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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Obsticles To Kingdom Life- The Respectability Trap Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    This is sermon #5 of the Sermon on the Mount series (#4 was preached by Jesus Castillo), Using the text from Matt.6:1-18 Jesus speaks of doing our good deeds in secret to please only God.

    The Sermon on the Mount #5 Obstacles to Kingdom Life ¡V The Respectability Trap Matthew 6:1-18 CHCC: October 7, 2007 Skit: IN SECRET: Janet Arnold, Summie Roach INTRODUCTION: (Comment about skit) Most people like attention when they do good deeds, but the most amazing example of tooting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007
     | 7,040 views

    Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Guess Who's Comin' To Town? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 24, 2007
     | 4,669 views

    Advent is a season of waiting for the coming of Christ. He came as a baby, and now we are waiting for His second coming.

    A. How wonderful it is to gather together to worship Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! 1. If you are visiting with us today we extend to you a warm welcome and hope that your experience with us and the Lord today will be a blessed one. B. I thought we might start with something on the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,058 views

    We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

    Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    All That I Am -- All The Time

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,979 views

    It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to Jesus.

    I will send you the power point for free, just email the name of the sermon in the email subject line. (This sermon requires highspeed access or access to download the video) All that I am -- All the time Philippians 3:4-11 It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

    GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pastoring

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,220 views

    Sermon preached at a pastor’s & missionaries meeting.

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastoring Central Texas Mission Council Meeting May 19, 2007 Introduction Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5, What a charge! The words the aged Apostle Paul penned to Pastor Timothy have been inspiring men for hundreds of years. The force and power with which he gave that charge hasn’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Playing A New Game Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,363 views

    Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

    OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Conscience - The Umpire, The Fire Alarm, And The Gatekeeper

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Why do you say the things you say and think the way you think?

    This morning, I want to talk to you about yourself. Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Why do you say the things you say and think the way you think? Sometimes, I think the hardest person in the world for us to understand is ourself. Have you ever felt that way? Well, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Can Do What I Want Because God Forgives All Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,428 views

    In Romans 6 Paul gives us wisdom concerning being dead to sin and alive to God. A much needed message in a world of compromise by christians

    I CAN DO WHAT I LIKE BECAUSE GOD FORGIVES ALL SIN ROMANS 6.1-23 The story is told of a man who had heard of a church where they believed in sinless perfection after you had come to Christ and were baptised. He joined the church, professed faith and was baptised in a freezing cold river in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    The Second Word Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    The study on Angel Ministry is not just a time of something to tickle our minds with like Bible trivia. It is an important study to help you live an overcoming, victorious life

    Angel Ministry #3 Commissioning, Second Word The study on Angel Ministry is not just a time of something to tickle our minds with like Bible trivia. It is an important study to help you live an overcoming, victorious life. Most Christians consider Angels as Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Green Pastures"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,500 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow him.

    19 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow Him. REFERENCES: Green Pastures – a metaphor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Walking It Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,665 views

    But as noted… we often find ourselves in tensions between two feelings … the tension between a spirit of legalism and a spirit license.

    Walking in True Freedom Part 2 – Walking It Out Brad Bailey – July 15, 2007 One question I asked last week…Are you free to do anything you want (if within your means)? Yes… but somehow we sense that’s not the greatest news to hear… it helps us think about what true freedom is… spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 65,803 views

    This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

    JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Some Christians Have Dim Lights

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    Where were you when the lights went out.

    SOME CHRISTIANS HAVE DIM LIGHTS Matt: 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist