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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    A God-Focused Goal

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
     | 4,134 views

    A God-focused Goal of Salvation and Sanctification being Practiced, Proclaimed, and Reproduced.

    Intro: 1. From 1932 to 1955 Robert Woodruff was the president of Coca-Cola. After World War II he led the company to adopt his goal, which as he put it, “That during my lifetime, I want every person in the world to taste Coca-Cola.” 2. The Apostle Paul also had a goal, a much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Tell The Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,548 views

    God's word is truth. We, as his people, must practice truth.

    Series: Big 10 “TO TELL THE TRUTH” EXODUS 20:16 OPEN One young boy is constantly late for school and what's worse is that he always has a big lie explaining why. The teacher tells the principal that she has had it with his exaggerations. The principal tells her to send the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015
     | 4,138 views

    To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

    Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Happiness Through... Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 16, 2016
     | 8,441 views

    Happiness is the product of practicing certain disciplines that make us like Christ.

    Series: Be Happy Title: Happiness Through… Text: Psalm 103 Truth: Happiness is the product of practicing certain disciplines that make us like Christ. Aim: To encourage the church to practice these disciplines to experience God’s happiness. INTRODUCTION Ruth Graham, the wife of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Regular Reminder

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 2, 2014
     | 3,982 views

    The Lord's Supper is a powerful, practical reminder of the Lord, the Mission, and the People of God.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, "Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Apr 6, 2017
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     | 12,365 views

    Sermon from the series "Practical Christian Living" on powerful and effective prayer.

    Powerful and Effective Prayer James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peacemaking, Ii Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,776 views

    Let's talk about the practical steps to take to make peace with others.

    1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Peacemaking, II 5/25/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we observed the failure of the Corinth Church to handle conflict between its members. There were three lessons we noted that we essential to get into the right mindset for making peace. The first was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
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     | 8,282 views

    Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

    Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Protecting The Unity Of The Church

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021
     | 5,509 views

    The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

    We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Servants Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010
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     | 8,445 views

    Presents the offices of the church and the roles of the members.

    Introduction Sometimes in studying God’s Word you find a nugget of truth that really speaks to you. I found such a nugget in our passage. It is this: I am God’s gift to you! Now, before you take me to Walmart for a gift exchange, let’s go through this passage together and see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Building A Christian Family

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 23, 2021
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     | 16,936 views

    Build your family through covenant, not contract. Because just as God loves you unconditionally and eternally, God wants you to love your family unconditionally and eternally.

    Building A Christian Family Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. - Psalm 127:1 I would like to start my sermon with a small family joke: A little girl asked her father, "Where did the human race come from?" Her father replied, "God made Adam and Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning By Doing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

    God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 6,075 views

    A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

    HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Forgiveness By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024
     | 596 views

    But when we choose to forgive, we break free from that cycle. We release ourselves from the burden of anger and resentment, and we open ourselves up to healing and reconciliation. When we forgive, we let go of the past and make room for a brighter future.

    The Power of Forgiveness Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about a subject that is close to the heart of God and essential for our own spiritual well-being — forgiveness. The power of forgiveness is one of the most profound aspects of the Christian faith. It's not just a nice idea; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal