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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "It's In The Way That You Use It" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    Sermon #1 on creating a shared vision.

    Nehemiah 2:11-20 Sermon Series: Creating a Shared Vision “It’s in the Way that You Use It” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Around 444 BC, a Jewish man named Nehemiah was given a vision by God. He was to rebuild the wall around the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do You Know That You Know?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,749 views

    This sermon is an evangelistic message which came as a result of reading the book “Introducing The New You: The Ultimate Makeover” by Dr. Lewis Gregory wherein he included an evangelistic outline in Apendix A about knowing God.

    I want to begin this New Year by laying a spiritual foundation for knowing God. God’s purpose is that you truly know Him and know that you have life – life eternal! One man’s testimony of how he truly came to know God goes like this. “The moment I got into my old truck, I knew something was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seemingly Insignificant

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,850 views

    Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered, even in what you try to do for God, whether it is doing any good? Let God be the judge of that!

    SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT Text: John 3:1-16 Were so programmed to think BIG that many times we miss the power of SMALL! The powerful third chapter of the Gospel of John is the story of a conversation Jesus has with ONE man. Turn to the very next chapter the great truth Jesus discusses with ONE woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Know, Serve, Impact Series

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Feb 4, 2023
     | 2,216 views

    The Good Shepherd had come to find His lost sheep. And so this morning I want to talk to you about our mission is. This was His mission, this was His purpose…

    Sermon: Know, Serve, Impact Series: Slide Introduction If you have your Bibles open to Luke 19 and I want you to see this interaction between a man name Zacchaeus and Jesus Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Irony Of Working On The Sabbath

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,518 views

    Can a Christian really work on Sunday? Can work be a form of worship on Sunday?

    I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I LIKE A RESTFUL “PEACE AND QUIET” ON SUNDAYS. SUNDAY. RESURRECTION DAY! THE DAY, AS A CHRISTIAN, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TO BE OUR SABBATH. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT THAT WAY. I MUST HUMBLY CONFESS THAT FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Can You See The Manger?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "You Got To Live To Get It" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,468 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others EVERYONE that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting JESUS CHRIST as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE eternal life.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris San Joaquin National Cemetery Gustine, CA 5 May 2008 Memorial Service for SFC (Retired) Lester Corley BIG IDEA: Everyone that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE Eternal Life. REFERENCES: John 11:17-27 (I Am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have You Forgotten Your Maker? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 108 views

    The sermon urges us to turn from self-reliance and busyness, remembering that our true purpose and security are found in knowing and seeking God Himself.

    Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Life runs fast, doesn’t it? The calendar fills, the inbox swells, the deadlines line up like dominoes. We build our days with bricks of busyness—palaces of productivity, towers of tasks, fortresses of to-do lists. And yet, there comes that quiet hour when the house ...read more

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  • Grant Adams avatar

    Courage And Conviction

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,835 views

    Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart?

    Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart? Why are so many people struggling with their very existence, having no real purpose for living? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeds Of Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2020
     | 6,972 views

    What does God require of His people? Can external habits reveal internal problems? What kind of seeds of kindness are you planting? Random acts of kindness? Planned, purposed seeds?

    THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have pill sizes baggies with about 10 seeds in each one, random. I also put two cheerios for donut seeds? What will you grow? *QUESTION: CAN EXTERNAL HABITS REVEAL INTERNAL PROBLEMS? WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE AND EXPECT OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Christ Out Of Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013
     | 4,210 views

    What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

    Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,098 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

    Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 214 ratings
     | 164,983 views

    There are great discoveries, but the greatest discovery that anyone could ever make, is Self-discovery.

    Mathew 16:13-18: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying: “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” And they said” “Some say that Thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets”. He saith unto them: “But whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Ownership With God Part 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,618 views

    getting past the things that keep us from taking ownership in what God is doing.

    Acts 6: 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Responsibilities, Rights, And Privileges Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9)

    Some of the topics that will be covered 1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9) INTRO: “If you ever find the perfect church – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational