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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

    “CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Entering The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    We change our citizenship to the kingdom of God through confession, repentance, faith, receiving, going public, and following Jesus.

    The Secret Message of Jesus June 25, 2006 Entering the Kingdom John 3:1-21 I’ve been speaking over this last month about Jesus’ message – the Message about the Kingdom of God. Jesus taught us that the Kingdom of God is not something that will only happen in the future, but the Kingdom is ...read more

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    Too Busy Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    How many countless people are merely existing, even in the church? It is often the result of not focusing on God’s agenda and direction for the way we spend our time.

    Text: 10Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. 11Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. (The Message) Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The 10:30 Whistle Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,468 views

    If prayer is meaningless, then we are taking the name of the Lord in vain everytime we say, "Our Father, who art in heaven." Thus the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer is a request that we keep his name holy.

    I have been told by a socologist that Ware Shoals, SC, has the distinction of being one of the last true old fashioned mill towns in the South. The term mill-town, as used by this sociologist, doesn’t mean that you have a mill and a town; but rather that you have a mill and a town that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Heart Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
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    Thanksgiving Holiday reminder that we need to be aware of all year.

    12, October 2003 Dakota Community Church A Heart of Thanksgiving Introduction: The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When The Wind Blows

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 11, 2012
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    The wind of God blows to undo all the works of the devil: Your healing, your deliverance, your miracle, your breakthrough is in the wind. (Let the Wind Blow)

    All through the bible we are given symbols of the Holy Spirit: through these symbols we learn who the Holy Spirit is and how he manifests himself and inter-acts with his people. (Fire) (Oil) (Water) (Dove) (Wind) Fire: Purifying, Illuminating, searching Oil: Healing, comforting, consecrating ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too Busy (2 Of 4, Stewardship) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 20, 2008
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     | 3,356 views

    “I don’t have time.” “Be there in a minute!”...If you have used any of these or similar type statements, you know the experience of being in the TRAP – Time Restraints And Pressures

    Text: Verse 10 (The Message): "Figure out what will please Christ then do it." Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: everything we have belongs to God - God has given us the honor and responsibility to manage his property, finances and affairs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,191 views

    James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Temporary Illusion Of Material Things Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013
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     | 8,436 views

    James teaches about the temporary nature of material things...

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:9-18 August 28, 2013 Read Scripture: James 1:9-11 9Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023
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     | 851 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of repentance, urging believers to acknowledge their sins and embrace God's promise of forgiveness and new life.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am filled with joy and gratitude to stand before you today, a humble servant, eager to share the Word of God with you. We gather here as seekers, as believers, as children of God, united in our common purpose: to grow in understanding, to deepen our faith, ...read more

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    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 959 views

    This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

    There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Gratitude

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    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    We know from our study of God’s Word that the promised result of persevering through trials is the reception of blessings from God. But what is the outcome when we blow it, when we fail?

    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation James 1:13-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 10, 2000 Introduction: Let’s pray. Turn in your Bibles, if you will, to James 1. We’re going to be studying verses 13-18 this morning. Our study of James to this point ...read more

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  • Chip Monck avatar

    I Am. . .the True Vine Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

    What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Meet God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 3,293 views

    Troubles normally don’t come alone but avalanches of them come and throttle us; Moses and Aaron were facing one such situation.

    Meet God who will meet your needs! Numbers 20:6”So Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and they fell on their faces. And the glory of the LORD appeared to them.” Troubles normally don’t come alone but avalanches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Drama

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017
     | 2,894 views

    overview of life

    THE DRAMA OF LIFE IN THREE ACTS INTRODUCTION. -- Jesus Christ is the author of this drama. It surpasses anything ever put on the stage in conciseness, in point, in graphic delineation, strength of characterization, in pathos and in fullness, height, depth and beauty of meaning. Its dramatis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational