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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Invest & Invite

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
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    Strategy for reaching out to the unchurched -- invest in serving them and invite them to hear more.

    Luke 14:15-23—Invest & Invite 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,099 views

    Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

    Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
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    Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

    This text contains a very important interchange between Jesus and Peter. And although in total it contains just a couple of sentences it is very important. Jesus has been talking about dealing with a brother who sins against you and after that teaching Peter came to ask Jesus a question about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    That Word Our Flesh Hates...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
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    James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

    Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,339 views

    This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

    How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017
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    The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Love Who You Are

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 29, 2018
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    It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. I'll be highlighting some statements we make if we have a negative view of ourselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a positive one.

    LOVE WHO YOU ARE It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. Today I'll be highlighting some statements one might make if they have a negative view of themselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a more positive one. 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    How Are You Living?

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016
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    EXAMINE YOUR LIFE DAILY WHETHER YOU ARE STILL PLEASING GOD

    HOW ARE YOU LIVING? MAIN TEXT: MICAH 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord refine of you but to do justly, and love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humble with your God? EPHESIANS 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
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    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
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    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 5,435 views

    Cross

    BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    In Christ Alone: "In The Beginning"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
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    Christ, as seen through the eyes of John. Bible scholars have long viewed his narrative as the most theological of the four narratives. Calvin wrote: "The first three exhibit His body...but John shows His soul."

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 6, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “In the Beginning…” [Part One] John 1:1-5; 10-14 The gospel of John is distinctly different from that of the Synoptic Gospels; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014
     | 5,127 views

    A funeral sermon in which we learn about the person something of her relationship to herself, to others, and to God.

    Jutta was one of those people that make a preacher’s job easier – or really, the job of anyone who speaks in public. I came to know Jutta at the vespers service held each Thursday evening at the Manor. She always sat close to the front – on the second row, in fact – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zoltowski avatar

    Triple Giving Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 30, 2016
     | 7,837 views

    A look at giving of your knowledge, your time, and your money for the common good. The message discussed our need to use what we have been given to lift up the Body of Christ. The need to use the gift we have been given in accordance with our faith.

    It is better to give than to receive. That is what Paul quoted Jesus as saying. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Today we will conclude our series on giving by talking about HOW we give. Last week, you’ll remember, that we said if you are in Christ Jesus, the question was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Pastor Cordell Starks Sr avatar

    It's Time To Come Off The Playground

    Contributed by Pastor Cordell Starks Sr on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,663 views

    To help the believer to mature and spiritually grow up in God and to know his word.

    Intro: I often reflect back on my childhood memories and I think about how fun and exciting it was being a child. I reflect back on the times when I was in elementary school and how exciting it was when we would get the opportunity to go outside at recess and play on the playground. There we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist