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  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Valentine’s Day—it’s All About Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,398 views

    Tradition has it that Valentine was a third century martyr who demonstrated his love through his life and sacrificial death. We all should aspire to this kind of love. When we love God with all our heart we can enjoy God's unconditional, sacrificial love.

    We all need love; we all want love. We crave it; we work hard for it, yet all too often we come up short. There is only one kind of love that truly satisfies the deepest needs of the human heart. There is only one kind of love that actually makes a difference. There is only one kind of love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Can Transform Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 20,242 views

    God can take and transform our lives. We serve an awesome God who can change the worst sinner into a great servant of His. Who woulda thunk it?

    “God Can…Transform Your Life” Introduction: Motor Homes have allowed us to put all the conveniences of a home on wheels. A camper no longer means sleeping in a sleeping bag, cooking over a fire, or hauling water from a stream. Now people can park a fully equipped home on a cement slab in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Douglas Thomas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2016
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    This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.

    In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keys To Abundant Living Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,891 views

    Their are some keys to living the way God intended. We can learn from God’s Word how we are to have Abundant living while we are serving the Lord here on this earth.

    Keys to abundant living 2 Timothy 1:7 1John 4:4 Introduction- Last week we looked at the Lord’s Prayer We looked at the importance of prayer. We also saw the benefit of prayer and having a relationship with the Lord so intimate that you would be comfortable talking to Him about anything. I asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,225 views

    This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

    This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

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    Child Of The King: Temptation And Identity

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,611 views

    The Devil’s temptation of Jesus centered upon "if you are the Son of God." Even at the cross a voice cries, "If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross" (MT 27:40). Satan’s way may seem easier, but those led by the Spirit have a far different w

    Child of the King: Temptation and Identity First Sunday of Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey There was a young preacher visiting with an old man who had an old hound dog. The preacher said, “that sure is a nice dog, what is his name?” The old farmer hemmed and hawed and said, “what is that flower ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Among The Lampstands Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,229 views

    The Jesus that we’re about to encounter is the Lion of Judah! The Eternal, Almighty, Self-Existent God of the Universe who has eyes that burn and pierce into your very soul … the judge before whom all of us will one day have to stand.

    Jesus … What do you picture when I say that blessed and beautiful name? Do you picture the classic portraits and descriptions of “Jesus, Meek and Mild”? Maybe you picture a deified Mr. Rogers with a beard? Do you picture a carpenter from Nazareth? A rabbi wandering around the Galilean ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Teaches About Judging Others

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst over reactions is a self-destructive judgmental tendency. Avoid a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be naive, bu

    Jesus Teaches About Judging Others (Matt 7:1-5) In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst reactions is a self-destructive tendency that needs to be checked is a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 83,298 views

    When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

     BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

    After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Your Thoughts Holy

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Apr 30, 2013
     | 3,487 views

    Is there holiness in your thoughts today? If such a life seems strange, would it help to know, this is what we pray for in the world to come. A way to act that is pleasing to God.

    Is there holiness in your thoughts today? Do you have thoughts about a kind of world based upon justice for all? Do you have thoughts about a world where every single person has enough to survive? A world without hunger, a world without homelessness? Do you have thoughts about such a world in which ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,741 views

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

    Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,869 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

    Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,445 views

    We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

    “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Wants To Be A Superhero? Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    Part 2 of 3 in Stewardship Series. Each of us can and should become a superhero in Christ who is mentally strong, has unlimited power, special talents and serves a much greater cause!

    WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO? STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 2: TALENT 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably noticed that one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist