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  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    5 Keys To A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

    I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Not Take The Bait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Resisting temptation is the only way to go

    Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look, Listen, And Feel

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,686 views

    I am sure you have all heard those words with CPR training however they can apply to our lives spiritually as well

    James 1:19-27 Look, Listen, and Feel Introduction A. How many of you are certified in CPR? B. After you give the two rescue breaths what are you suppose to do? Look Listen and Feel C. This is very important for our spiritual life also. D. Background 1. One of my favorite books 2. James is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Do I Look Like?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,808 views

    The text describes to us, not to forget what manner of person we see in the mirror.

    James 1:17-27 What do I look like? One of the cool things about going to an amusement park or carnival is a visit to the "house of mirrors" or "hall of mirrors." When visitors look at themselves in these mirrors, their images are distorted! Perhaps they're very tall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 55,857 views

    Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Emmaus Road: The Road Of Understanding

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    On the Emmaus Road Jesus opened the understanding of two disciples to the truth of His' resurrection and this understanding completely changed their lives.

    THE EMMAUS ROAD: “The Road of Understanding” Luke 24:13-28 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Nahum: Where Do You Stand With The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,490 views

    We see various aspects of the LORD from Nahum -- POWERFUL, a Refuge for the righteous, and Wrathful on the wicked. Let us flee from the Avenging Wrath at hand and take on the LORD as our Stronghold through trusting in His Son's Sacrifice for us!

    (Psalm of Praise: Psalm 93) Message Where do you Stand with the LORD? Originally given 4/10/11 Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor Sterling C. Franklin John 7:50-52 'No prophet comes from Galilee' Jonah - from Gath-Hepher (cf. 2 Kings 14:25), in the region of Galilee. Nahum - from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgment Has Been Scheduled Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2016
     | 5,187 views

    Whether judging a nation in the course of history or all mankind in the end times, God is completely organized and on schedule.

    Judgment Has Been Scheduled (Psalm 75) 1. This week, I emailed Janie to remind her to purchase a new giant calendar for 2017. Even though the new year is more than 6 months away, we will soon be scheduling events for 2017. 2. Sometimes, when event are scheduled even further in advance — ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Determined To Win Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 549 views

    To be determined to win means to run with focus, discipline, endurance, and dependence on God. Life may not always go as planned, but when you refuse to give up, you position yourself for divine victory.

    DETERMINED TO WIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 8:37, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 24:16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a race. But unlike earthly races, this one has eternal rewards. Many people start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Being Different: Different Fruit Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 598 views

    If we are going to strive to be different, we must first think differently, then prove our change by our different actions.

    The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Warren Bird avatar

    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,387 views

    Christ’s post-resurrection appearances establish its historical reality, its prophetic reality and its evangelistic reality. It really happened - to fulfil God’s plan, promised in the Old Testament. Thus, it is GOOD NEWS for us, to live and to proclaim.

    Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. Do you believe it? {Extract a strong affirmation from the congregation.} In that case, you are a step ahead of the original disciples in those early hours and days after the first Good Friday and Easter morning. They found it very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

    OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Wow Factor!

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 67 ratings
     | 28,745 views

    Updated May 18, 2025 Now Glory is a word that contains much emotion and much wonder. It is often used when we experience something that has a Wow factor. Such as, "Oh what a glorious view!" or "That performance was glorious!"

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21: 1-6 and John 13:31-35. I am sure ... that most of us have seen do-mi-noes set up by the thousands or ...... even by the tens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Get Off The Bench

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,124 views

    Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

    Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational