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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,519 views

    Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mercy Measurement

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    The topic for tonight is mercy - the forgiveness we have received and a few reasons why we should be dishing it out as well.

    27, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Mercy Measurement Introduction: I want to begin this evening by reading three passages of scripture that I used last week when we were looking at the reality of the law of the harvest. The topic for tonight is mercy. I want to look at the forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

    Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Adam Aziz on Mar 5, 2008
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     | 8,162 views

    Is there not a cause? You are here for a cause- you were not put on this earth just to be here- no you were put here for a reason.

    Is There Not a Cause? I Samuel 17:29-32(Scripture Reading) [Explain] Note VS 29- “is there not a cause?” •Cause- principle, meaningful, worthy of support What does Satan do to God’s people? I Samuel 17:9-11 [Explain] This is what Satan does to God’s people Goliath- taunted, frustrated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Everyone Is Looking For Jesus

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2020
     | 4,274 views

    Sometimes we seek Jesus for good reasons and sometimes not so Good. All the while Jesus is maintaining his priorities.

    1. William H. Hinson tells us why animal trainers carry a stool when they go into a cage of lions. They have their whips, of course, and their pistols are at their sides. But they also carry a stool, the most important tool of the trainer. He holds the stool and thrusts the legs toward the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Gifts! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! This sermon outlines 4 reasons we like to give!!

    Text: Matthew 7:9-12 Title: Good gifts! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, June 1st, 2008 Proposition: The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! Let’s look at 4 reasons we give! Introduction: This month, our focus will turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unthawing A Frozen Heart

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    We cannot get so wrapped up in being a good church that we forget the reason we were saved.

    Unthawing a Frozen Heart Key thoughts inspired by Michael L. Brown’s Go and Sin No More Rev. 2:2-5 Mar. 2, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the rich want it, the poor have it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Are Choosing Hell

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012
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     | 8,101 views

    According to the scriptures many people are choosing the broad way that leads to eternal death. There is a reason for why people are making such a choice.

    Why People are Choosing Hell Isaiah 5:8-23 There are six woes given in the verses of scriptures read this morning as a warning to those who have gone the way of evil. Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven because of the urgency to warn the people of this dreadful place Vs.14 Hell hath enlarged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejection! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    Why would the religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to kill Him? For the same reasons that we reject Him today.

    What a wonderful time of the year! The feel of fall is in the air. We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings—and it is. But so is fall. This morning we mark the beginning of a new Sunday school year. As part of that, many people moved up into new classes. That’s a new beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Investing In?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to live, they start living to die. What are you really dying for? Let us walk the plan for how to invest in a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy

    Opening illustration: Play the video clip km_lasting treasures (available from sermoncentral.com). Introduction: Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. What are you really dying for?” No matter how far ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage According To The Bible

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 18, 2025
     | 190 views

    It is not accurate to say that Marriage was instituted to make us happy; it is more Biblical to say marriage was created for five main reasons

    Why did God Create Marriage? Gen. 2:18 1. It’s Purpose: Where Does Our Happiness Fit In? Someone said “The individual does not even think to ask ‘how important is my happiness,’ because it is accidentally assumed to be of paramount importance, all the time, by everyone.” • Gary Thomas in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Reviving The Power And Fire Of The Holy Ghost For Our Lives - Ephesians 5:2 Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,075 views

    WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?

    INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Christian’s Duty To Our Political Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 29, 2014
     | 7,315 views

    An examination of the call for us to pray for our political leaders as well as some of the reasons that we usually fail to fulfill that obligation.

    THREE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERS: 1. We complain about them. - Today this is our default position. Everyone is terrible, everything is terrible. This one’s a liar, that one’s a thief. This one is kicking puppies, that one hates babies. - And so we complain. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "how Long Should We We Keep A Secret? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,696 views

    According to John, Joseph was a disciple but only in secret. This was for good reason because of the crucifixion of Jesus; Joseph feared the Jewish leaders.

    “How long should we keep a Secret?” John 19:38 For 5 Sundays, now we have looked at what it means to go public with our faith. Last Sunday, I told you that there were two men in scripture who went public by coming forward to request the body of Jesus following His crucifixion. One of those men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist