovely in the whole range of epic and idyllic poetry." Goethe thought Ruth was a romantic story. Many other people have commented on the beauty of the book of Ruth because it is a romantic story. Today we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,720 views

    In today’s lesson we shall learn that there is only one way of salvation for all people.

    Scripture During an exclusive golf outing for top business and entertainment executives on October 9, 2006 Tiger Woods was put on the spot by an evangelical guest of Nike. That day, 30 people gathered at the Trump golf course in Los Angeles for the 2006 “Tee It Up with Tiger Woods” event, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Angels We Have Heard

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
     | 3,849 views

    A narration of the work of angels in Scripture, entertainment media, and popular belief.

    ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD NEARBY LUKE 1__26—38 Allan Gurganus told the story of an old woman, a widow whose sons now live far away She was standing at the sink early one morning dressed in a tatty robe, doing the dishes and gazinig out the window looking everywhere and nowhere. Out of the corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Father Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,389 views

    Abraham, Pt. 8

    THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come And See Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    Apostles, Pt. 2

    COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible