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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Character Does Matter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
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    To rid ourselves of idols in the church our character must be Godly!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 22, 2006 Date Preached: June 25, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Character DOES Matter! Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:20-26 don’t read until after intro… Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018
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    Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

    DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does "morality" Even Mean?

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019
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    How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

    A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 39,854 views

    This is a sermon that could be used any time during the year. I wrote it for Easter Sunday 2007.

    The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Today is Easter Sunday and it is good to see all of you here. Easter is the most important Christian holiday that there is. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In 1990 George Gallup took a survey and found that 84% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Defining Love - Genuine Love Isn't Normal Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013
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    Jesus followers are a weird group of people. We don’t live like other people. We don’t have the same priorities or look at life the same way as everyone else. Genuine love always points people to Jesus Christ.

    Let’s just be real here. Jesus followers are weird people. We’re wacked. We say stuff and do things that most people around us find odd, or even dumb. For example, we look for ways to bless the kind of people that others want to avoid. We want to go to prison and love on inmates. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Holding Onto?

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 23, 2010
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    What does Paul mean when he brags on his past?

    Concordia Lutheran Church March 21, 2010 What Are You Holding on To? Phil 3:4-14 As you realize that the things we leave behind, some which brought us pain, and some in which we confidently based our identity, may we intimately know the power of His resurrection, given to us by God our Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Is Written Of Me

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 30, 2021
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    GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let the WORD be applied to your life, through the POWER of HIS SPIRIT within you. I would encourage you to add to this declaration as you search and meditate on GOD’s WORD and as HOLY SPIRIT reveals and applies HIS WORD to your life.

    2021.08.29 IT IS WRITTEN OF ME William Akehurst, HSWC Psalm 40:7-8 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let these definitions be applied to our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "you Can Forgive The Past"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 25, 2020
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    Only as we live under the banner of Jesus can racial prejudice disappear. I have copied notes about Rev. Martin Luther King Senior from a sermon by Ray Pritchard. (June 2020) I have included "Steps for Forgiveness" from "Seventy Times Seven" by Robert Hoyer

    In Jesus Holy Name June 28, 2020 Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “You Can Forgive The Past” The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal. It was and remains the American dream. We all know it has been applied inconsistently, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Full - Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017
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    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty I. Introduction It is a new year. Usually a new year is filled with expectations, resolutions, big plans, and anticipation. But, I also wonder how many would be honest enough to admit that in the back of our minds there is also some fear? I was excited last New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Conversation With God Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 3, 2018
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    Habakkuk wonders why God is slow in answering his prayers and why He delays in punishing Judah's evil. He is surprised that God will use the even more wicked Chaldeans as His rod of punishment.

    Otab so“A Conversation With God!” Habakkuk 1-3 David P. Nolte Please turn in your Bible to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was one of the Minor Prophets of which there were 12 in number. They not called Minor because they’re under 21. They’re not called Minor because they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Change His Mind

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018
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    Using Bible verses from both the KJV and ERV to support opinions on both positions.

    We are often reminded not to “Cherry pick” verses to support a singular opinion. This is not an accusative declarative but merely to support the following methodology of understanding the Biblical verses that a reasonable person could examine on the subject of this lesson. Your decision as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Arellano avatar

    Breaking Free From Our Unwanted Past Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    Some people are not enjoying life because of their past. This topic is about Biblical principles of how we can go beyond our unwanted past.

    What we are today is a result of our choices of our past experiences. Some, if not all, of our choices and personal mindset today are still being influenced or dominated by our past. Some people cannot move on and experience meaningful living because of their unwanted past. For us to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding On To Our Past - Resentments, Regrets And Remorse

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 4, 2022
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    "Holding on to our Past" is something that can inhibit not only our relationships, our outlook on life, but also our sense of identity and spiritual growth in Jesus.

    If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings prior to the Sermon. The assigned readings for this day were: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16 and Luke 20:9-19. I will be Drawing from our New Testament reading in Philippians this morning. And I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be In The Now

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018
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    It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

    BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Does This One Count?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004
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    We ought to have to pay the penalty of sin because we refuse to obey. But God in Christ has done what we could never do for ourselves and has given us a fresh start.

    Teenage boys were always looking for something to do on a warm summer’s day, and so the clanking sounds and the laughter got to me that day. I walked across the street to where my best friend lived, and found him in the back yard, with his father, engaged in something new: they were throwing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist