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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Real Worship Wars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,415 views

    The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

    The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Son

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

    <Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

    Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who's In Charge

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

    Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are We Servant Of God Or Sin

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2015
     | 4,385 views

    Look at the world today and ask your self this question.

    ARE WE SERVANT OF GOD OR SIN ROMANS 7:14 -25 The most powerful forces we deal with are sin and Satan. We have four powers in which to deal with. There will always be temptation. Sin Self Satan We can experience victory through Jesus Christ. (1)We are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 30, 2016
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    Hear it with carefulness with self-application and in faith, be enlightened - LIVE IT

    SERMON Hear O Earth Jer 22:29 I. The exclamation – O a. It is expressive of deep grief i. O Absalom ii. O Jerusalem II. The Repetition a. Earth, earth, earth b. Expresses deep concern c. How great the danger i. Under condemnation ii. In darkness iii. In bondage iv. Misery v. Other darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,000 views

    Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Will Cry At My Funeral

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 4,900 views

    Sermon about concentrating on others and setting aside self.

    Who Will Cry At My Funeral? Ephesians 5: 15 – 20 Intro: I’m not fond of country music; but, I love some of the song titles that deal with living. I read some in a sermon by David Hill on SermonCentral titled, “How to Live Until I Die.” Here are a few: His Teeth Was Stained; But His Heart Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Driven To The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    To example what God teaches Moses through his wilderness experience

    Driventowilderness SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Driven To The Wilderness Exodus 2:15-25 Primary Purpose: To look at what God was trying to teach Moses through his years in the wilderness These passages represent the second 40 years of Moses life, from age 40 to age 80. In the beginning of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Small Group Leader Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

    The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Helping Hand Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    INTIMATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE LORD CENTERING AROUND HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ANTICIPATING HIS HELPING HAND

    BIG IDEA: INTIMATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE LORD CENTERING AROUND HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ANTICIPATING HIS HELPING HAND INTRODUCTION: This strophe serves as a doxology to sum up many of the themes of Psalm 119. The tone is one of humble petition rather than arrogant demanding: "Let my ...". As ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Marriage Ceremony

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    A shorter, but Christ-centered, wedding ceremony that I perform for most couples I unite in marriage.

    NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Many ministers prefer to take the opportunity of performing a wedding, and give a full blown sermon. I personally feel that is uncalled for in this situation. I believe that this is the bride and groom’s day, not the preacher’s - so with that in mind, I keep it simple and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    God’s faithfulness to us in Christ Jesus should be center of our desire to be faithful to God.

    1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / God Is Faithful Intro: The formality of letter writing hasn’t changed much since the time of Paul. The Greek format was: salutation, signature, body of the letter, date. Paul, however, added a little something to the beginning of most of his letters. He added a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Conquering Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    Will Christ be the center of your celebration this Christmas season? Are you living for the things that Christ died for?

    Introduction: Will Christ be the center of your celebration this Christmas season? Are you living for the things that Christ died for? The Christian needs to remember that our joy is because of Jesus, our songs because of our Savior, our love because of our Lord, our inheritance is because of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Noah; The Man Of Favor Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 22, 2016
     | 8,528 views

    Noah lived in a wicked world but he was favored by God. This sermon centers on how to be an influence on others.

    Hillary and Bill Clinton decided to go for a drive one weekend to see the beautiful countryside and take a break from politics. After a while, they needed to stop for gas. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked a man to help them. Hillary looked up and screamed at the top of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare