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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Godly Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION Paul starts to deal with practical areas of family relationships – always dealing first with the subordinate member in the relationship and then offering some balancing admonitions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Serious Call To A Holy Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    This sermon is a serious call to the believer to live a holy life .It shows clearly the importance of holiness emphasising the following truths 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT

    A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE ------------------------------------------------- OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT THE MESSAGE A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE --------------------------------------------------- 1.CALLING I Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changes Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    Strengthing the Family

    Foundations of the Family: Changes Hebrews 7:11-12; 8:6-13 A survey was done on people who lived to be over 100 years of age. Some common traits for their longevity were discovered. They were the following: 1) purpose, 2) positive outlook or faith, and 3) the ability to handle change or loss. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Contend For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 26,296 views

    Instructions from the Doxology

    When Jude began his letter, his original intention was to write a general letter about the “salvation that Christians share”. But, he modified & narrowed his concern to urging the believers to “contend for the faith”. When her used the words salvation and faith he was referring to the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sincerity

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

    Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Moves In Tiny Things

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 11, 2014
     | 3,717 views

    Zechariah ends up in Holy of Holies because of a cast lot. Why would God move through something like that?

    What In The World? When it came to which priest went into the Holy of Holies, God’s will was chosen by lot. - Luke 1:9. - This is odd to us. This seems weird. - And yet here it is in the Christmas story. - We want to chase down this line of thought: What does this being part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Believe It, He Said The "B" Word

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Blessings so close, that they could throw a stone and hit them! Like a strong pot of coffee brewing, they could smell it, but not taste it. The word of the Lord said: you’ve been in this place long enough.

    He said the B word As I was working with someone the other day, there was something I was doing that came together and really worked out well for me. And one of the guys who was there said, you are so lucky, That was not luck I informed him, I said do you even know where the word luck, gets its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on May 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,527 views

    What can we aquire through the perfect storm

    THE PERFECT STORM Text. Mrk 4: 35- Intro: What do we acquire thru the perfect storm? What characterizes a perfect storm? Can we predict’em like a weatherman.. A husband and his wife were sound asleep when suddenly the phone rang. The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? How in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Heaven’s High Standard

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.

    Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Authentic / You Are The Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 283 ratings
     | 73,672 views

    When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.

    Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Living To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
     | 4,725 views

    This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

    Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Discipleship: Love Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2020
     | 3,670 views

    The primary mark of discipleship is that we love Jesus

    March 4, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Colossians 3:16-17; John 12:1-8 Discipleship: Love Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    First Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
     | 6,423 views

    The Ten commandments starts with the truth that there is only one God and not other exists on the earth. That only God is YHWH and he is jealous God.

    First Commandment Ex 20:1-3 “I am YHWH” Introduction(v.1) While Israelite's were challenging Moses and "testing" God, for food and water. God has brought them out of Egypt and performed miracles. They never understood the purpose of God that they are "a treasured possession, a priestly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Practical Pointers For Grief - 3 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,801 views

    More of our practical pointers for handling grief.

    Today I want to conclude with some practical pointers for Grief. Those who have experienced grief understand that it is a difficult journey. As Jesus points out to us in Matthew 14 after the death of His cousin, John the Baptist, there are some practical things we can do to deal with grief. He went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Introduction To The Book Of Zephaniah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,387 views

    Zephaniah presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. His prophetic ministry occurred at a critical time in Judah's history, marked by rampant idolatry, social injustice, and moral decay.

    An Introduction to the book of Zephaniah The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah around the late 7th century BC. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal