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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The God Of The No More

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    The Apostle Paul sees a Mass of Huddled People, Disowned Yet Reconciled, in Heaven’s Embassy on earth. There they are, Joined Together and Made One, with no middle walls to separate or enmity to isolate. Yet, while possessing Peace, they are wondering: WH

    Tucked away in Verse 19 of Paul Letter to the Church at Ephesus at Chapter 2, is the Text of Scripture I want to raise to level of consciousness. I have tagged and targeted for teaching EPHESIANS 2:19. It reads in the KJV: "Now therefore you are NO MORE strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,683 views

    Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Trusting God In Everyday Living

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 16,011 views

    Message regarding how we can move from the idea of trusting God to actually doing it.

    Trusting God in Everyday Living Matthew 6:25-34 July 3, 2005 Introduction Before I get into the message for today, I want to extend a special invitation to make sure you’re here next week. We’re going to look at that all-important hot topic so important to our society, the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dan Stires avatar

    Investing In Eternal Things

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,236 views

    How a person invests in spiritual values that will last for eternity as opposed to investing in earthly values that will be destroyed. A salvation message and a message that encourages believers to a investment for eternity.

    Investing in Eternal Things Matthew 6:19-21 Intro: 1. This morning I want to preach to you a sermon entitled: Investing in Eternal Things To begin with this morning I want to ask you some questions: 1) Where are your thoughts? 2) What do you think about? 3) Are your thoughts on earth or on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Feeling Like A Failure Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Spiritual parenting can be painful.

    FEELING LIKE A FAILURE Galatians 4:8-20 S: Failure and Discipleship Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: SPIRITUAL PARENTING CAN BE PAINFUL. ?: What? Over what? KW: Issues TS: We will find in Galatians 4:8-20, three issues that demonstrate the pain of spiritual parenting. The _____ issue that demonstrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be An Encourager

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 176 ratings
     | 35,515 views

    All Christians need to encourage one another.

    BE AN ENCOURAGER Heb. 10:25 “Let us not give us meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Taking Initiative Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 46,453 views

    Wise people don’t sit and wait for things to happen, instead they take action to do what Jesus wants them to do.

    TAKING INITIATIVE Wise Living Series #3 Proverbs 6:9-11 WISE PEOPLE TAKE INITIATIVE. They just don’t sit and watch, they take action to accomplish what they believe God wants. Welcome to our Wise Living Series. We’re discovering biblical principles to equip us for life – to live our lives to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Filled Up Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    Disciples of Jesus are filled with the Spirit.

    FILLED UP Acts 2:1-13 S: Holy Spirit—the Church Begins Th: Freed to Minister Pr: DISCIPLES OF JESUS ARE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Steps TS: We will find in Acts 2:1-13 three steps that describe how the church began and how disciples of Jesus are filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Done Yet

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 29,775 views

    We need our older people.

    NOT DONE YET Psalm 71:18 S: Discipleship—Mentoring Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE NEED OUR OLDER PEOPLE. ?: Why? For what? KW: Purposes TS: We will find in our study three purposes that demonstrate why we need our older people. The ____ purpose is that our older people are to be… I. PRIZED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Wedlock Or Dreadlock?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    Healthy marriages communicate the gospel.

    WEDLOCK OR DREADLOCK? Genesis 2:18-25 S: Marriage Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: HEALTHY MARRIAGES COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL. ?: How? KW: Correlations TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three correlations that demonstrate how healthy marriages communicate the gospel. The ____ correlation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,003 views

    how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

    October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    You can share your faith without changing who you are.

    [Much of the material in this sermon was taken from the book Becoming a Contagious Christian.] When I say the word “evangelism” what pops into your mind? Many people immediately conjure up memories of infamous televangelists, known primarily for extracting large amounts of money from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    It's Crazy Talk

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    Jesus tells his disciples what will happen and it it is crazy stuff.

    It’s crazy talk John 3: 1-17 Some time back there was an email going around that has the subject: “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” It is a turn of an old joke, I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… I want to share some of it with you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Happy About Starving" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,375 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox