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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Makes Us Different

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

    Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letting God Play His Role

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 3,109 views

    Christians need to let God play his role, while they do their part in reaching the world.

    Letting God play his role Jonah 4: 1-11 Intro: Playing church - Kids play house & take on the role of mom, dad, others… - Many play church & forget that the role of God is taken Read Jonah chapter 4 From these verses we get truths that show the real spirit & nature of man - People want hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved Or Mad?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Good preaching brings one of two results.

    Saved or Mad? Acts 14:1-4 1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Answers Hezekiah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of the New Testament believer

    God Answers Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:1-6 Primary Purpose: To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of a New Testament believer. I. Isaiah’s Pronouncement- He had to deliver a unwelcomed message, that Hezekiah would not survive this illness. He tells him to get the affairs of the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    This sermon explores concepts held by various people regarding Christ Jesus.

    Mark 8: 27-38 Jesus Who? Intro: Have you ever been asked an embarrassing question or one to which there is no really good answer? “Do you want a whippin’?” --- “How dumb do you think I am?” --- “Do you know who I am?” --- “Does this outfit make me look fat?” --- “Do you know why I stopped you?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Gives The Growth, Not Church Leaders

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    A short homily given at a mid week communion service, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not upon leaders, forms of worship or types of evangelism. It’s all about Jesus!

    1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 St. Paul had some words of rebuke for the Christians at Corinth; and when I hear St. Paul rebuking a church I always have to ask myself some questions. The questions are: How does this apply to me? How does this apply to my local church? How does this apply to the national ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

    Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should I Be Consistent Or Daniel In The Lion's Den

    Contributed by Larry Horn on May 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    An example from Daniel on the importance of living a consistent life - The result is actually seeing God’s Glory

    Daniel in the den of Lions Stand Fast despite the pressure to sin or partake of wordy things. Dan 1:8-16 Reject compromise of God’s standard – refuse to run with the mulititude Dan 3:12; psalms 1 Live in such a way that no charge ( other than your commitment to God ) can be found against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility Enjoined

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,471 views

    Humility is very scarce today in the world and in the church, but Christ exhort us that the way of greatness is the way of humility.

    HUMILITY ENJOINED STUDY TEXT: Luke 14:7-11 There is scarcity of humility in the world and in the church today, there is equally over- abundance of pride. Everyone loves to be honored, recognized and respected above every other person. But Jesus is teaching us the way of humility as the way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A King Came From A Cave

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Dec 10, 2012
     | 5,365 views

    This is just a good introduction to a Christmas sermon that can be taken so many different directions. I hope it blesses and inspires you.

    Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Our picture of the Christmas story is often glamorized in today’s modern interpretation of Jesus being laid in the manger. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Real Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

    * Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Shrub Or A Tree

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,185 views

    Jesus came to bring us abundant life and that life is found by placing our trust, our faith in the one true God.

    A Shrub or a Tree 01/10/10 PM Text: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Introduction Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NASB) Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Jesus Looks For Committment

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,533 views

    Physical - spiritual and symbolic truths

    Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:56-69 August 26, 2018 Jesus Looks for Commitment After hearing or reading this message, my deepest desire is that you will take the time to go back and read John’s message to us in today’s reading. What is the deepest part of this reading? What shall we find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Dress For Success Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,195 views

    We need to know how to dress as Christians

    How To Dress For Success Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Say yes to the dress. Well, what should I wear? That all depends on the season, occasion, resources, style and preference. If you’re going to the prom – get a tux or formal. If you’re going to play a sport – dress accordingly. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis J Locke avatar

    This We Know

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 745 views

    In the good times and in the difficult times - God is at work in us. And we know, that all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. God, in His foreknowledge, chose us to be conformed to the image of his Son. ~ Romans 8:28-29

    Good News… from God’s Word… Romans 8:28-29 And we know, that all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. God, in His foreknowledge, chose us to be conformed to the image of his Son. ~ Romans 8:28-29 There is plenty of ‘bad news’ out there ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare