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  • Walter Thomas avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016
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     | 24,694 views

    A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

    “RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    And The Winner Is...esther! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,471 views

    In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Potential Or Productivity

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,162 views

    With all your potential, why are just sitting on the church pew?

    POTENTIAL OR PRODUCTIVITY 07/31/05 AM I believe this morning that within this assembly lays the potential to do great things for God. I believe sitting on these pews, are people with the potential to be great preachers, teachers, peoples with great witness abilities, care ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Virtues To Guide Our Lives (1 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    This sermon introduces this series, The Core Virtues of the Christian Life, which is based on the Fruit of the Spirit by recognizing our need for virtues that define our character as Christians.

    There is a lot of talk today about core values, especially in the business world. Companies, churches, and even individuals are spending time to determine what is most valuable to them. Once these values are established, the values define the boundaries of how they do business. Churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    An appeal to take the Great Commission seriously

    "The Great Omission!" "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling With Trust Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    A real believer can trust Gods purposes without knowing why he acts in some ways. (Part 4 "Passing Life’s Tests - the ’why’ test)

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART IV - Traveling with Trust - The “Why?” Test. Hebrews 11:17-19 INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes, “Suspicion enters the door through which love and trust exit.” You know when I read the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how God asked Abraham to slay ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fueling The Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    For all of us – myself included, we need to re-examine how are we to wisely live every moment for God in spite of ourselves?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 7. FUELING THE BODY (Eph. 5:15-21) INTRODUCTION: Anyone remember Alice In Wonderland? Which wacky character in Carroll Lewis’ mushroom-induced world do you remember best? The Mad Hatter? Queen of Hearts? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of Praise

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,215 views

    Praise must be a priority in our lives

    The Priority of Praise Psalm 150 July 9, 2006 Morning Worship Introduction Mike Ditka is one of those sports personalities who seem larger than life. Now coach of the New Orleans Saints, he recently shocked his coaching staff when he announced that he would not use profanity anymore. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Fresh Start To The Unfinished Walls Of Our Lives And Ministry

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    HOW AM I DOING IN FINISHING WHAT GOD SET FORTH IN MY LIFE?

    New Years Resolutions… most common of which usually relate to health, eating and exercise… #1 is dieting. - Average American gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas o I’ve done my share… in fact, maybe even a little extra so one of you may get a break - We can all appreciate fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Plan For Marriage (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009
     | 3,654 views

    The second of two sermons preached on the topic of marriage and God’s ideal for it.

    God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 2) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden, it’s not the invention of man. In-fact; I think we could make the argument from Scripture that marriage is the basic institution from which all other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,670 views

    God wants to give us a complete “make over”... He has provided the means (Jesus’ blood) to remove the deformity of sin and He provides the tools (Bible study, prayer, fellowship) to fashion a new person.

    Be Transformed 07/09/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Back On Course In Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with Getting at the Heart of God’s Plan, Being Mutually Submissive as well as Leaving and Cleaving - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

    It doesn’t take a social scientist to figure out that marriage today is in trouble. Adultery, divorce, depression, alcoholism, work-alcoholism, and a host of other “isms” have reached epidemic proportions. It may have been Benjamin Franklin who said, “A disease is never brought under control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking By The Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,068 views

    Walking under the guidance of God's Spirit is the only sure way to be successful in God's work.

    WALKING BY THE SPIRIT GALATIANS 5:16-25 INTRODUCTION Doctors continually tell us how important it is that we get exercise. We are told that we need about thirty minutes each day. There are different types of exercise we can do to stimulate different parts of our body. There are numerous exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Annotations From The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,923 views

    A sermon detailing the ascension of Jesus and its meaning to Christians

    Easter Series Pt 4 “Annotations From The Ascension” Acts 1:1-11 Acts 1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Principals For Giving – Principals For Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 11, 2011
     | 5,876 views

    Often times as a Christian we think that what we do only affects us. In reality the body of Christ is an intertwined unit and who we are and what we do does indeed impact others for good or not. With that in mind, the Apostle Paul gives some parting but v

    Usually people ignore the final chapters of many of Paul’s letters. They are usually filled with last minute instructions, greetings, and signatures. We don’t know who many of the people are, and already know who Paul is, so we skip over these sections. But in 1st Corinthians 16 there ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel