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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Meeting The Challenge: Part One Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 3,002 views

    As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the first four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

    (a copy of the 10 Week Spiritual Challenge can be obtained by emailing Michael Luke) TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: Part One” OPEN: A. Being a Christian is not easy --there are some common misconceptions concerning the Christian life 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Until Death Do Us Part

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

    Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,756 views

    Many call themselves Believers but are they living a transformed Life

    Living a Transformed Life 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, NLT “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Justly

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017
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    Is it possible that we just don’t see the people? Many people hide behind rules and regulations, in order to not have to deal with the messiness that comes with real life.

    I want to talk about living a just life. I thought that our readings for the book of Exodus would be the perfect book to use for this but that passage dealt more with the logistics of the courts system. So, the passage of Scripture that we will use today comes from 1 Peter 3:8-14. It is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go And Make Disciples!

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,415 views

    Tim Keller recently tweeted that “Apathy is a bigger problem than atheism for Christianity.” This sermon challenges God's people to fulfill the Great Commission given by the Risen King, Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {According to a study conducted by LifeWay Research, 85% of all believers in the age group, 18-29 agree that they have a responsibility to share the gospel with unbelievers, 69% of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Not As Earthling, But Holy Human Being

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018
     | 3,868 views

    Considering ourselves as new creation in Christ is enough motivation to live differently. But there are other additional reasons, why we need to live holy and godly lives.

    “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking The Kingdom First

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 12, 2013
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    We as Christian are to go after the things of the Kingdom of God and not this world. In this message we will see how important it is to seek the kingdom

    Seeking the Kingdom First Matthew 6:25-34 (NKJV) “ Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ethical Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2013
     | 9,389 views

    Christ has called us to treat others the way He treats us.

    Ethical Living Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction 1. A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world. Albert Camus 2. Ethics are the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. 3. To put it in relatable terms, Christian ethics deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,260 views

    Love puts all the spiritual gifts into proper perspective.

    Introduction Thirty-two years ago I sat on the grounds of a college in Denton, Texas reading a New Testament. Although I was raised in church, I felt like I was reading the Bible for the first time. The highlight was when I came across 1 Corinthians 13. I have the chapter number circled, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    United We Stand

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,619 views

    Unity can only be achieved through genuine Christian love and its three essential qualities: 1. Mutual concern 2. Mutual contact 3. Mutual contribution

    In the early days of World War II, Germany bombed England unmercifully. The British teetered near defeat as German planes dropped tons of bombs on London. The people of London urged the Queen Mother to send her children to safety in Canada. She replied by saying, “The children cannot go ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Everyone Has A Role Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Sep 13, 2015
     | 9,895 views

    Seeing the Church through grace and peace

    This sermon (1 Corinthians 3: 1 - 23) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 13 September 2015. Introduction The context is that the ancient city of Corinth was so much like modern society – with its religious maelstrom and the evidence of the so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Santification

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jul 26, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,486 views

    Many Christians seem to believe that being saved is the end all, that that is all one must do. Our Lord deserves more.

    Title: Sanctification Introduction: In last Sunday morning's sermon was about Grace. In that sermon, I prepared the way for this sermon. A. This week, I read a survey by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that says that 60% of Americans say that they are born again Christians. While ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dave Clark avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 4, 2014
     | 5,102 views

    When scripture refers to people as sheep, it may not be a compliment. See how the good shepherd watches over us and cares for us even when our actions are senseless.

    The Good Shepherd March 30, 2014 Psalm 23 Rev. David J. Clark Late in my first year of college, I was working on a Bible research paper about the 23rd Psalm. What is all of this shepherd imagery about? I learned about how the shepherd took care of the sheep and the green pastures meant that ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Growth Through God’s Word - The Parable Of The Growing Seed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,997 views

    Growth through God’s Word - The Parable of the Growing Seed. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    • This parable is actually unique! • Its claim to fame is that only Mark in his gospel records this parable. • Matthew, Luke & John take no notice of over it. • And because it is short in content; • Just 4 verses; in the N.I.V. just 80 words. • Many a Christian has taken no notice of it; • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Consider Your Ways: Look Inward (Sermon 2 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,547 views

    God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK INWARD” Haggai 1:7-15 Big Idea: God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 19:7-13 • Luke 15:11-24 • Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene