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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

    Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healthy Independence-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2020
     | 1,516 views

    9 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IX—Jeremiah 17:11(:1-14) Attention: The following was written by a pastor describing one of his experiences... I love children. I love being around them & watching them play. Once in a while, I get it into my head to give a children's sermon. Even though I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,383 views

    You are either in a first hand relationship with Christ or you are not in one at all.

    Proposition: You must personally seek the Lord! I. Because it is the only path to wisdom! A. Only He can give it to you! James 1:5,6 B. He gives it only to the willing! John 7:17 II. Because it is the way to honor Him! A. You show your faith in Him! Matthew 8:5-10 (Centurion) B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Canceling Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,079 views

    Finding the ability to leave the past behind.

    Canceling our Debts John 8:1-11 In Max Lucado’s book, He Still Moves Stones he writes of this incident we find in John 8:1-11, and he begins with this illustration I’ve used before. But it is so powerful, it is worth using again. Rebecca Thompson fell twice from Fremont Canyon Bridge. She died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    Shake Off The Dust Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,984 views

    Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

    INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Faith, Freedom, And The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

    God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over Into The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,229 views

    Once you have experienced God’s miracles in your life there is no reason for you not to continue to walk in the spirit realm on a regular basis.

    July 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-20 Subject: Part Six in the Seven Steps to Receive God’s Miracle Title: Crossing Over into the Supernatural Hasn’t God been good in our services? It is so wonderful to see the church moving forward in the things of God and what He wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,234 views

    To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Just One Thing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,580 views

    Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

    There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jesus And Grace As Demonstrated In The Life Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,172 views

    A message how the grace in Christ kept Peter in all his ups and downs. Grace elevated him, picked him up when he fell, saw past his failures, took the violence out of him, and changed him from coward to bold witness.

    Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter PPT 2 Series Title Jesus; all knowing, all powerful; all loving PPT 3 Message Title Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter Grace God's goodness given to the undeserving. 1. Jesus will elevate you. (See pic in powerpoint, Jesus calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Why? Why Would God Allow It To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    Why? Why would a loving God allow this to happen, we have choices to make either we remain where we are lost in the past, or fearful of the future. But there may be another way there may be another choice...one of serving God...

    Prior to reading this sermon it is worth noting that a gentleman by the name of Ken Ring (the moon man) is forecasting an earthquake for Christchurch of around 8 on the Richter scale two days either side of the 20th of March, though he has already amended this prediction it has put a huge weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Don’t Miss God’s Best

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,332 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about God's best for you and how people can receive it.

    Would you take God’s Word and find Colossians, the second chapter? And, I want to talk to you tonight about God’s best—God’s best. You know, the devil would try to keep you from getting saved. And, if he can’t keep you from being saved—and, by the way, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Breakfast Of Champions

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,532 views

    Does Jesus write people off because they have failed Him in some way? Does Jesus give His children second chances? if you have failed God in some way, then see how Jesus is in the business of transforming failures into champions.

    BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS John 21 Intro: I've talked with many people who have shared about some failure in their life and how they wished they could erase the past start all over again. 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ gave a fisherman by the name of Peter just that opportunity. He had failed Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,978 views

    Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

    Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ivy Drafor Amenyah avatar

    Planning Adequately For The New Year

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,653 views

    This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

    THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed