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  • Jerry McKee avatar

    S.o.l.d. O.u.t.

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    This is a great acrostic I came up with to teach on how to be sold out for Christ.

    SOLD OUT [1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Church For Today

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

    “A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Likes To Work When Nothing Else Will

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,453 views

    When it seems you can’t go on, Jesus shows up.

    JOHN 5:1-9 “GOD LIKES TO WORK WHEN NOTHING ELSE WILL” A) How does God feel when people hurt? Does He care or is He unconcerned? * Jesus is in Jerusalem for a feast and goes by the sheep market where there’s a pool. * The pool has five porches that overlooks the body of water. * It’s a monument of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stumbling Stones Or Building Blocks - Your Choice!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    How can we build people up...and why should we?

    Audio File: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/178053_15567.mp3 -------------- 1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,756 views

    The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

    In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter Roots Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    A sermon on pulling up the root of bitterness. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    INTRO ƒ{ Where do the roots that produce the fruit come from? Root = cause or origin And roots come from seeds - Good or bad Seed = Birth or Beginning ƒ{ The soil of our soul is most tender and pliable when we are young ƒ{ The enemy loves to plant bad seed in the tender soil of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Hickman avatar

    You're Worth A Million

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,691 views

    In God’s eyes you are worth a fortune. Don’t give up

    You’re Worth a Million Ro 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-- his good, pleasing and perfect will. INTRO (ill) A flock of wild geese was flying south for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Flood Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    A messed up world, the grieving heart of God, and a man who dared to be different...

    Introduction It makes such a wonderful children’s story. Can you see lovely old uncle Noah with a white beard? There he is with a saw and hammer and nails, making his cosy little boat. And there are all the lovely animals walking 2 by 2 into the ark with smiles on their faces. A cloud appears, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Part And God's Part In Seeing A Spiritual Harvest

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    Do our modern evangelistic techniques match up to God’s plan?

    - I don’t recall ever hearing a sermon on this passage, which is ironic because when you dig into it, it’s a pretty important one. Harvest Job Assignments: Our job is to sow seeds and bring in the harvest; God’s job is the growth. - Mark 4:26-29. A. We sow seed. - Going back to the four soils ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Depressed Faith Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 6,085 views

    This Psalm sums up the Christian faith and what God asks us to do.

    A DEPRESSED FAITH Text: Ps. 88 Intro: 1. We’ve seen some powerful Psalms of faith, praise, doubt turned into understanding and confidence 2. Tonite our focus is quite different----Ps. 88 I. THE PSALM VOICED BY THE PSALMIST vv. 1-2 he cries to God and asks Him to listen, to turn his ears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Tongues Need To Be Interpreted Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    In today's lesson we learn that only tongues that are understandable build up the church.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Need to Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Immeasurable Love

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 19, 2013
     | 18,222 views

    Lift up Jesus by showing how great His and the Fathers love is.

    GOD’S IMMEASURABLE LOVE John 3:16-17 By Dewayne Bolton These are, without doubt, the greatest words ever spoken or written. I say this because they tell the greatest story ever told; they tell of God and His love. There is nothing greater than the love of God, for it is the very embodiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Push Through - Praying With Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,500 views

    God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to him!

    TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - P.U.S.H. Through (praying with PERSISTENCE) SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence! TOPIC: Persistence in prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 17, 2013 PROP.: God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Mike Willard avatar

    Running The Faith Race

    Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

    RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God’s Gift To Mankind

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,804 views

    God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

    Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church