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  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "There Is A God" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 14, 2005
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    Understanding that God exists and that he is the one, true God should impact how we live our lives.

    First Things First #1 “There is a God” Deuteronomy 6:1-5 Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Sometimes, no matter how much you know (or think you know) it helps to get back to the basics… • For Israel—they were about to embark upon their greatest challenge yet; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007
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    This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,321 views

    True freedom comes in knowing Jesus Christ and doing His will.

    Freedom’s Price Galatians 5:13-18 Introduction Thus may the 4th of July, that glorious and ever memorable day, be celebrated through America, by the sons of freedom, from age to age till time shall be no more. Amen, and amen. Virginia Gazette, July 18, 1777 I am apt to believe that it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destination Disease

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Destination Disease says, "I can’t be happy right now because..." But Happiness is a CHOICE according to God’s Word.

    Destination Disease Text: Philippians 4:12-13 (Powerpoint Slides Available- email me tommyjackson@mac.com) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 6,789 views

    What is your source of Joy.

    The Elements of Joy Philippians 1:3-8 Intro. People today are consumed by the pursuit of happiness. Self help books, motivational speakers, and advice columnists claim to offer the key to happiness, but for many people the door remains locked. Unable to control their circumstances, these same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes Part Ii

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020
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    This is the second in a series of sermons I preached on the Beatitudes.

    Title: The Beatitudes Part II Script: Mt. 5:6-8. Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-21-18 Intro: In 1965, The Rolling Stones went from being just another band to one of the most popular bands of all times with the release of the song“ I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”- I try and I try and I try and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Your Dreams

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
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    The dreams that God places in your heart are not there by accident. They are part of His divine plan for your life. Like Joseph, you may face challenges, but hold on to your dream because God is faithful.

    THE POWER OF YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Ephesians 3:20, Joel 2:28 INTRODUCTION: Dreams are powerful. They are not just the things we see when we sleep, but they are visions, divine revelations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothers Day: Not Gospel Sermon, But A Tribute With Humour.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 23, 2014
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    True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is happy!”

    Ex 2.1-10 Psalm 127 Col 3.12-17 John 19.25b-27 Summary: True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    One Wish

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007
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    If you had one wish, what would you wish for?Eternal life with and through Jesus?

    In fiction a wish is a supernatural demand placed on the recipient’s unlimited request. When it is the center of a tale, the wish is usually a template for a morality tale, "be careful what you wish for" writ large; it can also be a small part of a tale, in which case it is often used as a plot ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,273 views

    Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

    A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

    Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Benefits Of Unselfishness

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,677 views

    Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

    Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Dunn avatar

    Joy Of The Saints

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Apr 2, 2011
     | 3,913 views

    Christs joy don’t require stuff

    Joy Of The Saints John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. Christ desires to have his joy fulfilled in us. His joy is not fulfilled in the things of this world. He had no house to live in. >>Only a heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Jesus Knew

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
     | 1,928 views

    He’s telling you not to be surprised “if the world hates you”, and then he’s telling you why it hates you. It’s precisely because “we love our brothers.”

    In preparing the sermon for today, a singular thought pressed on me repeatedly. We read the stories of Jesus. We recite the Creeds of Christendom, and we share the understanding that Jesus was fully God and fully man . . . the divine paradox. But how often are we really willing to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Consider The Omnipresence Of God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 2, 2010
     | 4,199 views

    The giving of careful thought to the sublime, lofty,and grand subject of the omnipresence of our almighty God is a worthy undertaking.

    CONSIDER THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD TEXT: Psa 139:3-16 INTRO: These verses are beautiful expressions of the omnipresence of God; conveying deep instruction. Needed is a plain discourse on the omnipresence of God. THEME: The giving of careful thought to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God