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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,674 views

    Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

    When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Offering

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,315 views

    What constitutes an Offering?

    FOR YEARS I HAVE HEARD PEOPLE SPEAKING ABOUT OFFERING TO GOD AND WHEN THEY WERE ASKED ABOUT IT THEY COULD ONLY SAY A TITHE OF 10% OF YOUR INCOME EACH WEEK OR MONTH THAT GOES INTO THE CHURCH PLATE ON A SUNDAY MORNING. I WAS TROUBLED BY THIS SO I ASKED GOD TO MAKE IT CLEAR WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 2 - Lessons And Applications

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    A sermon in a series from the book of Nehemiah about how we can have joy in the Christian life.

    Last week began new series = Joy in the Christian Life = The Case for Nehemiah - To have true Biblical joy as Christian our life must be in-line with God’s Will and Purposes - Suggested by examining Nehemiah’s life = Character - Highlights of the book that bears his name - The motivating purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    Make Me Over Again

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,624 views

    We all have sin and come short of the Glory of GOD, but that does not mean that we love GOD any less. If we want to continue to have the favor of GOD we must repent and ask GOD for forgiveness. This will give us the ability to continue in his favor and

    Sin is very abundant in the world today. Sin has now breach a level that people have become blinded and incoherent to the truth of what is good and what is bad. The topic of what is good and been a Christian has become a very controversial subject lately. Take for instance the movie The Passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,687 views

    What does worship do for the Lord and for us? This sermon seeks to answer that question.

    The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worshiping God In Song Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Looking at the history and scripture concerning music in worship.

    Worshiping God in Song Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Boastful

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,184 views

    This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

    “BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Needs

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 30, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    If we?re going to make New Year?s resolutions, let?s make some that will make an eternal difference in our world, such as more, I. Passion For Lost Souls; II. Proclivity For The Scriptures; and III. Progress In Our Spirituality.

    NEW YEAR’S NEEDS Text: Eph.4: 10-13 Intro: I’m not sure why it is, but every year when New Year’s Day rolls around, I find myself experiencing a certain excitement and expectancy. Perhaps it’s just the sense of starting over. Or maybe it’s the thought of a new beginning coupled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

    The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Authority

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,965 views

    Christians are to live with the athority of God. However, most never use it so they loose it.

    Authority This morning we are considering the word authority. For young people it is a bad word….almost a “four letter” word.. Normally, there is an almost automatic resistance to any kind of an authority. I have heard kids say “you are not the boss of me!” Usually when a friend or someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,325 views

    Introduction to the Beatitudes focusing on the description of all who have Kingdom attitudes.

    “Blessed” The Beatitudes FCC – September 30, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 1-2 Introduction: Today we are beginning a brand new sermon series based on the Beatitudes found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5. We are also going to begin introducing some concepts from Celebrate Recovery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Schulz avatar

    Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

    MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Other Types Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    A word study on prayer and some suggested study resources.

    Types of Prayer It has been said that Bible Study is God talking to us and in prayer we are talking to God. This has also been likened to breathing. Bible Study is inhaling and prayer is exhaling. We have talked in this series about the acronym ACTS. There are many other types of prayers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Establishing The Kingdom

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 73 ratings
     | 11,874 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. The land was theirs. God’s promise to Abraham and the people of Israel had been fulfilled. The kingdom had been established and David had been anointed King of Israel. After reigning for 7 years in Hebron, David captured Jerusalem and made it the capital. The ark of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed