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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

    FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Thing That Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2014
     | 5,466 views

    If we try to be justified by keeping the Law, we’ve abandoned grace as our means of salvation. And having been set free, liberated by Christ, what will we do with our freedom? Jesus grants us an opportunity to live and love like never before!

    Introduction: According to news reports, criminal gangs have tried to infiltrate the ranks of Scotland's police force, to obtain information and undermine law enforcement. You can just imagine the awful consequences. Paul was also dealing with infiltrators--in the church--people who insisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Giving What We Are Able

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

    IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Superior New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    God’s New Promise

    The Superiority of the New Covenant May 22, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on promises kept: Several years ago, I made a promise to my eldest son – that I would build him a fort to play in, and it would be done before I had to make a 6-month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Humble Walk

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    FBC Gaithersburg: funeral for Julia McNeely Vance, centenarian, physician, daughter of Irish Baptists. Text and poem requested by family. Julia's commitments, nurtured early, brought her into an unusual life. Not delivered by me because of illness.

    That classically Irish face looks out at me from the printed page, and I wonder what it must have been like for Julia McNeely, born a century ago, to have grown up and to have followed her calling. On one side were all the customs and expectations of her day and time … that women would live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Leaders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,601 views

    Explore the concept of Kingdom Leadership, emphasizing the importance of our view of God in influencing our actions, decisions, and leadership styles.

    Good morning, family! Let me start by quoting a thought from one of the most respected Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He said, "A low view of God is the cause of a hundred lesser evils, but a high view of God is the solution to ten thousand temporal problems." It's simple, y'all! Our view of God, ...read more

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    Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,039 views

    What is it like to be "alive to God"?

    12Therefore, do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. 13No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ As Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,521 views

    Jesus made it clear that true disciples forsake all to follow him.

    Putting on a uniform does not make you a soldier. Qualifications are made clear for soldiers. Kevin Ammerman of Indiana was determined to join the military, but at 351 pounds he was turned down from each branch because he was ‘too big.’ He lost 160 pounds, met the requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,553 views

    In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Yet in most churches, it is the least of all gifts utilized.

    Servanthood Scripture Base: Matthew 20:26-28; 22:39b; john 15: 12-13; Philippians 2: 1-11 The Point: In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Stuff You’ll Need: TV and VCR, the movie Sister Act (Touchstone Pictures), nails, tape Preparation: Before the session, write ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Does Not Boast PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,539 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of love as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing benevolence, humility, and the banishment of pride.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for Christ and our commitment to understanding His Word. As we gather together today, let us remember that every moment in His presence is a gift, a chance to learn, grow, and be transformed. We are here today ...read more

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    What Will You Sacrifice For The Cause?

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 12, 2008
     | 4,729 views

    Across the world, many Christians sacrifice, money, stature, safety, and even their lives for the call of Christ.Here in America, we are unlikely to experience the type and scope of persecution our friends endure. We will not be called upon to give such a

    What Will You Sacrifice for the Cause? Michael Wiley November 9, 2008 Matthew 16:24-25 Romans 12:1 Introduction: Begin with the video clip from Ajai Lall – approx 5.5 minutes We were blessed last week by a message from Ajai Lall, Lead Evangelist of Central India Mission. His message and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Receive God's Help In Time Of Need

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 20, 2014
     | 12,917 views

    Three things that are needed to receive God's help

    “How to Receive God’s Help in Time of Need” June 22, 2014 Judges 10:6-16 6 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Divine Authority PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 935 views

    Explores the call to servitude, sacrifice, and courage in faith.

    Good morning, beloved. How wonderful it is to gather in the house of the Lord, to sit beneath His grace and mercy, to bask in His love and bountiful blessings. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, hand-picked by God Himself to be part of this family, this body of Christ. Today, ...read more

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    I Owe, I Owe, It's Off To Work I Go

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,505 views

    the importance of a good work ethic

    how can you eat an egg without cracking the shell?" "Have someone else crack it for you." Ex 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work 1 Cor 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. 2 thes 3:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have The Right Shoes On?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 23, 2014
     | 9,913 views

    The sermon ask of us to walk in the spirit not in the flesh we need traveling shoes.

    Do you have the right shoes on? Romans 8:12-25 As Marilyn Monroe, once said, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." As the poet Maya Angelou says, "All God's children need traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist