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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Lessons From The Ants"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
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    Christian’s can learn a lot from these creatures.

    Proverbs 6:6-11 “Lessons from the Ants” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport news, VA I’ve always kind of liked ants…except at picnics of course. It’s sort of fun to watch them work and carry those heavy loads. I liked ants until I moved down to Macon, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Commitment To The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 5,530 views

    Now, why do we need to commit ourselves to the body of Christ? This sermon tells us why.

    Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.2 Text: Ephesians 2: 13-22 Introduction A. Last Sunday I talked to you about commitment to the church. In that message, I have encouraged you to commit yourselves to our church family here and be part of what God is going to do with His family here. Again, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Citizenship

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
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    It is inconceivable that God would have ordained government and then have His people stay out of it! And if we stay out of it, then I ask - who does that leave running this country? Use your head!

    What are our duties, responsibilities and right In America? Why have so many Christians dropped out of sight and stepped back from speaking out on the major issues that America faces today? 4 Reasons Why Christians Have Dropped Out From The Social Issues Plaguing Our Nation: a. They See ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    Abraham's Surrender

    Genesis 22:1-19 ON THE MOUNTAIN OF ABSOLUTE SURRENDER 1. Abraham's Test INVOLVED PERCEPTION (We must be in a position to hear God.) 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Elements Of Spiritual Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Mar 3, 2014
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    What are some of the elements found in a worship service.

    Introduction Part of being led by the Holy Spirit is active participation in weekly worship services. We gather together to sing, play music, pray, give, preach and read Scripture. It is also a time to exercise our Spiritual gifts so that the church can be built up. As a missionary I found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bread Clearly Broken

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
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    Not through intellectual assent, wisdom, and knowledge, but through the act of love, the breaking of bread, do we recognize Jesus Christ and know him as our Risen Lord and Savior.

    Hearing the message of the Gospel is not enough. Understanding, intellectual assent is not adequate. Peter’s proclamation of the Gospel at Pentecost did not result in the people exclaiming, “We agree with your reasoning,” or, “That makes sense to us.” Rather, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Most Successful Church In History Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018
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    How a successful Church should be

    Most Successful Church In History Acts 2:42-47 Lessons From The Early Church What does a successful church look like? What qualifies church as successful? Before I began I want to look at the first word of verse 42, “THEY” This is those that got saved plus all the apostle. Those who got saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Number Our Days

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024
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    Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

    HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Conform To This World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more

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    He Is The Head PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of unity, maturity, and love within the church, under the headship of Christ, as outlined in Ephesians 4:15-16.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. We are gathered here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a community of believers, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:15-16. I invite you to ...read more

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    The Glorious Grace Of Being Holy In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 495 views

    Explores Christ's sacrificial love, our sanctification through His sacrifice, and our call to live lives that reflect God's grace and goodness.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by the profound love of our Savior. As we prepare to delve into the heart of God's word, let us remember that we are not simply observers of this holy text, but active participants in the ...read more

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    God Is Doing A New Thing In You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 912 views

    Encourages believers to find hope in God's ongoing work in their lives, hold onto His promises, and continually transform in response to His Word.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share God's Word with you today. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom contained in the sacred scriptures, let us remember that every word is a gift from ...read more

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    Sloth - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming A Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    This is the third in a series of sermons on Advent. This message deals with what we can learn from the shepherds about becoming a part of God’s plan for salvation to the world.

    The Stories of Advent Becoming Part of the Plan Luke 2:8-20 As we continue in this series on the stories of Advent we come today to the story of the Shepherds these anonymous men who were the first to hear the news of the birth of the Messiah. Remember that for thousands of years prophets had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,999 views

    A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

    INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist