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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Stale Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013
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     | 9,580 views

    If you want to keep your relationship with Christ fresh and vital, don't focus on tradition and clean hands; instead, focus on scripture and a clean heart.

    Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but had never thought much about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unrighteous Righteousness

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 2, 2012
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     | 9,688 views

    When God works “in us” His cleansing, purifying work, then the truth of Jesus’ solutions for “unrighteous righteousness” will become reality. We must make sure the inner spiritual control center is fully complete – pure – and then the outer control cente

    UNRIGHTEOUS RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 6:1-24 Text: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness before people, to be seen by them; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father Who is in heaven.” Unrighteous righteousness! This sounds like an oxymoron – two ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Gratitude, Or Ingratitude?

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 20,702 views

    A grateful heart is necessary to a healthy walk with God.

    “Gratitude, or Ingratitude?” Luke 17:11-19 The story is told of a man who had traveled to a distant city on business. While walking through the city he happened upon a man whom he known some years before. The man, who had fallen upon hard times, was now a homeless beggar. The businessman, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin In The Camp

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,029 views

    It’s a dangerous thing to have hidden sin in the church.

    JOSHUA 7:10-13 “SIN IN THE CAMP” A) There is nothing so damaging, nothing so hurtful as when a person, especially a Christian, is living in sin! * This morning we’re going to see what happened to the nation of Israel as the result of one man’s disobedience to the Lord. * Moses has now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reflections On The Lord's Supper From Luther's Small Catechism

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2010
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     | 5,434 views

    What a marvelous inheritance Jesus has left us in the Lord's Supper, his last will and testament! Let's reflect on it as guided by Jesus' words which Martin Luther used in the Small Catechism.

    Text: Selected Text Theme: Reflections on the Lord's Supper from Luther's Small Catechism The Setting for the Supper Part One: What is the Sacrament of Holy Communion? Part Two: What blessings do we receive through this eating and drinking? Part Three: How can eating and drinking do such ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 16,371 views

    ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WE SHOULD DESIRE THAT SAME PURITY IN OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD

    THE PURE IN HEART MATTHEW 5:1-12 ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WHEN WE GO GROCERY SHOPPING, WE LOOK FOR PRODUCE WITH NO MARKS, CANS WITH NO DENTS, AND BOXES THAT HAVE NO TEARS. I REMEMBER THE COMMERCIALS FOR MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE, GOOD TO THE LAST DROP, AND FOR IVORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 7, 2015
     | 6,861 views

    EphesiansI is addressed to those who are “saints who are Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus.” So, when he commands us to be filled with the Spirit, Paul recognizes that many Christians are not filled of the Spirit.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 22 Consequences of the Spirit-filled Life Ephesians 5:18b-21 . . . but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How The Resurrection Can Change Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 15, 2012
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     | 5,666 views

    Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It will either energize you to love and follow Jesus Christ or it will harden your heart and you will leave here worse than whe

    Purpose: To describe how Christ's resurrection changes the followers of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to surrender fully to the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Submissive Spirit Will Draw Others To God

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    Scripture shows how the quiet submissive attitude can be used to lead others to Christ.

    Introduction: This morning we are going to look at Peter’s comments concerning submissiveness. Several months we looked at Ephesians 5 and the phrase said “Wives submit to your own husband.” I told you then that the word “submit” was not there in the Greek. Well it is present in Peter’s writing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Think I Am Going To Eat Worms

    Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    Even when you feel alone, God has not left you.

    8/26/2003 Sermon Title “I think I will go eat worms.” Text; 1 Kings 19 1-8 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. This morning we are going to look at the Old Testament reading where we find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Only Thing That Counts Is Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    As you are probably quite sick of hearing; Galatians 5:1 states the theme of the entire letter. Christ has set us free. What Paul wants more than anything is for us to enjoy this freedom that Christ has provided. When we allow ourselves to become subject to traditions and other man made standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearing The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,102 views

    What moves the heart of God. If we like John could place our heads on His chest what would God’s heartbeat sound like?

    Intro: Have you ever laid you head down on someone’s chest and heard their heartbeat. If you were to do that you had to be pretty close to the individual whose heart you heard. You don’t just go up to someone on the street and say “May I listen to your heart?” I can only begin to imagine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hezekiahs Example

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,246 views

    You don’t have to follow your families example if it is bad. No need of I am because my dad or mom were. Watch Hezekiahs actions and learn! No more excuses.

    Hezekiah’s Example 2Kings 18:1-8 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 18:3,7a, 8 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD … The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Commandment To Repent, Part One Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the New Testmanet meaning and need for repentance. It was first preached in preparation for the congregation receiving Holy Communion.

    God’s Commandment to Repent, Part One --Mark 1:14-15 I remember when I was first called to preach my pastor Eugene Black and his successor Mode Powell would often invite me to preach even while I was still in high school or when I would be home from college on a break. Those first attempts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist