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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Following God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
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    Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?

    Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions into ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Living Dogs And Dead Lions"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 7, 2008
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    There are five men in this text that I do not want to be: The Sensuous Man, The Survivor Man, The Society Man, The Social Man, and the Status Man! I want to be the Spiritual Man!

    Title: “Living Dogs and Dead Lions” Introduction: Did you take the time to read the text? If so, pretty depressing, right? You have to keep in mind that Solomon is writing this text from the view point of the natural man “under the sun.” Reread verse three. If you take God, Heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting A Grip On Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2016
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     | 12,425 views

    Everyone wants to be righteous, but what does that even mean? How do we gain that status? Check out this debate as presented by our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read Romans 4 and pray We’re continuing our series about Christianese- those code words often only recognized by those who have been in the faith for some time. By brushing up on these words, it’s our hope to better use or describe the terminology so that the world might come to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    God Has Reason Not To Like Us

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 3, 2024
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    Understand that Glory and Honor is from Him – it is derived; it is not intrinsic to us. We have no Glory, we have no status apart from what God has given us.

    TITLE: GOD HAS REASON NOT TO LIKE US SCRIPTURE: PSALM 8 / JOB 7:17-18 I want to challenge us this morning with an unsettling statement as our thought for the morning – “God Has Reason Not To Like Us.” I will give you a moment to squirm in the pew. This Psalm of David begins and ends with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009
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    We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

    LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In A Flawed World Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2020
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    In these days of turmoil, rely on God’s grace to save you despite your sin, to use you despite your status, and to give you victory despite your stupidity.

    Several years ago (2011) Chevrolet produced a Superbowl commercial which featured a Silverado pick-up truck, acting like a modern-day Lassie. It repeatedly rescued a young boy named Tommy from various disasters. Take a look… (show Chevy Silverado Superbowl Commercial 2011; www.youtube.com/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

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    Check Your Motive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018
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    Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

    Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
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    God’s question to Adam, “Where are you?”, is a call to self-examination, repentance, and restoration. Every believer must evaluate their spiritual standing and make the necessary adjustments to remain in God’s presence.

    WHERE ARE YOU? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9 "And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?" KJV Supporting Texts: Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Luke 15:17, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: After Adam and Eve sinned by eating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

    We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Champions 4 Christ

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    What does it take to be a Champion 4 Christ? How can we obtain Championship status 4 Christ? Here are four factors that will begin the transformation of Christians from chumps to Champs!

    Champions 4 Christ Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 2-22-04 What is a champion? Webster’s defines champion as a person who fights for or defends any person or cause, a warrior, a winner, a title holder, a victor, a champ. According to Olympic Historians, all great champions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Zeal Without Knowledge Is Not Good - Proverbs 19:2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2011
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    To prove that a worker/servant of good, whatever status he/she is in, needs to study and put some investments to study God's words before he/she can share it.

    Proverbs 19:2 Zeal without Knowledge Proverbs 19:2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. (NIV) References: Pro 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. (ESV) Pro 19:2 Enthusiasm without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 5,473 views

    Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

    Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Men And Their Macho Machines

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

    I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving. Give Thanks

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019
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    What are you most thankful for? We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often forgotten.

    Sermon- Thanksgiving day 2019 - As part of our Thanksgiving Day service, I want to begin with asking, Q- What are you most thankful for? - We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist