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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Confronting Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,572 views

    This sermon challenges the attitude of today’s Christian in how they have let down on the disciplines of Christianity.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16 - Title: “Confronting Casual Christianity” Introduction: Jesus used the story of an imagery feast to represent the kingdom of God which was common among the Jews in Jesus’ day. His fellow guests, being influential Jews, would easily catch His meaning. Jesus was, in effect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Perfect Bond Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST IS: - BEING CHRISTLIKE IN OUR CHARACTER AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER - BEING PRODUCTIVE IN MINISTERING THE WORD TO ONE ANOTHER - BEING MOTIVATED BY A DESIRE TO PLEASE HIM IN EVERYTHING (AND BEING THANKFUL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Miraculous Transformation

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,962 views

    What has caused the birth of the church of Jesus Christ is truly a miracle that takes place in the life and heart of every believer. Let’s not focus on the physical things which divide, but on the spiritual realities that unite us.

    Passage: Ephesians 2:11-13 Intro: There is no book in the world that challenges us like the Word of God 1. no body of truth is so radical, so upsetting to “the way it’s always been”. 2. every time we read it, it challenges our thinking, what we have come to believe. 3. for the next four weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I, Witness

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

    I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

    Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Lacking In Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    So for now, Something is missing.

    What Is Lacking In Your Faith? (I Thessalonians 3:9-13) 1. Some people always feel like there is something missing from their lives. 2. Other people feel content though they have little in all realms. Alan McCann said, "The scourge of Christianity is being saved and stuck – thinking that is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dwelling In The House

    Contributed by David Gragg on Sep 21, 2013
     | 6,282 views

    It is easy to look at our day to day experiences and think that we will be covered up and defeated. When we realize what God has laied out for us and truly understand our position, life is good.

    Dwelling in the House Psalm 23 Intro: We are not like everyone else. We are unique in this world because it is not our home. We are not alone, because the creator of this world has called us to live in his house as one of his. When we dwell in his house both here and there… everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Boredom

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

    Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Lord's Supper"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 12, 2011
     | 5,183 views

    Paul instructed, “You cannot partake of the Table of the Lord, and the table of demons.”… Sincerity is called for and Hypocrisy is to be dispelled.

    “the Lord’s Supper” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC October 16th 2011 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:9; John 4:24 Worship is an eternally important and challenging subject.  To be performed so as to please God.  “Worship IS ACTION!  Is not associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace For Our Failure

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,386 views

    Peter was going to fall right on his face, though he was sure he would not. But grace abounds!

    Passage: Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: There is an unforgettable scene in “Saving Private Ryan” 1. climatic battle for a bridge, at the top of a set of black stairs, two soldiers locked in hand to hand combat PP Upham on the stairs 2. he is unable to force himself to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Our Mother Can Do For Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 views

    We can have confidence in our relationship with God if we imitate the Mother of Jesus.

    Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 One of the most successful movies of all time was the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In it, swashbuckling adventurers contended in the pre-World War II era for the privilege of finding the Ark of the Covenant, the Old Testament repository of the manna, Aaron’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christ And The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    Preached on the Sunday of ’Christ the King’, this sermon addresses the question-What do we understand when we call Christ King? How does his Kingdom impact our lives?

    On this Sunday, the last before Advent, we used the pray that God would stir-up our wills and affections. It was sometimes known as ’Stir Up Sunday’, we now remember in our church calendar this as the feast of ’Christ the King’, that the Christ for whose advent we are going to prepare is the King. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James Roberts avatar

    How To Kill A Church Without Trying

    Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    How to kill a church without doing a thing.

    HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk4

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,574 views

    Reaching out to the community means we have to change.

    Changing Church in a Changing Culture Matt 7:1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

    INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational