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  • David Taylor avatar

    Be Careful

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,477 views

    We have received the instruction to "be careful" as a church. That instruction serves a purpose.

    This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Be careful! That was two words I heard a lot growing up. It wasn’t that I was accident ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Joy: Don't Leave Out The Most Essential Ingredient." Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,410 views

    In baking all ingredients are important. The same is true in the Christian life. But one ingredient is of upmost importance. It is humility. Do not leave out this essential ingredient!

    Cornerstone Church August 30, 2015 “Joy: Don’t Leave Out the Most Essential Ingredient.” Philippians 2:1-11 My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On! Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 10,688 views

    You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an

    “For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Baptism - Where We Have Been Forgetful Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 4, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    Last in my Baptism series. This sermon serves as a reminder of our baptisms.

    I love the story about the older couple that had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Slythe avatar

    Excellence Is Next To Godliness

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,092 views

    Do we serve in excellence? Or do we go through the motions in church as usual. Daniel was a man of excellence service because he served a God of Excellent deliverance.

    Excellence is Next to Godliness We have a familiar saying in the world today. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. I don’t like that saying. It’s not because I’m a slob. Believe me, I’m not a slob. At least, not a professional slob. Sure I’ve left my fair share of dirty laundry lying around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Introduction Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,957 views

    There are 5 Servant Songs (some say 4--but I’m using 5). This sermon serves as an introduction of the series, and it serves as an introduction of Christ’s earthly ministry.

    (some of the ideas for this sermon I got from an old sermon of my dad’s (also Larry Brincefield). If he had an original source, it is unknown to me. If you recognize anything herein that I need to give credit for; please advise.) Sunday, January 18, 2004 Title: Bruised Reeds and Smoking ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overflowing With Thankfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    Serve the Lord with gladness for you must be thankful for the life God has given to you. You have been given the command to sing, serve, shout, sacrifice, and submit.

    Overflowing with Thankfulness “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving” (overflowing with thankfulness) - Colossians 2:6-7 There was a man who had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

    Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offering My Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016
     | 6,467 views

    We do no one any service when we take them from their family or their spouse in order to serve the needs of the church instead of serving the needs of their family first.

    Offering my time - Exodus 18:15-27 Did you know that in Arab countries they learn to tell time by measuring the length of their shadows. It proved to be a fairly accurate way to determine the hour of the day. The Bible tells us that our Heavenly Father has measured out our days in a more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ten Commandments: No Other Gods Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,017 views

    Gods are whatever people worship, trust and serve. WHY does God care? Other gods hurt us. HOW: Practical ways to worship, trust and serve God.

    NO OTHER GODS—Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 44:6-24 Read Exodus 20:1-3. The first commandment seems like an easy one. I doubt that any of you is a secret worshipper of Baal or Zeus. You don’t kneel before a Buddha in your garden, or have a shrine to Hindu gods in your bedroom. How then is this commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Faithful With Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,762 views

    No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

    Go! And Be Faithful with Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 “The Steward of a Fortune” Imagine you were suddenly handed the keys to manage a billionaire’s fortune—not your money, but theirs. You could use it, invest it, distribute it—but one day, you would have to give an account. How would you handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2014
     | 5,077 views

    Be humble in your attitude if you want to be happy: be humble in your attitude towards self, sin, others and God.

    Some time ago (1988), Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don't miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bothersome Bartemaeus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    When Christ calls us, will we ignore that call or leap to the opportunity to serve?

    Bothersome Bartemaeus Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 / Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed