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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Burial: Death’s Demise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 6,416 views

    In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5).

    Today we remember the sacrificial death of Christ. Yet, for Christians, there is a new reality that goes beyond mere remembrance. In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stuff I've Learned

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
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    Life teaches you a lot of things. I got this material from Chuck Swindoll and passed it on to my church. Many thanks to Brother Chuck for this sermon. I hope it will be a blessing to you if you've never read it.

    2 TIM. 3:14 “STUFF I’VE LEARNED” A) Before I share these with you, I want to help you smile a little! * Somebody sent me a cute article from some newspaper ... A class of fifth graders had submitted the things they had learned in life ... Here is a sampling from their gems of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltared Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2013
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     | 9,776 views

    Once prominent in churches. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

    Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltered! I. Introduction Prominent not only in the architectural design of the past but also in most of our memories. For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Your Thinking

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 5, 2014
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    What or whose thoughts have you been thinking? Your thoughts are the food that you feed your spirit, and your spirit is who you really are – what have you been feeding on?

    1 Change your thinking Col 3:2 Set your mind (purpose to think) on things above, not on things on the earth. The continuing battle for your and my soul deciding our fate now and forever, is between: EVIL (which has three sources) and GOOD (which has one source) The world – ruled the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Of The Dogs In The Church Ph. 3: 1-3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
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     | 9,759 views

    There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ways and that’s what I want to look at today. Parts are adapted from the "Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

    This chapter is one that needs to be studied over and over. It includes the personal testimony and ambition of Paul. It also gives us some of the great principles that governed Paul's life. There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kindness Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 9, 2009
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     | 17,574 views

    David showed God’s kindness, when he brought Mephibosheth (descendant of Saul) into the palace, restored to him everything that belongs to Saul and having him sit with him at every meal. Grace found Mephibosheth. He was blessed to have fellowship with t

    We all need kindness. It is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. • Kindness is ‘going the extra mile’, it is grace put into action. We are going to look at one encounter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Hear The Voices?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009
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     | 6,684 views

    A Grandparents Day sermon calling us to listen to the voices of Wisdom, as she reveals experience and tradition.

    Voices, soft, loud, sultry, or brash, they are all around us. Whose voices capture our attention? Do those strange little voices which roam around within our heads lure us? Or are we more captivated by the voices of those in positions of authority? Maybe the voices we really listen to are from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    At The Gate

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009
     | 4,025 views

    What Lazarus is at the gate of our house? How do we move from pride to compassion?

    At The Gate, Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Isn’t light self-revealing? Do we need to stand out in the street and shout to those who pass by, "That’s the sun," as we point to it in all its brightness? The sun is self-revealing in the same sense that Jesus Christ was and is the Light of the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Deuteronomy: Foundation For The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    When we more deeply understand the phrases that guide our lifestyle, we can become godlier followers of Jesus Christ.

    Deuteronomy: Foundation for The Sermon on the Mount (Deut. 15:7-11; Matt. 5:42; Deut. 18:13; Matt. 5:48, Deut. 4:5-8; Matt. 5:14-16) 1. In the trenches of life when decisions need to be made quickly, we often depend upon short principles that offer us immediate direction and give us spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Grateful Samaritan

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    The importance of gratitude and humility.

    We all know about the good Samaritan, but how many of us have heard of the grateful Samaritan? We are going to meet him today, but firstly I want to tell you about my friend Allen. Allen was quite different from most people. To have called him unconventional would have been an understatement, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Get Out Of Worryville

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    A practical sermon about moving from worry to faith

    How to get out of Worryville Matthew 6:25-6:34 Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of motherhood. Illustration: One of favorite cartoons is "Dennis The Menace" and in this cartoon he’s sitting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Presenting A Powerful Witness”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2012
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     | 6,553 views

    How do we remain faithful and bold for Christ in the face of opposition?

    “The world is not interested in an anemic, spineless Christianity. They are impacted by courageous Christians.” - Grant Richison Paul was an example of uncommon courage wherever he was called by God to be (even in a prison cell). Now he encourages the Philippians to be an example of uncommon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Will Power Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 17, 2015
     | 10,929 views

    God directs the lives of his people. His will and his word go together on our lives.

    1. Korean Jet In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. According to news reports, the pilot and the co-pilot had gotten into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Unfair Trade

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 9, 2015
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     | 7,821 views

    Lent 3 (B) Christ made an unfair trade, exchanging His life for our sin and guilt. Therefore, we live not in what we deserve but in His free grace and mercy.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “An unfair trade” “It’s not fair!” It’s a cry heard throughout schools, home, and playgrounds across the country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Responsibilities To Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,719 views

    It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

    2 Kings 4: 1 - 7 - the fifth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 15 January 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction This is a continuation of our occasional series on Elijah Before we start, we need to state God is interested in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free