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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Commendation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,214 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

    Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Curse Of Pornography

    Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 12,013 views

    Many male Church members are "hooked" on pornography.

    Here’s the too often heard scenario: An eleven year old girl, coming home from school by herself, is met by a man who has been hiding in the shadows. As he steps out he has in his hands some pornography which he bravely displays before her eyes. The girl is frightened and runs to the safety ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,714 views

    This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

    MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Popularity Contest Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Who are you trying to please?

    Sunday Morning August 16, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#7] POPULARITY CONTEST 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and watched a car load of boys or girls showing off? It seems like often times they are in a convertible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “how To Build A Faith That Moves Mountains”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 14, 2016
     | 16,372 views

    Defines faith and reveals how to grow it.

    “How to Build a Faith that Moves Mountains” May 15, 2016 Hebrews 11:1-3, 6, 8-10, 13 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Into Thin Air

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
     | 2,367 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 11 regarding three things we can learn from Enoch.

    Text: Heb 11:5, Title: Into Thin Air, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, PM A. Opening illustration: the spike that Kait and I saw on Thurs morning vanishing into thin air B. Background to passage: these are examples in Hebrews of heroes of God who overcame their suffering by faith clinging to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 4,608 views

    Even though God can do all things It is you and I that He used to accomplish the things that need to be done.

    What Makes God Smile? Have you ever wondered that if something you said • Or something you did made God smile? • I know as a parent there are things that my children have done • that make me smile. • At the same time there are something’s that my children say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,988 views

    God desires us to live by faith. The only way to please God is to live by faith. Faith is not a blind leap of faith it is instead a walk in the light.

    Intro: What does God want from us? Whether we are successful like the general or a servant like the young girl, or a prophet who shares the Word and will of God in this story God wants us to live a life of faith. Seasons 2 Episode 9 of Bones. Dr (bones) Brennan gives a completely false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is His Commandment Series

    Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 14, 2021
     | 3,136 views

    "And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment." 1 John 3:23-24

    This is His Commandment By Marc Heatherington Our passage today is from 1 John 3:22-23: And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walk Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 1, 2025
     | 51 views

    This sermon on Hebrews 11:5 explores Enoch's life, showing how his consistent, daily walk of faith earned him the testimony that he pleased God, which led to the ultimate reward of bypassing death and entering God's presence.

    Introduction If you could choose how your life would end, what would you pick? Most of us would probably hope for a long life and a peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones. But the Bible tells us about a man who received a far more spectacular exit. His name was Enoch, and his departure from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division And Unity

    Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,542 views

    I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

    DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All To The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,739 views

    First Corinthians 10:31 shows us what is involved in worshipping God with all of our lives.

    Scripture For the next several Sunday Evening Worship Services, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and how to worship in private, in families, and in public. I have preached some of this series before, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024
     | 748 views

    1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

    DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 202 ratings
     | 19,817 views

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Name In The Book?

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,465 views

    All of us must stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    IS YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK? REV. 20: 12-15 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SEEMINGLY COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS WHO DO ALL THEY CAN TO GET THEIR NAMES IN RECORD BOOKS BY PERFORMING AMAZING FEATS, BE IT SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, THE WORLD OF FINANCE, POLITICS, THE MEDICAL FIELD, EDUCATION, AND THE LIST GOES ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist