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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Where Do You Place Your Trust?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

    TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    God Save The King Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    What are you placing your hope in? Are you placing your hope and trust in a person? This week we’re starting a series titled Election 2008. As America prepares to elect a new president in the next few days, what are you looking for?

    How in the world did we get to this point? Do you ever find yourself asking that question? I do. When I see some of the craziness that’s going on in our nation, I ask it. When I see congress hard at work blaming everybody else for the problems they’ve caused, I ask it. When I listen to average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Eternal City: A Real Place? What Will It Be Like?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,089 views

    Is there really life after death? Or is this life all there is? It's a question that we ignore, we toss aside, and eventually ponder. It's a question that draws out fear and emotional outrage. It's a question that affects how we live and what we live for.

    Is there really life after death? Or is this life all there is? It's a question that we ignore, we toss aside, and eventually ponder. It's a question that draws out fear and emotional outrage. It's a question that affects how we live and what we live for. Could there really be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    Part one six on marriage and family

    …let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 15,410 views

    Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

    As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 1: Abel - The First Prophet Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 20, 2015
     | 8,975 views

    We need faith in God, because faith is: 1. The only rock-solid foundation for life (vs. 1). 2. The only way to see the unseen spiritual world (vs. 1, 3). 3. The only way to truly worship God (vs. 4). 4. The only way to get a good report from God (vs. 2, 4).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 1: Abel - The First Prophet Hebrews 11:1-4; Genesis 4:1-4; Matthew 23:29-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 (Revised August 18, 2023) *One of the hymns I grew up singing said, "Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen Like A Fish

    Contributed by Rodney Hall on Jan 19, 2017
     | 8,764 views

    Obeying the voice of God the first time you are told

    There is much to be said and much to be learned about a preacher named Jonah. God had a message to send the people of Ninevah and the mouthpiece He chose to use decided to go a different way. How many times in my life I have chose to go the wrong direction when God spoke. In the first chapter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Perspective

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,497 views

    We must learn to see things as God sees them.

    Intro: How we see things in our lives and in our worlds is a lot more powerful and has a lot more impact on us than we might imagine. For example, if we see the world as existing to bring us pleasure and happiness, then when it doesn’t we get angry or frustrated or confused: “why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Did You Sign Up?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

    Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Exalting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015
     | 8,398 views

    Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

    Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Lie # 1 -- Just Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    A sermon on the importance of the first commandment

    ----- TRUTH matters Proverbs 16:25; Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Cor. 13:5 2 + 2 = 4 12 inches = 1 foot 16 ounces = 1 pound -----MOST DIFFICULT commandment to keep because it’s not easy to keep the MAIN THING the MAIN THING. -----It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • C Jordan avatar

    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,659 views

    The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

    OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding My Place In The Field Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
     | 2,822 views

    Conclusion to August 16/09 sermon.

    Dakota Community Church August 23, 2009 The Field & the Force 6 Finding My Place in the Field (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,841 views

    Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

    1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Commandment To Repent, Part One Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the New Testmanet meaning and need for repentance. It was first preached in preparation for the congregation receiving Holy Communion.

    God’s Commandment to Repent, Part One --Mark 1:14-15 I remember when I was first called to preach my pastor Eugene Black and his successor Mode Powell would often invite me to preach even while I was still in high school or when I would be home from college on a break. Those first attempts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist