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    Dedicated To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,788 views

    Joy isn’t ginned up with fun entertainment. Joy doesn’t pass with changing seasons or swinging moods. True, unquenchable joy comes only from God. That’s the kind of joy to be dedicated to.

    1. Intro (6:16) 2. The first way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful sacrifice. (6:17) 3. The second way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful service. (6:18-20) 4. The third way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful separation. (6:21-22a) 5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting God's Holiness In Love Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    It’s hard to pinpoint being holy like God. But if we just look at it from the perspective of love, then maybe we can understand God’s holiness and reflect it better in our own lives!

    Reflecting God’s Holiness in Love! Every week my son Grant does something that I could probably use in a sermon in some way. I just love watching him and seeing the things he does and I try to remember as many of them as possible because they make such good illustrations. Parents, did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finally—getting People To Do What You Want Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,705 views

    God uses our praying together to change the world.

    Scripture Introduction I often remind my family of a profound truth I have learned from living: you cannot make people do what you want. Even if it is in their best interest, even if they should do it, matters little. You cannot make people do what you want. You have tried. You have shown your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I'm Struggling, But I'm Going To Keep Pushing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    This sermon encourages us to continuously seek God, understand our struggles, progress in our faith, and persistently press forward in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, family! It's so good to see all your smiling faces here today. We're gathered together to dig deep into the Word of God, to find comfort, inspiration, and guidance for our daily lives. You know, sometimes we come across passages that really speak to us, that seem to echo the very ...read more

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    The Principle Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,712 views

    This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember The Goal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,103 views

    Encourage believers to align all their actions and decisions with God's will, doing everything for His glory.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, let's turn our attention to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 31, where he instructs us, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." It's a simple statement, yet so profound. ...read more

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    Don't Make Fun SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 595 views

    Do not look down on those who aren't like you.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and safe as we gather here today to worship Him and to learn from His word. Today, we are going to focus on a message that is as timeless as it is pertinent, a message that is as simple as it is profound. It is a ...read more

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 703 views

    Help my congregation move towards a spirit of unity.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our beloved sanctuary, we find ourselves united by a common purpose. A purpose that is not just about our individual spiritual journeys, but about our collective journey as a congregation. We are here ...read more

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    Made For God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,633 views

    Help the congregation to stand out

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared belief, and a collective journey. We are all followers of Christ, and as such, we are called to be different, to stand out, to be a light in the darkness. Today, we are here to reflect, to ...read more

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    Are They Few That Are Saved?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Salvation

    1stBBC Are they few that are saved? Luk 13:22-24 And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem. And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shared Blessings Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009
     | 4,647 views

    We are blessed to be a blessing. One of the ways we are a blessing to others is to share our riches with them.

    2 Corinthians 8:7-15 “Shared Blessings” INTRODUCTION We like to see results. When we’re children, we like to see that we have grown over the past year. Parents like to see good grades. Those of us who are constantly dieting like to see the dial swing down, and when we exercise we like to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by David Nichols on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,122 views

    Jesus calls us to walk the narrow way; that’s positively countercultural.

    THE NARROW DOOR Luke 13:22-30 David E. Nichols Nobody likes to be thought of as narrow. It’s a great insult when spoken about educated people. We are here because we have been educated out of our narrowness or we hope to be educated out of our narrowness. One of the worst things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,387 views

    Jesus being the example

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared faith, and a mutual love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to worship, and to draw closer to the heart of God. We are here to become more like Jesus, to ...read more

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    The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,127 views

    This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

    Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

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    What Kind Of Man Are You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,311 views

    Explore the need for godly men, their characteristics, and the consequences of not being one.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Ezekiel. Now, Ezekiel was a prophet who wasn't afraid to tell it like it is, and this passage is no different. Before we get started, let's look at the words of Joan Jessalyn Cox, "The greatest ...read more

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