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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Joy Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,143 views

    Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

    THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,841 views

    Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

    Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Church - Vision Or Memories?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

    I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,486 views

    Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

    EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Came To Do His Father's Will

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,714 views

    Advent 4(C) - When Jesus came to do his Father’s will his obedience was faithful so that our obedience may also be faith-full.

    HEBREWS 10:5-10 – ADVENT 4 – December 18, 2005 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Today as you listened to our text, you may have already noticed the underlying thought and theme of obedience. Jesus came to this world and obeyed perfectly his Father’s will. He did this because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God instead. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fear (Law); Grace motivates us out of love, app

    Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Note: When I preached this sermon, I found out I really had two sermons (time wise); so I preached part two (labelled, "Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion" in which I summarize my first point and then half of the second point (which is far as I got), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Refuge Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. He moved His people away from brutality that was very much a part of the world by putting into place a system allowing for justice.

    Finding Refuge Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brent Baker avatar

    Why Do We Have Sermons Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    Each week in church a sermon is given, but do we know why that is? What are some reasons that we have sermons each week?

    Date Preached _____________ Where Preached _____________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have a Sermon Each Week? 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In 2 Timothy 4:1-5, the apostle Paul said to the young preacher Timothy, 1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Guilt And Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    We all experience guilt. If left unchecked, guilt can cripple our lives. So what steps can we take to deal with guilt.

    Introduction: I. Our base text for this morning is found in James, chapter 2, verse 10 - A. In the New American Standard it reads like this - For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all B. In the New International Version is reads like this - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Leftovers For God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    Giving God our leftover time and resources Part 3.

    Leftovers For God Part 3: Finances Scriptures: Matthew 6:19-21; Exodus 23:19a; Acts 4:32, 34-35; 5:4 Introduction Several weeks ago I preached the first two parts of this series titled "Leftovers For God." As you may recall, in the first messages I focused on your time and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,703 views

    God’s grace finds expression in the way we treat both people and possessions.

    Living a Life of Grace Acts 4:32-37 32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living As The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    If "Christ in You" is the hope of glory, we need to realize the tremendous responsibility that is ours to represent and proclaim Christ in the world.

    Living as the Hope of Glory Colossians 1:25-29 INTRODUCTION One of the most frequently used words among Christians is the word “church”. Just think about how many times TODAY you have used this word. And yet, even though we use this word a great deal, I wonder sometimes whether what we mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Allen avatar

    Is Your Lamp Ready?

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,555 views

    Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

    Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Gonna Fish? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,568 views

    Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

    OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Security In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    THIS SERMON LOOKS AT OUR STANDING, OUR SERVICE AND OUR SECURITY IN THE SPIRIT.

    ROMANS 8. 1- 17 SECURITY IN THE SPIRIT PART 1. • WE LIVE UNCERTAIN INSECURE WORLD RELATIONAL (FAMILY BREAKUP) ECONOMICALLY ( COST OF LIVING) MORALLY (DISINTEGRATION OF RIGHT LIVING) SPIRITUALLY ( THE BLURRING OF SPIRITUALITY AND THE PERVADING SECULAR AGENDA ). ALL OF WHICH CAN LEAVE US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist