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  • Steve Pilon avatar

    Grace And Works - The Real Story

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    Grace and works are both important if the Christian is to live a valuable life of service to the Lord.

    For the last several weeks we have been studying from the Book of 1st Peter. And for at least two of those weeks I have concentrated on and stressed the grace and mercy of God. Today, I would like to continue that theme and perhaps build upon the foundation already laid. But before I begin let’s go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Single's Mind: "God, Don't You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    Big Idea: All single Christians can have a great life now in Christ even when they haven’t find their mate yet. How? By realizing that most things we seek are temporal; and only by wholeheartedly seeking God foremost we would fulfill our eternal lives.

    Single’s Mind: "God, Don’t You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Text: 1Cor.7:25-35 vacMidway – Sun. Nov. 6, 2005 0. INTRODUCTION: (The pastor should be on the pulpit presiding over the offering before the sermon as usual. One of the ushers should dress like Jesus. The pastor should explain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Live In Frustration City

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    A look at how the Apostle Paul was able to cope with frustration, specifically as it related to his unjust imprisonment.

    How to Live In Frustration City Phil 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Worship Is A Verb Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,823 views

    God more concerned with how we worship outside the sanctuary than we are.

    Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 Rev. Brian Bill 9/9/07 www.pontiacbible.org There are a lot of hot topics to choose from today. Last week we focused on “Lessons from a Lockdown” as a result of what happened at PTHS and this week Dwight Township High School was evacuated because of a bomb scare. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make A Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2014
     | 6,131 views

    Paul wanted the Corinthian church to embrace who they were in Christ. We must make a choice and embrace our identity in Christ, and understand that we must express our faith because the message we have is of eternal importance!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Make a Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 [NLT] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Now Prophecies: Where Are We On God’s Timeline

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016
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    It’s important that we are all on the same calendar so our schedules, planning, agendas will match. If God has a calendar, and I think He does, where is present placement on God’s calendar of events.

    The NOW Prophecies: Where Are We On God’s Timeline (Inspired by Prophecy in The News article of the same title by Bill Salus) 1/6,10/16 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On December 28, 2015, my family & I met my dad & step-mother for our Christmas gathering. 1 Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Servant Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    We should follow the leaders God gives the church.

    FOLLOW THE SERVANT I Corinthians 4:1-13 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD FOLLOW THE LEADERS GOD GIVES THE CHURCH. ?: Why? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:1-13, two characteristics that demonstrate why we follow the leaders God gives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

    Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020
     | 2,984 views

    The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

    They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 14,586 views

    The faith-response to corrupt leadership

    “Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rick Lance avatar

    Be A Fourth Quarter Christian

    Contributed by Rick Lance on May 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,438 views

    The fourth quarter is the best quarter of life.

    SERVING THE LORD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF LIFE or BE A FOURTH QUARTER CHRISTIAN Psalm 90:12 Rick Lance (Executive Director, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention) If you are a fan of college football, you know that the game is divided between two halves – the first half and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection From The Dead.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for having Jesus raise from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

    Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

    Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran