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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Building With Compassion Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,491 views

    4 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to build with compassion.

    Building the Right Way Building with Compassion Church Fights I’m told that there is a church in Texas that debated over the issue of telling a lie. Some felt that there were some occasions in which a little white lie was acceptable. The others felt that there was never an occasion in which a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fueled By Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

    I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

    Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 10,707 views

    This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

    Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Essence Of Obedience

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,143 views

    We have our own idea of what the essence of obedience is. But, according to Jesus, just what is it?

    “Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, ’If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Blocks

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,983 views

    Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

    BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,202 views

    For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

    A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,365 views

    Sermon 15 in Hebrews Series

    Follow the Leader Hebrews 13:7-25 Slide Everything rises and Falls on leadership – John Maxwell You may not believe that saying, but we see a lot of truth of that statement throughout the whole Bible. Consider the history of Israel or the church, We find good leaders who followed the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kissing Jesus

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,678 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Many people today are merely "kissing Jesus" instead of loving and serving him.

    I have a thing about names. When I was a young boy, my dad would make my brother and I memorize different things while we were riding in the car from Dallas to Kansas City to visit my grandparents. One of the things he taught was that we were named after all of our uncles, older male cousins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldly Grow

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

    Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Is There Hope For Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    God continues and completes what he starts.

    Scripture Introduction Today’s text is a “plaque verse,” you find it inscribed on plaques, “calligraphy-ed” on cards, and on lists of verses Christians memorize. A couple of weeks ago, Kevin sent me a link to Steve Green singing it. In my previous pastorates, we sang, “He Who Began a Good Work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why We Need Elders Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

    Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Praise God For His Promise

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,133 views

    We need to praise God more than anyone else. As the Psalmist also declared, “Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?” (Ps. 113:5). Just for His promise, we could praise Him.

    “Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, ’Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,663 views

    When it's time to get up and get going

    A man was out playing golf with his friend one day and he told him he was looking for a new caddy. And his friend said, “I know a great guy. He’s ninety years old but he’s got eyes like a hawk.” And his friend said, “He sounds great, tell him I’ll be playing next week.” The next week came and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist