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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Are You A Lazybones? Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

    Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beyond The Fox... Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Obstacles, even death, do not distract Jesus from completing the work his Father has given him. What is keeping you from completing the work your Father has given you?

    Please turn in your Bibles to Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13:31. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,721 views

    The Holy Spirit is the one who comes and stands beside us at all times.

    WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Text: Jn. 14:15-26 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 14:15-26 2. Illustration: Wilma had been a member of her church for many, many years. In her later years she needed the assistance of a cane to help in walking. As she was talking with her pastor, she would make points by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,343 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,165 views

    This is a Walk to Emmaus Sermon that I gave at a Men’s Walk. Various texts used throughout.

    As I was preparing this talk I was reminded of someone who truly had great obstacles to grace. How many of you know who John Newton was? Well, let me tell you something about him. He was born in the summer of 1725, in the city of London, England. His mother was a devout member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,058 views

    A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,204 views

    God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness

    (1 Th. 4:1-7) "For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness." A survey was conducted in Jan. 2006, that began with this question: Are You Holy? The survey, conducted by the Barna Research Group. A very prestigious and well known research group. The survey found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Yoke Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    This is a sermon that shows that Freedom without God is freedom short lived.

    Freedom in Christ Sermon Series Part 2 Removing the Yoke Galatians 5:13-26 (NIV) You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature. Rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Raising Of A Corpse Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Tabitha had a reputation among the believers as being "full of good works." She helped people by using the talents she had to encourage others. Her death stunned the community, where she was adored for her sweet , giving spirit.

    I. The Restoration Of A Cripple (32-35) A. A Paralyzed Man B. A Powerful Miracle The Raising Of A Corpse Acts 9:36-43 Tabitha, whose Greek name is Dorcas lived in Joppa, which was about fifty miles northwest of Jerusalem on the Mediterranean Sea. Joppa is the city where Jonah fled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Happy Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    Happy Are The Holy

    What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word “holy?”[1] In his book “The Pursuit of Holiness,” Jerry bridges wrote, “To some minds the very word ‘holiness’ brings images of bunned hair, long skirts, and black stockings. To others the idea is associated with a repugnant ‘holier than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I A Religious Or A Christian Person

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,920 views

    A sermon for the 13th Sunday after pentecost Proper 17

    13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 "Am I a Religious or a Christian Person?" 7:1* ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2* they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kingdom Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    What a topsy-turvy kingdom the kingdom of God is! Its priorities and attitudes seem comletely opposite to our inclinations and earthly ways. This is a sermon about Kingdom Attitudes.

    Kingdom Attitudes Mt 5:1-12 WBC 14/3/4am Mention: the Passion of the Christ. Be praying about who to invite. Video Clips next Sunday. Our Easter Services will focus on it INTRODUCTION: Interesting introduction: Jesus went up… sat down… opened His mouth (NIV ‘began to teach’) - us: ‘well, yeah… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Fear, Love, Liberty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

    I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It Be Of God

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,662 views

    someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

    As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed