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  • Richard White avatar

    By Law Or By Grace

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    Do we have a form of religion or a real relationship.

    By Law or By Grace Romans 2:17-29 The Jews were very strict in keeping their rituals and ceremonies. They had a form of religiosity, but lacked faith in God. They were faithful to their teachings but not forgiven of their sins, they were religious but lost. We know many like that today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evolution Of Man

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    This sermon is about improving our personal relationships with Christ.

    “The Evolution of Man” by Rev. A.LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church, John 15:1-17, Psalm 23, and John 10:11 In the mid-19th century Charles Robert Darwin rocked the world with his controversial theories regarding the evolution of humanity. Darwin questioned the current ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Guy Caley avatar

    I Can Relate Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

    I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Newton avatar

    Opium Or Blessing

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    Religion without relationship with Christ can be a destructive influence.

    Introduction 1. Quote from Karl Marx - “Religion is the opium of the working class.” I agree, but not necessarily the working class. Religion is a drug that works as a sedative for the spiritually dead, so as to keep them from ever questioning their own deadness. Illus...Growing up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The Love Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    Final Sermon in the series "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships"

    An old man was lying on his deathbed. He only had a few hours to live when suddenly he smelled chocolate chip cookies. He loved chocolate chip cookies more than anything else in the world. With his last bit of energy he pulled himself out of bed, struggled across the floor to the stairs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guideline #4: Do Everything With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 26,316 views

    Excellence honors God and is a reflection of our relationship with Him.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Idea and some material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: MALACHI 1:6-14 (announce but don’t read) TITLE: Guideline #4: “DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE” INTRODUCTION: A. On October 13, 1962, a little boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Evangelism That Works.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    Evangelism that works is one in which building relationships is key.

    Text: John 1:35-51 Title: Evangelism that works. Introduction I’ve titled this message “evangelism that works” because in the few minutes it took to read our scripture text five people, (The two disciples of John the Baptist, Peter, Philip and Nathanael) find Jesus. Whenever you find five people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Form-Able Habits Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    This sermon encourages Chrisitians to grow and mature in their relationship with God

    Form-able Habits Eph 4:15, Heb 6:1, 1 Pet 2:2, Rom 12:12, James 1:25, 1 Cor 16:2, Deu 14:23, Heb 10:25, I. Today’s sermon is nothing fancy, and it is all about some things that you have heard me say before. A. But, it is something that I can’t say too many times. The question that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,925 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 32,711 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

    WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Frank Martin avatar

    God's Direction

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

    God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Cull avatar

    Who Am I In God

    Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Understanding the value that we have in our relationship with God

    Who am I in God? Ephesians 1:1-14 Too often we get our self-esteem and self value from other people. We get the picture of "who we are supposed to be" from society and from the media. Then we compare ourselves with others to see if we’ve "made it". We’re told that if we don’t do this, wear that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    My Condition

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

    “My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Smee avatar

    The Sunflower Challenge

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,093 views

    Do we follow God as a religion or are we in relationship?

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Pierce avatar

    Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

    Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God