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  • David Elvery avatar

    Total Surrender & Total Commitment

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,668 views

    Considering what kind of dedication a Christian is to have for Jesus Christ

    This morning we’ve witnessed the dedication of Anslie. Brent and Natalie brought Anslie and presented her to the Lord dedicating her to His care. I want us to this morning consider what dedication is all about. What is it that you think of first when I mention the word dedication. You may think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Closer Look At Giving Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    There are many misconceptions about a Christian’s responsiblity to give to the Lord. In this message we will examine what the Bible says regarding giving to the Lord.

    A Closer Look at: Giving Introduction: I like the old story about the guy who came to church with his family. As they were driving home afterwards he was complaining about everything. He said, “The music was too loud. The sermon was too long. The announcements were unclear. The building was hot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 287 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

    INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Corinthians 13 Part 4: Love Is Not Unjust But Rejoices When Truth Wins Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    A look at love and justice and seeing how they are not opposed but work together, what this means for God and us.

    Introduction Love, it is the key principal in a Christian’s life. God is love and we should respond in love. Jesus said that by our love would people know that we are his disciples. And here in 1 Corinthians 13 Paul shows that everything of value has to be done in love and motivated by love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Absolute Zero Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 16,952 views

    This is the first in a series on I Corinthians 13.

    “Absolute Zero” I Corinthians 13:1-3; 13 November 17, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Priority One for the believer is given by Jesus in what we call “The Great Commandment”; He tells us that the most important thing we can do is to love God with all of our heart, our soul, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God, Money And Me

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    A Biblical blue-print for financial management.

    INTRODUCTION At the Rainbow Bird Park in Kalbarri Western Australia there are two exotic birds valued at $8000 each. They were purchased in order to commence a breeding program - only they won’t breed! That’s what I call a high risk investment. Wealth and money holds various levels of importance ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Characters Will Be Disclosed, And Justice Awarded. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,731 views

    This Sermon is #16 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVI. Characters will be disclosed, and Justice awarded. 1 Corinthians iv.5 "--Judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both wilt bring to light the hidden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful In Parenting Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Old Commandment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Being a real deal Christian means loving others.

    The New Old Commandment 1 John 2:7-11 http://www.unionchurch.com Copyright November 12, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Perhaps you have heard the saying, “love makes the world go around.” It’s a nice thought but you have to admit we have reason to question whether it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples With Discipline Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    Self-denial and spiritual discipline are not popular topics in today’s culture. But a Christianity without a cross is not Christianity at all. This sermon launches a fifty day focus on spiritual disciplines.

    Disciples with Discipline (Fifty Days of Consecration #1) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27[1] 3-20-05 Introduction This morning we want to prepare for the Fifty Days of Consecration that begins next Sunday. The fifty days begins on Easter (March 27th) and will conclude on the Day of Pentecost (May 15th). ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How "Self" Conscious Are You?

    Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,114 views

    Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

    How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Conform Or Transform?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,585 views

    Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!

    Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Back - Philemon Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,235 views

    A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

    Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we are now children of God.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Admonish One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    There is a need for us to learn to offer admonition and for us to learn to receive it. This sermon attempts to teach us how to do both.

    Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table of an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to tie a napkin around his neck like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his napkin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ