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  • Douglas Martin avatar

    Ingredients Of True Success

    Contributed by Douglas Martin on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to

    Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building A New Nation In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025
     | 5,291 views

    “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

    The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Have I Moved The Ball Today?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,146 views

    The objective measure of the progress of a football team is whether they can advance the football toward their goal-line. Paul lays down 4 hash marks to show Christians how to judge their own progress in Christ.

    “HAVE I MOVED THE BALL TODAY?” Col. 1:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Why will all of the referees check their voicemail immediately after the Super Bowl? So they can hear someone say "no missed calls." B. TEXT “...So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Man Who Understood A Woman

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,628 views

    Why do women you know go back home after the visit to the ER or the domestic violence shelter? Why does she call the police, and then refuse to press charges? Why does she go from one alcoholic to another? You have met her. Maybe someone here is her!

    16 November 2005 “The Man Who Understood A Woman ” John 4:7-4:26 The title of the lesson this morning is “The Man Who Understood A Woman.” I knew that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Lifestyle, Or Stylife?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    "Laying down in a pig pen doesn't make you a pig; but you'll sure get up smelling like one" -Unknown

    Looking back as we begin, at chapter 2 verse 28 of this letter, we see that John is exhorting his readers to “...abide in Him (Jesus); so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming”. I think it is very appropriate to begin a sermon about ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A New Walk

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 3,295 views

    As we enter into a relationship with Christ, we are called to walk in a new way. We need to turn from the dark and head down the straight and narrow.

    A New Walk Ephesians 4:17-32 I. A NEW WALK (4:17-24) 1. THEIR EMPTY IN THEIR MIND (17) - The word ‘futility’ literally means empty, vain, worthless. - The world is one big façade… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    My Cup Runneth Over ... With Contempt Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    WHEN THE PROUD LOOK DOWN ON US WITH CONTEMPT, SEEKING GOD’S GRACE -- THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD NEED TO LOOK UP FOR GOD’S GRACE

    BIG IDEA: WHEN THE PROUD LOOK DOWN ON US WITH CONTEMPT, THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD NEED TO LOOK UP FOR GOD’S GRACE I. (:1-2A) WE LOOK UP TO THE LORD OUR GOD A. Because He is Enthroned in the Heavens B. Because He is our Master = the one who is responsible to meet our needs II. (:2B-3A) WE SEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communion - What Does It Really Mean?

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 42,322 views

    A recent survey showed that most Christians aren’t quite sure about this practice handed down from Jesus to His disciples to the Church.

    Title: Communion: What does it really mean? Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 28, 1992 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; (24) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Floating Iron

    Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,335 views

    The sin that weighs us down is like the weight of iron that made the axe sink. The power of the Cross is that "wooden stick" that helps us float again.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Covenant Of The King

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

    The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    "Walls"

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 31,728 views

    Walls separate us from each other and God but Jesus shows us how to break down those walls and build something better.

    “WALLS” Why do we build walls? Walls in a home provide a barrier to keep out the elements, to ensure privacy, and to hang pictures. Why do we build walls? Fear! For protection. As a defense against hostile forces. The Great Wall of China was built to keep out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Extreme Surrender Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    In order to be a world changer I must be willing to lay down my life. Part 1 in a series called "How to Change Your World."

    How to Change Your World – Part 1 October 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION One of the things that was clear from our study of the Sermon on the Mount was that followers of Jesus have within themselves the potential to make a great impact on the world. Jesus referred to those who take his message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Just For You -- For The Common Good

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    Encouragement to explore and develop the gifts of the Spirit—not as a responsibility to weigh you down, but as a way for you to love and honor the God who loves you.

    I have a few questions for you. You don’t have to answer out loud. No show of hands required. You don’t need to nod your head. You don’t need to shake your head. But these are not rhetorical questions. They are real questions, serious questions, important questions. What do you think God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Soul Laid Bare

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    Caught in the act, what do we do? Follow the path that King David wlaked down as he repented of his sin against God.

    Sermon Title: A Soul Laid Bare Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have all heard the expression, “Hands caught in the cookie-jar”. We have used that expression to describe the end-result of many illegal ...read more

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