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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 6,047 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I Don't Beleive In Organized Religion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    A sernon for Pentecost.

    Acts 2:1-24, 36-41 “I Don’t Believe in Organized Religion” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United MEthodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org It is somewhat popular these days to say something to the effect of, “I don’t believe in organized ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    This is the 30th sermon in an expository series we are doing on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine circumcision and how it relates to communion.

    Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (Genesis part 30) Text: Genesis 17:9-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Anthropologists will tell you that signs are one of the most important things in human society. And believe it or not, that’s one instance where I happen to agree with them. Just think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Name Through Faith In His Name! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    The power to effectively witness for Christ comes from dependency on the Holy Ghost, The Word and His Name as explained by Peter after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate Beautiful.

    (Act 3:16) And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Act 2:21) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Victim Of Discouragement)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,324 views

    Helps believers guard against discouragement in their daily walk

    A SPIRITUAL DROP OUT- THE VICTIM OF DISCOURAGEMENT Take your Bibles again and turned to 1st Kings 19:1–12 From a spiritual point of view the early verses of 1st Kings is one of the saddest stories and all the word of God. Here… One of the most fearless and faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Are You Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    Going Along to Get Along

    Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Bring It On

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

    Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Arms

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,179 views

    This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

    Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Right Combination Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

    Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Principals For Giving – Principals For Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 11, 2011
     | 5,942 views

    Often times as a Christian we think that what we do only affects us. In reality the body of Christ is an intertwined unit and who we are and what we do does indeed impact others for good or not. With that in mind, the Apostle Paul gives some parting but v

    Usually people ignore the final chapters of many of Paul’s letters. They are usually filled with last minute instructions, greetings, and signatures. We don’t know who many of the people are, and already know who Paul is, so we skip over these sections. But in 1st Corinthians 16 there ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Serving For The Lord's Sake Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,279 views

    This message is intended to help us have a biblical outlook concerning our place of employment and know how to serve the Lord in our work place.

    SERVING FOR THE LORD’S SAKE 1 Timothy 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A. 97,760 1. 97,760 – that’s a big number 2. Many would like to see that on their year’s end W-2 3. Many would like to see that in their pockets right now 4. 97,760….that’s an interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,164 views

    Part Twelve of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Baptism (BFM #12) Text: Romans 6:1 – 4 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin, I want to read to you a funny little thing I found titled Wisdom from the mouths of babes. From Patrick, age 10: Never trust a dog to watch your food. Michael, age 14: Never tell your mom that her diet’s not working. Emily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace--2nd Gift Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

    A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

    Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    All His Benefits

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    It’s by living God focused instead of problem focused that we can enjoy the abundant life that God planned for us to enjoy. There are many benefits to serving God and living in His Kingdom.

    Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And ...read more

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