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  • Maurice Armstrong avatar

    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Mar 7, 2025
     | 588 views

    God is not a man; He cannot lie, therefore, whenever he speaks, obedience is the only expected response.

    For centuries, "the Church" has taught “Repentance” as the focus of the Christian experience. A daily confession of all sins. But, from the beginning with Adam and Eve, God has always been much more concerned about our obedience--to His Word. “God is not a man, that he should lie…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,454 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Hope

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

    1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 1): Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    The believer who is justified is to work toward holiness and righteousness. The believer is to live a holy life and become a servant of righteousness. A genuinely saved person cannot abuse the mercy of God. He cannot walk in sin; he cannot make a habit

    By: Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon MO. Sermon done with help from the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 1): He is to Know His Position in Christ Rom. 6:1-10 Intro: Saving Private Ryan clip (scene on bridge when Captian Miller tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    God's Creation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 27,052 views

    By looking at creation—what God created and how He created it—we can see that He created in order to point us to a relationship with Him.

    1. The order of God’s creation (and God said… and it was so) 2. The goodness of God’s creation (it was good, 1:31) 3. The crown of God’s creation (1:26-28) 4. The purpose of God’s creation (1:29-30) How many of you like mysteries? You know, the ones where you have to examine the clues to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Abandoned By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    This sermon shows God’s divine justice, which is delivered upon unrepentant sinners.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 1:24-32: 24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Prayer For True Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,178 views

    The 2nd message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Prayer for True Spirituality Colossians 1:9-14 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    Do not murder has to do with the value we place on every life.

    It was in the Fall that he brought his gift, when the leaves turn and the days grow shorter and the wind begins to blow just a little colder in the evenings. It was his favorite time of year. The winter was horrible. Nothing grew. Even if he could have plowed a trough the seeds would be wasted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Parents Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on May 11, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    This is message 5 in a series of 5 on the family. This message focuses on the parents role in raising children in the Lord.

    Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Parents CenterPointe Christian Church – 12.11.05 Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly after he was born, she went over & kicked her offspring, and it looked like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    If we don’t clearly understand the gospel message ourselves, how will we be able to share it with others? Here’s a lesson that will help prepare us to share the message clearly.

    Introduction: A. In the Scripture reading that was just read for us, the Apostle Paul was concluding his letter to the Colossians and he asked them to pray for two things. 1. First, He asked them to pray that God would open doors for the message. 2. Second, He asked them to pray that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How I Know God Is Good

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,001 views

    TO SHOW GOD IS GOOD REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

    HOW I KNOW GOD IS GOOD 1 Chronicles 16:34 (1 Chr 16:34 KJV) "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever." (Ezra 3:11 KJV) "And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good…” (Psa 100:5 KJV) "For the LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Capital Punish: Christian Or Barbarian?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    WHAT DOES JESUS BELIEVE ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? That would be the big question. I does not matter what I believe but it does matter what Jesus believes.

    CAPITAL PUNISH: Christian or Barbarian? Rom 13:1-6 NIV Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Independence Day

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 406 ratings
     | 111,459 views

    Discovering that Christ has set us free from guilt, death and the fear of accusation

    Independence Day Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2 Theme: It is only in Christ Jesus that we find true freedom Seed: Song “Independence Day” by White Heart & an old sermon I wrote 10 years ago Purpose: Help believers to recognize the freedom they have in Christ and motivate seekers ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    Evangelism As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    This is the final sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon finishes the look at evangelism and ties the whole series together.

    Some of the ideas in this sermon come from "Essentials in Discipleship," by Francis Cosgrove. Tonight is the last week of our 8 week study on discipleship. We began to wrap up the study last week by finishing up with evangelism. Tonight we will finish our look at evangelism and hopefully go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    God Gave Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    2nd sermon in a series that explores 4 main points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book

    God Gave Eph. 1:3-14 Intro: Anyone like to get gifts? Tomorrow is my birthday…and I’m personally envisioning coming home to a brand new 42 inch LCD HiDef TV hooked up with a replay of the LSU National Championship game showing on it. Yep…if I was truly loved, that is what I would get. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist