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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Setting Priorities: Loving Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    God appears to Abraham & says, "I want you to take your son & offer him as a sacrifice on the mountain that I will show you." I can’t begin to imagine how Abraham felt inside when God asked him to do that.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Or Death

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007
     | 4,027 views

    What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?

    Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022
     | 2,626 views

    We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

    Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Is Love

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,913 views

    A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

    Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

    ?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Price Of Godly Living

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,972 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Importance Of A Parent's Words

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

    I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kingdom Keys - Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,315 views

    To fully be God’s people, everyone needs a whole heart transformation by fully surrendering to God and asking him to have his way with us.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,216 views

    This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

    Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2007
     | 4,548 views

    The meek are not weak. They trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things, submitting in His way and time. Their strength is Spirit-controlled, so that God’s will be done and His glory be manifested.

    The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount is to inform God’s disciples of the qualities they are to possess and display to a watching world. So far we’ve come to see that a blessed Christian is someone who is: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • We know we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living With Assurance: Confirming Your Calling 2 Peter 1:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,213 views

    "How can I be sure of my calling in Christ?" This is not just a theological question; it’s a deeply personal one. In a world full of uncertainties, wouldn’t it be comforting to know that you can live with full confidence in your relationship with God?

    Living with Assurance: Confirming Your Calling 2 Peter 1:10 “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” Introduction: A Life of Certainty in Christ Today, we’re going to consider a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Micah: Right Conduct Out Of A Right Heart For God Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,622 views

    God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.

    Psalm of Praise (Opening) Psalm 84:1-4 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hosanna! The Triumph And Humility Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,758 views

    Today, as we gather on this special occasion of Palm Sunday, we embark on a journey to explore the profound significance of this pivotal event in Christian history.

    Hosanna! The Triumph and Humility of Christ Introduction: Today, as we gather on this special occasion of Palm Sunday, we embark on a journey to explore the profound significance of this pivotal event in Christian history. Let us open our hearts and minds to the transformative truths revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifts/Generosity: Show Me You Care Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 7, 2018
     | 7,833 views

    A gift given in love always shows value .A gift given in love should always be received lovingly. A gift given in love imitates the Ultimate Gift-Giver

    Gifts/Generosity: Show Me You Care Matthew 26:6-16. 1. A gift given in love always shows value. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston S. Churchill 2. A gift given in love should always be received lovingly 3. A gift given in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    36. From Law To Grace Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,558 views

    The Jews, by their stubbornness in rejecting the grace of God extended to them, unwittingly gathered all humanity into God’s embrace.

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 36 – FROM LAW TO GRACE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church