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  • David Welch avatar

    Created For Good Works Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
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    Twelfth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on our calling to reflect His goodness.

    Knowing God Series #12 “Channeling God’s Goodness” Created to be good and do good Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Worship By The Book Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,177 views

    If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

    Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007
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     | 7,372 views

    Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

    Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place Introduction Manufacturers have regularly recalled such items as automobiles, television sets and, of course, more recently, Chinese built children’s toys. If defective, these items can be very dangerous. In 1972, General Electric issued what may be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does God Make Us Sick? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010
     | 4,948 views

    Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

    Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trampling Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
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     | 6,771 views

    A lament over the way commercial Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving until we hardly even recognize Thanksgiving

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like to do it… I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Toward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 681 views

    This sermon encourages us to live a Kingdom life, focusing on Christ as our faith, doctrine, law, and hope, and recommitting to Kingdom values.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is once again a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been so lavishly poured out upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. It's a grace that calls us together, not as strangers or ...read more

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    Beautiful Surrender PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 885 views

    Encourages believers to find strength in surrendering to God, echoing Jesus' submission and faith during His crucifixion.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, blessed and humbled, to share with you a message that has been stirring in my heart. It's a message that is as timeless as the ages, as profound as the deepest ocean, and as vital as the air we breathe. Today, we gather to reflect on ...read more

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    Peter's Mother-In-Law Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

    Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#3] PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW Mark 1:29-31 Introduction: Jesus came to earth to seek and save the lost. Jesus did that by meeting the needs of individuals and families. The experience in Peter’s home shows this. Jesus was entering Peter’s home in order to rest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing For Your Life

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016
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     | 10,360 views

    THE DAYS OF DIVINE HEALING HAVE NOT GONE. HEALING IS STILL POSSIBLE

    THE HEALING FOR YOUR LIFE MAIN TEXT: 1 PETER 2:24 “Who his own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed”. JEREMIAH 30:17 – “I will restore health unto thee and I will heal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #11 The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Consecrate Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015
     | 4,621 views

    To fully consecrate one's selve to God is not an easy matter. We struggle with our double-mindedness because the selfesh/sinful nature causes us to be double-minded. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit that a believer can come to surrender fully

    Introduction: Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:16 I. The Meaning of Consecration to God A. Dictionary definition of consecration 1. To make or declare sacred, dedicated to the service of a deity 2. To devote or dedicate to some cause or purpose Example: Athletes to a sport, a student ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2019
     | 1,496 views

    My sisters and brothers, I have missed you with an undeniable love force that feels, hears, and sees a woman in distress and a man in disbelief.

    Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2019) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 King James Version (KJV), [The testimony of John]) Greetings In The ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,177 views

    Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Humility: Lessons From The Master's Feet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 840 views

    Explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness in service, and following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, in this moment, because our God, the author of our stories, has drawn us together. We are united by His love, bound by His grace, and driven by His purpose. Today, we ...read more

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    Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    (Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist