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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,543 views

    Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

    H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Counts In My Life?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,242 views

    What gives me self worth? i) Are you important because of the accident of your birth? ii) Are you important because of what you have achieved? iii) Or are you who you are because you know Christ?

    SERMON Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . No sooner had he arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I just saw your sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    This One Rule Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 95 ratings
     | 23,080 views

    This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023
     | 933 views

    Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Better Is One Day In Your Courts

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023
     | 3,887 views

    One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

    BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The God Of The Box - "More Than Enough” God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,689 views

    Pagans doubt God because they try to put Him in a box. But Christians sometimes doubt because they forget that He was in the box to begin with.

    OPEN: (I had brought a large cardboard box on stage that my children had turned into a house) I suppose some of you have wondered what this is. Does anybody know what I have on stage with me? That’s right - it’s a box. But, it’s not just any box. This is a marvelous box. This is the creation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devour God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,400 views

    PENTECOST 15 (A) - Believers will want to devour God's Word because it is our joy and delight and because we bear the Lord's name.

    DEVOUR GOD’S WORD (Outline) September 5, 2010 - Pentecost 15 - JEREMIAH 15:15-21 INTRO: God’s living and active word is the only thing that satisfies the deepest need of every soul. Our world offers to satisfy every earthly sense with pleasure. These pleasures do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord Is Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

    THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beloved Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,874 views

    Many of us are special objects of God’s love -- not because we are special, but because He made us special in His eyes.

    Beloved of God (I Thessalonians 1:4-6) Intro (acknowledging Father’s Day) 1. A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. "You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints Submit To Authority" Romans Pt 19 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge.

    "Saints submit to authority" Romans pt 19 Thesis: A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge. Scripture Text: Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

    The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The True Light

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Expect Persecution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 5,182 views

    We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

    Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    My Enemies Doesn't Change Their Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? of course, even the LORD JESUS has enemies. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies. IV. TEXT: Psalms 55:19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    Why Do We Worship?

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 15, 2024
     | 779 views

    We worship God because (1) He Commands it, (2) He is worthy of it, and (3) because it is for our own Good.

    Why do we worship God? (Topical) 1. God wants us to worship him! Ex. 23:25-26 A. God wants us to worship him because He is worthy (Rev. 4:11). It is just, right, and good that God be worshiped. Reality itself dictates, demands, and expects it; creation worships God apart from humankind (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church