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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What? Are You Weak Or Something?

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

    What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship Part 2 The Church's Calling Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    This sermon is about proper stewardship of the church’s calling.

    What is balance? Balance is a tricky thing. The last couple months I have watched Victoria learn the concept of balance when it comes to a bicycle. It was a tricky at first for her. She was constantly leaning to one side. One training wheel was well worn, and the other looked brand new. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 216 ratings
     | 20,335 views

    22nd Sunday after Pentecoast proper 24

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 16, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed us as your redeemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,019 views

    When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    The remedy for division rooted in pride is the proper appreciation for the Cross.

    Introduction: A. I love the story of the two men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. 1. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” 2. “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.” 3. So he climbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Supper – Examined

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper

    Title: The Lord’s Supper – Examined Theme: To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Cor 11:23 NKJV For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 4,881 views

    First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

    “Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Deal With Anger Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 3,649 views

    Paul tells us the proper way to handle this issue

    How To Deal With Anger Ephesians 4:26-27 Introduction: Is anger a sin? Is anger ever justified? Is anger ever appropriate, and if so, when? How does one deal with anger? These are legitimate questions that need to be answered. All of us deal with anger. The question is “How do we deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Does God Have A Plan For Our Lives?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,089 views

    A sermon for the 16 Sunday after Petecost, Proper 20

    16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.20] September 20, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,348 views

    Love puts all the spiritual gifts into proper perspective.

    Introduction Thirty-two years ago I sat on the grounds of a college in Denton, Texas reading a New Testament. Although I was raised in church, I felt like I was reading the Bible for the first time. The highlight was when I came across 1 Corinthians 13. I have the chapter number circled, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    A Comparison Of Matthew And Luke On The Parable Of The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,744 views

    A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 23, Series A

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 12, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have poured out your redeeming grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,606 views

    Without the proper intake of water, your body will suffer greatly. The same can be said of your spiritual life if you don’t have a proper intake of righteousness.

    We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. We are learning that each of these attitudes determines our altitude. Jesus offered these beatitudes to remind us that God isn’t focused on man’s outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Church That God Will Bless

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

    Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    To Forgive Or Not To Forgive? Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 46,656 views

    When we have a proper understand of God’s forgiveness of us we will have a proper disposition of forgiveness towards those who do us wrong.

    Cornerstone Church Palm Sunday - April 9, 2006 “Lord Teach Us To Pray Series” “TO FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE?” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 What image comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free