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  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    Pursuing The Prize

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,364 views

    Christ allows us to forget our past.

    PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    Paul, Pt. 24

    THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also known as the Flying Saucer cult, led by Hon-Ming Chen, headed to Garland (mistaken for “God Land”), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Purpose For Being Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

    Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day Sermon In A Bag

    Contributed by Richard Berry on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,771 views

    Old wife’s tale, "The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach." Used this principle to drive home some spiritual truths about fatherhood

    FATHER’S DAY SERMON IN A BAG As I wondered how to get through to our fathers this morning, an old wife’s tale came to mind, “The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I figured using this same principle might help in driving home some spiritual truths as well. So not only will we use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Purge Out The Old Leaven Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    All behaviours are not acceptable in the Church.

    Get Rid of the Leaven! March 17, 2001 The Globe and Mail has been running some rather controversial and attention grabbing advertisements of late. In one that I hear on the radio, the idea is that a CEO is promoting someone to a vice-presidency, I believe, and states: “Jones is over 6 feet tall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ideal Marriage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

    The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,890 views

    Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

    INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,049 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Miller avatar

    What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,354 views

    This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

    Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Without Love We Have Nothing

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    This is a sermon that shows Gods love and His desire to keep anyone from going to Hell.

    Without Love We Have Nothing By Rev. David Rogers 1 Cor. 13:1-13 Prayer I enjoy going to the mall and walking around or sitting and watching people interact. I watch them running here and there to buy things to find happiness to fill a void. They spend large sums of money on clothes, jewelry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,784 views

    Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

    OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Healing For The Soul

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

    Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church and a school. “It’s not a real normal place for someone to sit and hang out, Orlowski said. The officer pulled the vehicle over when he saw it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Consistent And Committed

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,737 views

    We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

    Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    The path to sin follows a generally predictable pattern, yet man never seems to notice the signposts along the way. This message seeks to point out the natural progression that the path of sin follows, so that the child of God can be aware and alert.

    TRACING THE STEPS OF TRAGEDY Text: Gen.3: 1-7 Intro: Tragedies are certainly not strangers to our world. We hear about them every day. Tragedy is no respecter of persons, places, positions, or possessions. No one, no matter what his or her station in life, is exempt from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Healing For The Soul

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 33,648 views

    When you soul needs healing: rest, tell God all about it, rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

    Sermon: Healing for the Soul 1 Kings 19:1-18 March 13, 2005 Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation. Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist