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  • Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti avatar

    Requirements For True Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,112 views

    We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

    REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Place Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 10, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 72,087 views

    A Mother's Day sermon that can easily be modified to fit any Sunday of the year.

    Place Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus Luke 7:11-17 Ashley Bridges was 10 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer. Although doctors recommended she start chemotherapy immediately, it would have required her to terminate her pregnancy. “There’s no way I could kill a healthy baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,690 views

    Belshazzar is confident and cocky. With the enemy at his gates he is throwing a party. Into this pride comes the hand of God. What is the message? You have been weighed and you don't measure up!

    Intro: When we look at chapter 5 we are seeing the second part of a trilogy of pagan kings. Chapter 4 we see Nebuchadnezzar and his repentance after God’s warning. Chapter 6 we see Darius the Mede acknowledge Daniel’s God but not accept Him. Here in chapter 5 we see Belshazzar and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Answer For Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,442 views

    This message was from the funeral of a Christian young person who died unexpectedly. It does not seek to answer all of the questions of their death, but point us to the one with the answers.

    MESSAGE - God’s Answer For Troubled Times There are times that test the soul. This is one of those times. It is at times like this that we wonder if anyone has ever experienced pain and loneliness so intently. This is the moment that that one pivotal question swirls unanswered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Fear God, And Nothing Else!

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    This was designed as a New Years sermon to teach Christians what is an appropriate fear and what is not. Biblical texts are also explored showing the blessings associated with proper fear of God.

    Fear God … and nothing else! Proverbs 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. What have you decided to start fresh on this year? A change in attitude? A new diet? A new budget? A new exercise regimen? Whatever resolutions we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Grow Stronger Than Our Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014
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    To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing stronger and stronger against your enemies? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker. IV. TEXT: Judges 4:24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fallen Angels Have No Rest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
     | 3,887 views

    To show that fallen angels have no rest because they are no longer permitted in GOD's Presence and when they are there, they are tormented instead of resting, now it's on the hunt to possess physical bodies for their rest.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you able to find rest? Psalms 62:1 (New International Version) My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fallen angels have no rest because they are no longer permitted in GOD's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,993 views

    Part 2 of 2 sermons on how the Holy Spirit guides us

    A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Acts 16: 1-10 One thing is very clear in Scripture: God guides his people. In fact, as you read through the Scriptures, particularly the Book of Acts, it seems that guidance from God through the Holy Spirit is a normal and regular part of following Jesus. But sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Do We Do When God's Answer To Our Prayer Is "No"? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,074 views

    God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: Sometimes, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO … We are happy when God says YES. We can get impatient when He says WAIT. But when God says NO what are we supposed to do?

    “When God says “No” So my question for you this morning is: Does God ALWAYS answer our prayer? In my life and in your life, God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    A study of Psalm 12 verses 1 through 8

    Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resurrection Of Jesus

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
     | 5,244 views

    In depth explanation of the biblical text and a reflection of what it means for us today

    What a day it turned out to be, in fact what a life changing and challenging week it had been. Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion, leading to his death on the cross, had seen his faithful followers scatter and hide themselves away, as they shared with each other their grief for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    The Misunderstood Meek Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,740 views

    Most people think that meek is a person who is a pushover, a person who other people can force their will upon them. They see someone who is meek as spineless and maybe even a coward. This sermon examines what it really means to be meek.

    Today we continue on in our series on the Beatitudes. Last week we looked at the attitude “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” We talked about the fact that it is good to mourn our own sin and shortcomings in our life. When we have sinned or have sin in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Desperately Seeking

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,945 views

    We're all looking for something, we just don't always know what we are looking for.

    Desperately Seeking Matthew 13:44-45; Luke 15: 1-7 Community Service in the Park May 29th, 2005 Summer Outreach Have you ever noticed that we are tireless searchers? Jesus points this out to us in our first passage this morning, Matthew 13:44-45. We seem to spend our lives searching for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011
     | 6,282 views

    Servant Leaders are blessed with the ability of learning from the past experiences, realities of the present and the possible consequences of our decisions for future. This is foresight

    Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight I have been talking about Servant Leadership in my many sermons from this pulpit before. However, I keep wondering if we still consider Servant leadership as some thing abstract, some thing utopian, unreal, not practicable? Or is there a reason for us to adapt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    What Ticks You Off? Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,427 views

    What really ticks you off? Selfish reasons, bullied, pouting OR the injustice of innocent people or the poor. Do you turn a blind eye or take a stand?

    WHAT TICKS YOU OFF? 3-17-13 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 19:45-48 INTRODUCTION: What are some of the things that tick you off in life? It is an honest question. Is it those who cut you off at the street corners, or those that pull into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church