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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Living Stones Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 31,350 views

    As living stones built on Christ the Cornerstone we become the temple for God’s Spirit and a priestshood serving one another.

    Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Of The Living

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

    Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    To Live Is...

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,396 views

    Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

    To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013
     | 10,073 views

    God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Deliberately

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    A young man at the age of 16 would turn the tide of an entire nation because he determined that he’d live deliberately for God.

    INTRO: 1. Spiritually times had never been darker for Judah, their sins where unspeakable. a. Priests of Levi were now serving idols b. Sexual perversions were conducted in the temple in name of worship. c. Alters and idols sat on their roofs to offer sacrifices to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Differently

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

    Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Living PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,240 views

    Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

    Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

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    Living In Abundance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    Jesus provides abundantly for the people attending the wedding in Cana. The God we worship is a God of abundance and not of scarcity.

    John 2:1-11 “Living in Abundance” INTRODUCTION It has been said that the world is alive with God. Some people have eyes to see and behold a multitude of miracles in their lives. To others God is invisible and they see nothing of miracles, only luck, fate, or happenstance. This story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mislead & Misguided

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

    MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Win, Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

    A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Blocks For Success - Vision Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    The message deals with accomplishing God’s purpose in our lives. First in the series.

    Building Blocks for the New Year - Vision Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction It has gone by so fast. I don’t know where the time went. I can’t believe it’s already here. You have probably either said, or heard, all of these statements this past week. If you haven’t I’m sure you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Rest Take On Burdens Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
     | 4,644 views

    God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

    Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lukewarm Living Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,426 views

    Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

    OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2021
     | 3,518 views

    1Peter 2:6-9b. “The Living Cornerstone” 1) Coming to the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6), in having: 2) Affection for the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:7-8), that believers are: 3) Chosen by the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:9a), resulting in 4) Serving with the Living Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:9b).

    1 Peter 2:6-9b 6 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living On A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    This message is based on the parable of the persistent widow. It’s a call to prayer. It was written as the Iraqi crisis completed the first week. It concludes with directives on how to pray for our troops and our nation.

    Living on a Prayer Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 18:1-8 / March 23, 2003 Sometimes I struggle with prayer. I wonder if God can really hear me? Am I getting through? In my mind I know that prayer is the a direct line to God and that with God all things are possible, but does God have time to take me ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God