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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Fellowship Is More Than Food 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,333 views

    Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding Christian fellowship in the body, 1 of 2

    Text: Romans 12:9-21, Title: Fellowship is More Than Food, Date/Place: 1/28/07, NRBC, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about our family vacation to CA to see the country when I was about sixteen, talk about the Redwoods that crowd those coastal valleys vs. the Sequoias inland, and the network of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved By A Faith That Works

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007
     | 3,307 views

    About your faith showing itself through your works.

    Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

    Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Independence Day

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,939 views

    On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

    Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    A Great Church

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

    A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    The type of lives we live dictate the impact we have on the unchurched.

    FOCAL POINT: A VIBRANT CHURCH ME: So, I am really not a fan of bland food. When I eat food, I want it to taste good. I want it to wake up my senses, I want to be like, yeah this is awesome. And there are just some foods that need to be seasoned so that they wake up your senses. You know, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living Above The Lies

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    Religious lies keep us spiritually defeated; God's truth sets us free.

    Introduction: A. Diane was an average Christian who grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every time the doors opened and was taught all the do’s and don’ts of the Christian faith. 1. As she got older, church became less exciting and sometimes she even wondered if she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Resurrected Life

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    What does it mean to live after the resurrection of Jesus? As Christians we must Open our Heart, Use our head, and Lend a hand

    Sources for the Sermon Include sermoncentral, Broadman Bible Commentary, and Paul's Letters from Prison by Houlden Includes outline for congregation at the end LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Jay Robison COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 Last week I read a list of things a pastor should not say at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Character Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011
     | 14,324 views

    Being a Christian, living a Christian life is not something which occurs spontaneously or automatically. It doesn’t just happen. We don’t just sit back and do nothing about it.

    The book of Colossians, or the letter to the churches in Colosse and the surrounding areas, was written by Paul about 30 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Paul’s words were written while he was in prison in Rome, awaiting trial. Tradition tells us that Paul would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Practical Real Help For Families Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,921 views

    How anger hurts families.

    matt 6:33 seek ye 1st the kingdom of god and his righteousness Add spiritual weight to the relationship by prayer and living out godly principals. when our relationship is going through tough times, we shouldn't strive to be right we should strive to Godly. when pride dictates our actions we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    El Shaddai "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,441 views

    What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You may want God to restore a broken relationship. You may have a physical weakness or disease that you would like to see God cure.

    Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Living A Merciful Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 29, 2010
     | 4,751 views

    Believers have the wonderful privilege of showing God's mercy to others-and the responsibility.

    Living A Merciful Life Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION Landing on the bleak Massachusetts shore at Plymouth in December of 1620, the Pilgrims had to endure a desperate winter. It was a winter filled with hunger-a winter in which about half of them died. As luck would have it though, there was an Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Learning To Live With God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2010
     | 5,012 views

    We need to learn to live with those who are a part of the family of God!

    INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Behave while living in a lost world. • Dealing with the issue of government. • Conduct at work. • Conduct within the home. • Up to this point the focus of our behavior has been focused on how to live with those outside of the church. Today, the focus is going to change to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    Be All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,857 views

    A sermon explaining the meaning of sanctification.

    1 Corinthians 6:9-11 "Be All That You Can Be!" Today we are talking about a word that most people have heard, many Christians brag about, and few understand: sanctification. Sanctification can be a really confusing word because of the way people use it. Most Christians understand the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Wisdom's Shouts Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,086 views

    Here true wisdom is the revealing of the mind of God. Wisdom is shouting out to humanity and humanity seems to pay her no mind. But the real question is are you hearing and responding to wisdom's call?

    PROVERBS 1:20-23 WISDOM'S SHOUTS Wisdom is depicted as a beautiful and noble queen standing in the crowded plaza of humanity. There she lifts up her lovely and authoritative voice to those passing by. The personification here of wisdom was meant to give some kind of tangibleness to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist