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  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    Controlling The Tongue

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 31,001 views

    Sermon from James 3:1-12

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sinner’s Friend Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,084 views

    Jesus loves the lowly, broken, and sinful. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    I’d like to take a short quiz here today. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers. I’d just like to poll this group to see who had childhoods like mine. For example, by a show of hands, how many of us here have actually cried over spilled milk? Some of us are too old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shout For Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 81 ratings
     | 46,390 views

    How should we respond to our great God? 1- We shout for joy 2- We worship with gladness 3- We know (or recognize) He is God

    INTRO.- Shouting can be good but it also be bad. It depends on where you are shouting and to whom. ILL.- JACKIE KLEIN is a devoted mother of two little boys in the suburbs of Portland, Ore. She spends hours taking them to soccer and Cub Scouts. She reads child-development books. And she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Rose Up On The Third Day

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 31, 2015
     | 5,503 views

    To show that GOD fully accepted the offering of the LORD JESUS CHRIST done for us. Matthew 16:21 (Amplified Bible) From that time forth Jesus began [clearly] to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the e

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you accepted in the beloved? Yes. because of what JESUS has done for me. Ephesians 1:5-6 (Amplified Bible) For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    50 Year Anniversary Celebration--Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 1, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 37,984 views

    This is a sermon preached during our 50th anniversary month as a church. I encourage us to strive for excellence

    Striving For Excellence—The Present Glenville 9/2/2012 Nehemiah 6:1-4 2 Corinthians 9:6-14 How many of you watched the Olympics last month? to me one of the most exciting races is the 400 meter relay in which some of the fastest people in the world run with a baton in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014
     | 8,202 views

    Today we are going to talk about questioning God. If you were to take a tour of the Bible you would find it is filled with people questioning God, some do it the right way and some do it the wrong way.

    Doing the right thing the wrong way Questioning God: When Zachariah and Mary questioned God Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series about doing the right thing the wrong way. It is so easy to excuse bad behavior by saying, “Well I did the right thing.” It is good to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Prayers Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,658 views

    Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

    THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,378 views

    Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

    INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Life Count For Something

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

    Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    As The World Panics

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 23, 2020
     | 10,307 views

    We are in dire times right now. It is important to all of us that we keep our focus on God and not let the world distract us from our mission... only adapt, as God leads us through this struggle.

    Our nation and the entire world is in high-panic mode at this time, and we here at Sunrise Chapel, will do everything within our power to help the local communities and people impacted by the restrictions put on us by our state and federal governments. We have all agreed to “follow the rules” put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Screen Life: An Ancient Wall & A Call To Arms

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 1,045 views

    The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look.

    The lights shine brightly. I can hardly see in fact. The window is in front of me, pouring light. But I can't see. My mind is infatuated, obsessed. A kind of dementia overcomes me. I can't help but look. I try to look away, but it recaptures my attention. I know there is a real world out ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Oscar avatar

    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,781 views

    Pastor John starts the series on the Holy Spirit by teaching how the Holy Spirit was involved in both the creation of the earth and the creation of humanity.

    In the Beginning Holy Spirit Series CCCAG July 23rd, 2023 Scripture- Gen 1:2 Intro: When I was a child, and I attended worship services, everything was done in a very ritualistic way. We would walk into church, and see the worship song page numbers on the little block displays on the pillars, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,730 views

    A message about true repentance and revival

    Seeking God CCCAG, 1-22-23 Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9 Introduction I might be dating myself a little here with this opening illustration, but when I was in the army, we had these things called Lister Bags. A lister bag was a 36 gallon green hanging bag from which you could fill your canteens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022
     | 1,511 views

    do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

    God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God's Will Versus Our Will

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2021
     | 5,422 views

    Do we have ANY choice or is every aspect of our lives already been predetermined by God? Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and purposes are?

    Today I want to talk about God’s Will vs. Our Will. We are taught from the Bible that God gives us a free will. It is ours to choose. Sometimes what we choose is good and in the will of God, and other times what we choose is dead wrong. Maybe this message will answer a few of your questions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist