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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Control Freak

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2023
     | 3,046 views

    Have you ever known a controlling type person? What's at the heart of being a control freak? You may be thinking of someone who needs to hear this sermon but just because we may not be a 'control freak' that doesn't mean we don't have any control issues.

    CONTROL FREAK Have you ever known someone who could have this label attached to them? People who feel they have to control you, the situation; everything? There are people who like to micromanage things. There are people who get very upset if you don't take their advice. People who have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Sanctified Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2023
     | 1,656 views

    God is holy and he leads us to holy life in every day situations. We must practice holiness in our conversations, dialogues and oration. We don’t have casual talk and formal talk concepts. We must behave always same manner as followers of Christ.

    TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12 THEME: BE SANCTIFIED   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This section runs through chapters 4 and 5. Prior passages were mostly a description of the Thessalonian believers' spiritual growth and their excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Go A Fishing, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,330 views

    Is fishing really the right thing to do?

    I GO A FISHING JOHN 21:1-4 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 21:2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Love.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 11, 2024
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     | 2,303 views

    Love is a verb, it’s a word of action. The actress Joan Crawford once said “Love is a fire but whether it warms your heart or burns your house down, you can never tell!”

    God Love. Psalm 103:8-13 The reason I named this, God love, is because you have to know God love, before you can love God and others appropriately. If you’re ‘one’ that says, “I know God loves me but….” Until you truly understand that nothing can separate you from Gods love, confusion dominates. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

    When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

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    Understanding Our Identity Through The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,115 views

    This sermon delves into the nature of the Holy Spirit and how our identity is shaped through it.

    In this message, we will explore the identity of the Holy Spirit and our relationship with Him. When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father. When we talk about God the Son, we can understand a Son. But what happens when we say God the Holy Spirit? People can ...read more

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    Understanding Our Brokenness: A Path To God's Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,197 views

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that draws God's attention. This condition allows us to better understand ourselves and Him. However, we often resist this process as it's challenging to let go of our personal goals, ambitions, and interests. But it's through this surrender that we truly experience God's provision.

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that captures God's attention. It provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with Him. Although we may resist this process, surrendering our own desires and interests, it is through brokenness that we truly grow. Just as a broken ...read more

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    What Does Patriotism Have To Do With Serving God In America?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,561 views

    Being Patriotic is a good thing! We live in a blessed nation and should be proud of our country, but as believers in America we need to understand about the foundation of our nation to fully appreciate it and realize it was very much part of God's plan!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 1, 2010 Date Preached: July 4, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Special Events/Days Title: In America, what does Patriotism have to do with Serving God! Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [ESV] 1 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fast God Chooses

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014
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    While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

    Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    Christians Find Glory In Unlikely Places 1) Glory in death; 2) Glory in service

    If you had to buy milk and eggs, would you go to a sports store? If you wanted to eat a big juicy hamburger, would you stop by a sushi restaurant? No. A sports store is an unlikely place to find groceries, and a sushi restaurant is an unlikely place to sink your teeth into a meaty hamburger. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You On The Lord's Side?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 26,254 views

    The Importance of making a definite decision to follow Christ.

    Introduction A. One of the Greatest Questions in the Bible is found in Ex.32 1. Asked by Moses when he came down from the Mountain with 10 commandments. 2. What he saw angered and infuriated him! And no wonder... 3. God’s People were worshipping a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 55,033 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationships God’s Way Part #4 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 3,337 views

    How you work for the Lord and your family.

    1. All you need to bring home from work is you. There are four critical attitudes for the Christian worker: -Sincerity of heart. Vs. 5 "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." -Integrity Vs. 6 "Obey them not only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Missions Work Is Fishy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

    Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,549 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ