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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Prepared For Glory

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 10, 2010
     | 3,276 views

    What does it mean to be a Christ-follower? When we talk about God’s call in our lives we talk about what we do for God rather than what we can be in Jesus Christ. God’s call in our lives is initially into a relationship with Him. (adapted from a sermon, T

    Prepared for Glory (adapted from a sermon, The Fullness of God’s Call, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction Talk about- characteristics/qualities of-Christ follower. Bible- uses the term- disciple- what is a disciple? Mtt 10:24-25a Disciple- learner, pupil, FWM- to learn, to understand. Speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 34 ratings
     | 45,274 views

    God loves you not because of who you are but who He is. His love is uncaused and unceasing. Rest in the certainty of His love. Enjoy the blessings of His love. Give His love away.

    Everyone is looking for love. This quest is around us every day, in the music we hear and the movies we watch. • The desire is woven into the fibre of our being. We all need love. We need to be loved. • If everyone has this same need, then there must be a universal solution. That solution is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012
     | 9,958 views

    Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

    DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,298 views

    The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

    December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Wright avatar

    pequeñas Cosas Que Ilustran El Poder De La Lengua! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,754 views

    James teaches the importance of controling the tongue and this sermon is in Spanish, but this whole series can be converted to Spanish by going to James #0.

    INTRODUCCIÓN 1. Abre tu Biblia James 3:2-6. 2. El título de la lección: "Las cosas pequeñas que ilustran el poder de la lengua"! 3. Santiago 3:2-6 está lleno de imágenes visuales. 4. Las tres imágenes que ilustran los usos James punto que, desde que son pequeños y, sin embargo, controlar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Drummer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,659 views

    Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Be A Grinch This Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,711 views

    Christmas is a time of joy, at least it should be. But sadly, many will have a Bah, Humbug attitude. A heart two sizes too small for this season. You don’t have to be green & have bad teeth to mess up Christmas, and you don’t have to live in Whoville t

    It’s true, one of my favorite Christmas shows is the Dr. Seuss classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ (1966). The wiry villain plans to dress up like Santa and sneak into houses to steal stockings and presents and trees… that is, until he meets little Cindy Lou Who from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
     | 4,944 views

    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,787 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Living The Rest Of My Life! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,348 views

    Will you be Christ from head to foot?

    Question: How do you live the rest of your life? Making Your Life the Best: 1) Pay Up! Vs. 8a “Let no debt remain outstanding…” (NIV) Psalm 37:21 “The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously…” (NIV) Question: Why does Paul begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Robots!

    Contributed by Rev. James Allen Kelly on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,270 views

    This sermon is about renewing our lives in Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: It appears that since workers in the United States want 15 dollars a hour; to take food orders and put cheese burgers together, or make fries, McDonalds are replacing cashiers with automated cashiers. However, these robotic machines, can only do what they have been programed to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,017 views

    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gluttony And Temperance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 8,516 views

    We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

    Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Tree And Its Fruit

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

    Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed