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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Keeping Things In Perspective

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 22, 2016
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    Sometimes we believe the whole world revolves around us. Other times, we wonder if God really cares about us. Psalm 8 gives an attitude adjustment for both. Our true self-esteem is found in God, who is great and greatly to be praised!

    Psalm 8 Keeping things in Perspective Do you ever think that maybe Galileo and Copernicus got it wrong, that our solar system doesn’t really revolve around the sun? Because on some days it seems like the universe just revolves around you? Now let’s be honest. We all have our moments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Jonah Is Us Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is the conclusion of our series in the Book of Jonah. This was a hard sermon that challenged our congregation to examine how we are like Jonah, and what we should do about it.

    Jonah Concluded Text: Jonah 4:5 – 11 So we’re finishing up in Jonah today… I thought after last week I’d be done with it, but as I was re-reading it… just going over it one last time to see if the Lord would have me say any more on this book. I realized that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Nothing But Jesus Crucified

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020
     | 4,912 views

    the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

    Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Scandal Of The Cross

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 17, 2006
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    1. What does it mean for God to suffer? 2. What does it mean for us to suffer?

    I was watching the ABC special “The Path to 9/11” a few years ago as it showed two Arab men talking in a restaurant in the U.S. They were planning the plot on the World Trade Center. One of the terrorists was telling the other that he had been in Germany and began talking about spiritual matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,639 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Knowledge Of God" Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015
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    The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

    "Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Do The Finger Pointing

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 7, 2023
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    If finger pointing is impolite and it is so often connected to self-centered, sinful behavior why does God do it? God does this so that when sinners see their lost condition he can point them to the cross of his Son. There forgiveness is found. There salvation and eternal life are offered.

    “Finger pointing.” What thoughts do those two words bring to your mind? For the most part they are probably negative thoughts. At a very early age we are taught not to point at people. It’s considered impolite. As we get older we experience finger pointing in many different ways. If we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 28, 2009
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     | 7,809 views

    Study the lives of Joseph and Mary to learn how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

    Has there ever been a time when you had to make room in your life, for someone or something? When Judy and I first got married we lived in a 12’ x 60’ mobile home. When we first moved into that home we felt like we were living in a castle. We had an abundance of room. We did not have a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Moral Compass

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014
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    What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

    INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Place For A Pity Party

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    Pity is natural but is for others not ourselves. Self Pity is dangerous. (1)Everyone is subject to self pity (2ADVERSITY IS NOT MEANT TO LEAD US TO SELF PITY BUT TO STRENGHTH IN CHRIST(3)Turning to God in our self pity is our hope for deliverance from it

    No Place for a Pity Party MT 16:21-24 If we think in terms of thankfulness we might say that there are many emotions that would compliment a heart that is filled with thanksgiving. For example love compliments thanksgiving, happiness compliments thanksgiving, joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God Says: You Are Priceless

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 7, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,054 views

    This is a sermon sharing the Good News that God says that we are priceless. It is a sermon dedicating to helping people realize their worth so that they can be uplifted and in response uplift others.

    Scripture: Luke 6:17-26; Genesis 39:1-23; (Call to worship - Psalm 8) Theme: Recognizing Your Worth Title: God Says: You Are Priceless! INTRO: Grace and peace to everyone in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about recognizing your true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Trigger A Great Awakening

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,287 views

    Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!"

    Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!" That is the beginning. We become willing to be a vessel ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,528 views

    We are always trying to blame our sin on something else - on someone else, on society, on circumstances. But Jesus says that what makes us sin is part of ourselves.

    I stopped watching TV news three or four years ago. But you have to know what's going on, somehow, so there are a few sources I've come to trust. But guess what? They're just as depressing as TV news. Because what is actually happening is worse than what you might imagine if you stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Baumgartle avatar

    Just War

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

    A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do It Now.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    This sermon cast a vision for building a New Life Center for the future.

    Do It Now 9/10/2000 Joshua 3:1-8 John 11:38-44 Today is the beginning of a new day in the life of our church. We are celebrating Kickoff Sunday in one of the greatest moves of faith we have taken to date. In a football game, the opening kickoff goes a long way in determining who gets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed