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  • Eric Muldoon avatar

    Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

    At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dady Duty Fathers Day 2005

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 22,611 views

    Research shows that children take their spiritual lead from their Father. As we saw with the children on the Ramblin Road Trip. Life is full of choices so it is up to us as whether we teach our children to make right choices.

    Intro: A small boy said, “Fathers Day is just like Mother’s day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift.” Illustration: family circus Sunday funnies. The little boy of the family is running crying mommy!!! If you looked closely in the cartoon you could see his knee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Test

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

    of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith To Overcome Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision

    We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision God has given us as a fellowship... in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Message Of Ruth

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

    Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Company In The Valley

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,662 views

    How can we go through hardships in life? Learn from David: (1) Accept the reality of the valleys in life, (2) watch how we respond to them, and (3) know the resources we have.

    Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep • He was a shepherd, practically from childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choose Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

    Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Principals For Strengthening The Family

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 24, 2002
    based on 249 ratings
     | 41,912 views

    This is a message on how to use God’s word to build stronger relationships with all members of the family (even with those who don’t know the Lord).

    2 Samuel 13:24-31 Tells of one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. Consider this family : The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) killed his half ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham: Persistence In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,340 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Abraham: Persistence in Prayer Genesis 18:16-18:33 Tonight we are going to be starting a series on prayer. For the next few Sundays we are going to be looking at men and women in the Bible who prayed prayers that made a difference and how those prayers should apply to our own prayers lives and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    Lessons learned from the Hope, the Faith, and the Love expressed in Simeon’s Song

    THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of an Old Man Luke 2: 25-35 1. My little 20 month old grandson Kyle certainly loves to sing. He sings in the bathtub. He sings while playing with his toys. And he sings at the top of his voice from his car seat while his mom is trying to talk to me on her cell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Know Whom I Have Believed

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 35,567 views

    In this exhortation to Timothy, Paul is admonishing him and us (as believers) to confess our Lord, to be convicted of His gospel, and to be committed to serving Him. To be able to say, "I know in whom I have believed ..."

    I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED II TIMOTHY 1:12 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word wrought peace with in my heart. I know not how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Part Does Giving Play In Worship? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    An examination of the worship of the woman who anointed Jesus’ head with oil.

    Worship Series Sermon # 2 “What Part Does Giving Play In Worship?” Mark 14:3-9 In our first message on worship I gave you the definition that Louie Giglio gives for worship in his book “The Air I Breathe.” He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Casting Your Cares Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,335 views

    Peter wrote to believers who were and would be facing persecution and suffering. His words tell all to give our cares and concerns over in full trust and assurance to our God who cares for us.

    Anxious For Nothing Part 3 Casting Your Cares Text: 1 Peter 5:5b-7 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book : Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction Does anyone really want to worry? Does anyone really want to be so distracted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tower Builder And The Warring King Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.

    The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God