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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "God Pays The Price" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 22, 2007
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    Sermon 3 in a study in Hosea

    “Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by her husband, yet an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the sons of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley. 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Pay Attention To Yourselves!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2015
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    Many times we are worried about other things that we miss out on the most predominant factor and that is ‘paying attention to ourselves!

    Pay attention to yourselves! Luke 17:3”Pay attention to yourselves!....” Many times we are worried about other things that we miss out on the most predominant factor and that is ‘paying attention to ourselves! To be careful and to be on guard are other translations. God spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pay Attention To The Details

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000
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    We are given instructions that prepare us for God movement in our lives.

    "Pay Attention to the Details" (Gen. 6:9-22, 7:15-16) - Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church “Make yourself an ark” were the words given to Noah. God gave this feeble old man blue prints for building a floating “tay-bawh” which is the original Hebrew word for this ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shake It Off

    Contributed by Brian Morse on Jun 22, 2006
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    Disciples of Christ can expect to be attacked by bad things, but like Paul, we can shake it off.

    First Christian Church in Earlington Rev. Brian Morse Traditional Worship: Sunday 9:30 am Casual Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm 215 East Main Street, Across the street from the Post Office 383-5250 FATHER’S DAY : SERMON JUNE 18, 2006 ACTS 28:1-6 (Note to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Willing To Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006
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    Sixth in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message is designed to move the series and the congregation to a point of commitment.

    Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “What I really lack is to be clear in my mind what I am to do, not what I am to know. The thing is to understand myself, to see what God really wishes me to do. . .to find the idea for which I can live and die.” Or as Robert Lewis rights in his awesome book The Church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Does It Pay To Pray?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
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    A Message to Christians

    Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake It Off Series

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021
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    Faith does not stop you from getting bit – you can remove the teeth of foolishness – but you can’t remove the teeth of the world – but you CAN overcome it! It can become so engrained in you, the POWER of God – that it becomes second nature and muscle memory and you just DO what you always do!

    Shake It Off! Recap Resolutions: 1. Become a Better Christian 2. Spend more time in fellowship 3. Get in spiritual shape Those 3 resolutions are fantastic! Remember the BONUS resolution? It was to have a Fantastic 2018! What does that mean? Well – if you put the three resolutions into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the story of Bartimaeus to inspire believers to be bold and believe before seeing blessings.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, it's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance of God's Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to lean on each other as we grow in faith. Today, we will be turning the pages of our ...read more

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    "A Job With No Pay"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 18, 2011
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    A sermon about fishing for people.

    Mark 1:14-20 “A Job with No Pay” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Jesus was walking beside the Sea when He saw two men in a boat waiting for unsuspecting fish to wander into their nets. And it’s amazing what ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "It Pays To Obey"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    "It Pays To Obey"

    II Kings 5:1-17 "It Pays To Obey" I. Naaman's Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (a) He was a Virtuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Deductible, No Co-Pay

    Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003
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    God is bigger than ANY elephant.

    No Deductible, No Co-Pay Has anyone here had the flu this winter? Even the 24-hour virus kind of knocks you down, kicks you in the teeth, and leaves you an aching, shivering blob. And there’s not a darn thing you can do about it. The elephant is on the rampage. No one likes to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lift Off Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 23, 2010
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    One great thing about family is the way we encourage each other and lift up each other's spirit; this message is about how to do just that.

    “Lift Off” Several weeks ago an American Idol contestant said something like this before facing the judges, “I’m doing this for my best friend who died 4 years ago.” They showed pictures of her and her friend laughing and doing things together. Then, crying she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Paying Attention? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 14, 2005
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     | 6,299 views

    There are a lot of things that distract us in this life - but if we are not careful we may drift past the most important thing ever.

    The Israelites had a problem almost throughout their history - they were easily distracted. It was hard for them to keep on the central and important things. In the wilderness they focused on what they were eating or not eating, rather than focusing on obeying and getting to know this God who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Paying Taxes To Caesar Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2015
     | 8,501 views

    The question about taxes to Caesar in Luke 20:19-26 shows us the distinction between the authority of the government and the authority of God.

    Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Make The Devil Pay

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 27, 2017
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    When a person dies, especially a young person, we celebrate the life at the person's funeral. We shouldn't be celebrating a life that has been taken far too soon. Instead, God's children should make the devil pay for taking that life.

    Recently, I delivered the eulogy for my niece who was killed in a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee. Patricia, her mom asked me to do the eulogy and I said I would. So my wife flew down to Memphis that Friday and I drove down the following Monday. There was something stirring in me over that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational