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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Living Above The Lies

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Religious lies keep us spiritually defeated; God's truth sets us free.

    Introduction: A. Diane was an average Christian who grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every time the doors opened and was taught all the do’s and don’ts of the Christian faith. 1. As she got older, church became less exciting and sometimes she even wondered if she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Hope Of Easter

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,156 views

    Hollow Hope or Living Hope? Where do you find your hope? Are you hoping to fill up on something that will leave you empty? Or are you filling up on the empty tomb that brings powerful, living and lasting hope?

    1 Peter 1:3,4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for you What did you hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fundamental Principles For Living

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    A New look at the Ten Commandments for a postmodern age

    Sermon on Fundamental Principles Exodus 20 : 1 – 17 As we explore the wanderings in the desert after the Exodus in our series, we arrive today at what is considered very important in this experience. The Israelites have now become an established nation and they needed the law. No society can ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In A Troubled Society

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Because He Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,320 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus has happened. Jesus is alive, and as the words of the old song says: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Last week we celebrated Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus our Lord and Saviour. We also shared the joy of seeing a baptism. With both of those in mind tonight, I want to affirm the great truth of 1 John chapter 5 verses 11-12 For context listen to 1 John 5:6-12 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living With The End In Mind Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 16, 2022
     | 3,980 views

    Paul brought in the dimension of time and urges the believers to "wake up, clean up, and dress up" in the light of the nearness of Jesus' return. Let us live with this end in mind and watch what we leave behind.

    Paul has been addressing the conduct of Christians since the start of Rom 12. • It is the life of those who have believed the Gospel that he laid out in Rom 1-11. • The right belief will lead to the right conduct. As followers of Christ living in a paganistic society like Rome, the readers’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith That Lives In Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025
     | 208 views

    The risen Christ lives through His people, transforming ordinary lives into visible faith—love in motion, hope unbroken, power indwelling.

    Introduction — From Faith That Saves to Faith That Lives We’ve talked about the faith that saves us — Christ’s faithfulness on the cross. We’ve talked about the faith that shapes us — the Spirit’s daily work molding our hearts. Now we come to the living expression of it all: the faith that lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Living A Double Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
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     | 860 views

    Explores Judas Iscariot's story, emphasizing God's grace and redemption, even in the face of betrayal and failure.

    Welcome, dear members of our faith community. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand on the solid ground of God's word and look out at the vast landscape of His love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will challenge us, ...read more

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    Live A Life Of Surrender PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,074 views

    This sermon explores the call to surrender our desires and plans, carry our cross, and find true life in following Jesus Christ.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and anticipation. We gather here, in this sacred sanctuary, a place where we are reminded of the enduring love and unending grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family ...read more

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    Dress For Real Success Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 8, 2016
     | 7,678 views

    Christans are called to armor up so they can stand in our evil days.

    SCRIPTURE: (Ephesians 6:10-20) INTRO: Imagine for a moment you're sitting in front of your TV screen. All ready to watch the NFL football game. You have tall glass of iced cold tea with little droplets of condensation running down the side and pooling on your coaster. A bowl of nacos with a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living With Higher Priorities Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,872 views

    Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

    Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Values We Live By

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    Our values determine our course of action.

    What makes a man willing to lay down his life for another? Consider these three examples: Richard Antrim, a native of Peru, Indiana, was a naval officer and POW in the Dutch East Indies during the Second World War. In April 1942 he attempted to intervene in the harsh punishment of a fellow naval ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Live Successfully Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 20,367 views

    A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible: Living In The Word

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    The true disciple (student) of Jesus Christ abides (lives) in God’s Word.

    The Bible: Living In The Word (John 8:31-32) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/livnword.html] If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, then you’ve probably heard lots of sermons about how important it is to read the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living At A Higher Level

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    Preached at the "Sermon at the Mount" in Rogers, OH at the Lake Mount Church of Christ.

    None of us want to be average. I doubt that anyone got up this morning and thought to themselves, “I want to see how bad I can look today.” Now, before you judge me realize God made me this way. None of us want to simply be average. Parents do not dream about their children being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ