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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Got Milk?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

    "GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

    How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glorious Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011
     | 9,939 views

    1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

    Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,922 views

    There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

    External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,606 views

    Paul summarizes 1) His authority (his right to speak), 2) His message (the truths he speaks), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking).

    For some time know, the world has been in anticipation of the current Summer Olympic games in Beijing China. One central issue surrounding these games has been the issue of freedom and human rights violations in China. Chinese Communist leaders have been heavily criticized for their crackdown on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Humility: The Key To A Like-Minded Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,016 views

    I know God has great plans and great purpose for this church. It could be threatened by disharmony. From people not being likeminded. We need to pray and use these incentives to claim like-mindedness for the sake and cause of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction There was a young man who was a candidate for the ministry. He was about to preach his very first sermon. As he went up to preach he new he was well prepared and he had confidence in his abilities. Before he started to preach the veteran pastor who saw him approach the pulpit with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harvest Is Plentiful

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 24, 2024
     | 3,510 views

    Do we see people as God sees people?

    The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few Matthew 9:35-8 (introduction is from Roger Thomas sermoncentral.com) Take a look around right now? • What do you see? • We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. • But did you know that you can all see but not see all. We have each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So Great A Cloud

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,152 views

    Saints can be great people like Mother Teresa or Francis of Assisi … but saints can be ordinary people. People like you and me. People who have given their hearts to Jesus. People that the light of God … the light of the Holy Spirit … shines through.

    One day a man and his five-year-old son were walking through a beautiful church. The church was filled with bright light from its many colorful stained-glass windows. As the boy looked at the windows, he asked: “Who are all the people in the windows, Daddy?” “They are saints,” his father ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God's Way For The Woman - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 554 ratings
     | 159,750 views

    God uses many terms from cosmotology today in this passage--HER MANDATE, MOTIVE, MANNER OF LIFE, AND MESSAGE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    GOD’S WAY FOR THE WOMAN TITUS 2:1-5 ----- Formatted text and Powerpoint for this sermon are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWayForWoman.html ----- Powerpoint for hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- God’s Way for the Woman Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,368 views

    Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

    INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,748 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic