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    Changed From The Inside Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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     | 998 views

    Explores becoming living sacrifices for God, transforming our minds, discerning His will, and using our unique gifts in service to Him and others.

    Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this gathering under the banner of His grace. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of redemption and transformation. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the words of John ...read more

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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Reasons That Jesus Came To Earth

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 260 ratings
     | 59,734 views

    This sermon looks at the 5 places in Matthew where Jesus specifically said, "I came. . ." and explores those reasons for His mission.

    WHAT WAS JESUS’ MISSION ON EARTH? A: “Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He understood that His mission on earth led to a cross.” - In Matthew, see 16:21; Jesus repeats in 17:22-23; Jesus repeats again in 20:17-19. WHAT DID JESUS HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN COMPLETING HIS MISSION? - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
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     | 5,365 views

    A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

    Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Building On?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    The parable of the two builders

    What Are You Building On? Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49 Matthew 7:24-27 (NLT) "Anyone who listens to my teaching and obeys me is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. [25] Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

    God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody Call 911

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

    SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Which Life Do You Choose?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    A message dealing with the problem of making the right choice that people face today.

    WHICH LIFE DO YOU CHOOSE? Romans 10:17 INTRO: Choices abound in our modern world. Freedom allows us to decide many things for ourselves. Man has always had certain powers to chose. Sometimes there are a number of choices which we can make. However, in many cases we must decide from only two. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kings Highway

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,224 views

    No matter what the world says, Jesus is the only way.

    The Kings Highway John 14:6 The Mush god has been known to appear to millionaires on golf courses. He appears to politicians at ribbon-cutting ceremonies and to clergymen speaking the invocation on national TV at either Democratic or Republican conventions. The Mush god has no theology to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worthy Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
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    Who is worthy to enter the kingdom of God?

    Matthew 22: 1 – 14 / Worthy or Not Intro: Cell phones have become an integral part of our society so much so that many people no longer have “land lines.” They rely totally on their cell phone. We see them everywhere and hear them ring, vibrate or play a cute tune or two. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Slippery Rocks

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    Even the fundamentals of our faith -- the Bible, prayer, the church, spiritual experience -- can become slippery, unsure. The way to certainty is through obedience.

    Although generally I stay away from stories that begin, “There were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a Jewish rabbi,” today I’ll make an exception. Sometimes you just have to be corny to get your point across. So, sure enough, there were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Rules And Boundaries Give Meaning To Sports And Life"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 19,263 views

    Take away rules and you have no game in sports. Take away God’s commandments and Rules and you have chaos and life implodes.

    Rules and Boundaries Give Meaning to Sports and Life. -Practice setting Boundaries for Your Life- Matthew 7:21-27 It is the rules and boundaries that make sports an exciting game. Take away the rules and boundaries and you have no game. Even so in the Christian life God’s commandments are given ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Nothings Going To Move My Rock

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 58 ratings
     | 43,610 views

    The rock of Gibraltar is an amazing testimony of strength, but there is only one Rock that can stand the shaking going on in this world.

    Jesus gives us the parable of the two houses and the two foundations, and the two men. These are two different houses, two different foundations, and two different men. In this text Jesus divides the whole world into two classes of people: #1 The Wise #2 The Foolish What Jesus teaches us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    ‘did No One Condemn You?’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 2, 2015
     | 6,066 views

    Questions & Answers in Jesus Day - ‘Did No One Condemn You?’ - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The setting (vs 1-2) • The attack (vs 3-5a) • The question (vs 5b) • The answer (vs 6-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Duck Dynasty is A&E's most-watched telecast of all time. • It also became 2013's No. 1 non-fiction series on cable ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    New Year -- New Commitment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,504 views

    Share the need to work on those new year's resolution

    “New Year – New Commitment” January 27, 2013 The first month of the year is almost over. 2013 is one twelfth gone. Let me ask you a question. How are those New Year’s resolutions going for ya? A lot of people have given up already. I heard about a high school ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness