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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
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    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
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    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross And The Conscience

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
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    God gave man a conscience. No animal has this gift. It is an internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. That is why the laws of most nations are basically the same, even if the Bible is not the basis of their laws

    The Cross and the Conscience Job 27:6 NLT I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live. Job 27:6 AMP My uprightness and my right standing with God I hold fast and will not let them go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days and it shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do All To Stand Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,775 views

    How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Securing Our Nation Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 4,745 views

    How should Christians view national security

    Series: America Bless God My goals for these sermons are 1) Convince you to register and vote this November 2) Help you to sort through what criteria are most important. 3) Equip you to help others. 4) Influence you to join with others in praying and fasting for our nation. Securing Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stopping Sin's Progress Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,102 views

    Contending for the faith

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon: Stopping Sin’s Progress Sunday October 31st, 2004 Intro: Jude 3-4 “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Aware Of Presence

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Oct 8, 2002
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    Christ presence in believers

    Prayer Name some TV personalities or sports figures you identified with while growing up. What did you see in them that reminded them of you? Did you want to be like any of them? How did you want to be like them? Leave it to Beaver - no matter what good I tried to do it came out wrong. Lone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruitfulness Is God's Will

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2002
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    In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission.

    Introduction: Fruitfulness is God’s will for us. In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. Let us examine our lives even as the gardener ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The External Evidence: Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    2nd of 4 in an examination of the Great Commandment

    The External Evidence: Authenticity Mark 12:28-31 Last week we said that authentic Christianity is motivated by a passion for God¡K That authentic Christianity is motivated by a strong, extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, and desire for God. Passion is essential¡K it¡¦s a necessary ingredient if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luis De Jesus Ginestre avatar

    Procesando Tu Herencia

    Contributed by Luis De Jesus Ginestre on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,587 views

    Antes de alcanzar todo lo que Dios destinó para nosotros, debemos someternos a los procesos del Espiritu Santo para estar preparados para recibir nuestra maravillosa herencia.

    PROCESANDO TU HERENCIA JOSUE 3:1 " JOSUE SE LEVANTO DE MAñANA, Y EL Y TODOS LOS HIJOS DE ISRAEL PARTIERON DE SITIM Y VINIERON HASTA EL JORDAN, Y REPOSARON ALLI ANTES DE PASARLO." INTRO MIENTRAS MIRAMOS HACIA EL FUTURO, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    In The Hands Of The Potter

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,414 views

    God shapes us like clay to be used for His purposes

    Sermon for 5/2/04 7 p.m. SBC Philippi, Philippi, WV In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18:1-6 Primary Purpose: God uses various means to shape us and mold us for His purposes. Introduction: When I was in 10th grade, I took an art class. We had drawing, painting and scratch board and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We All Need Some Encouragement"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.

    Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

    (1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do You Have A Green Thumb

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

    “DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal