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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aim For Perfection Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2010
     | 9,303 views

    In this sermon, we wrap up the entire series by challenging ourselves to aim for perfection, strive toward unity, examine ourselves, and lean on the Lord.

    Introduction: A. How many of you break out into a cold sweat or used to break out into a cold sweat when you hear the words: “Clear your desk, take out a sheet of paper and something to write with. We are going to have a pop quiz”? 1. How many of you like taking tests? 2. It can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

    Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 906 views

    Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

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    Who Is In The Spotlight? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,618 views

    Are you striving to capture the attention of the world or to even make God take notice of you through your righteous achievements? The glory of man does not endure–it pales in comparison to the glory of Christ.

    In Greek literature, Virgil wrote about the plight of humanity and how something new needed to be done to help man out of his predicament. In Greek thought, God was removed, a mere spectator, like someone observing a play in an amphitheater or a stadium– –sometimes intervening in a helpful way ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Easter Way Of Seeing

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
     | 4,381 views

    John was able to look at the evidence of Jesus resurrection and go away with the seeds of an Easter faith. All of us need to strive for this way of seeing.

    John 20:1-9 Note: This sermon accepts the centuries old view that John was the “other” disciple. ****** The other day Pat and I walked into one of the busiest malls in central Ohio where we were greeted with a sign announcing the mall would be closed on Sunday, March 27th. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    If we want significance, success and security, we need God

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them”” (Genesis 11: 6) A world with one language - a good idea? Yes? No? Men working together in unity - a good idea?? Yes? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,115 views

    Taking folk to a realisation that despite evrything they feel is wrong with themselves God loves them.

    1. There are 6,000,000,000 people on the planet in 237, countries speaking 6,528 languages. Half have never heard the truth about Jesus. Source: Missions – unhindered.org 2. 67% of all humans from AD30 to the present day have never heard of Jesus’ name. Source: Wolrd Christian Trends; Pasadena: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Symphony PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 821 views

    Explore God's unconditional love, our responsibility to love and correct each other as church members, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! As Max Lucado once said, "God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so. He loves you when you don't feel lovely. He loves you when no one else loves you. Others may abandon you, divorce you, and ignore you, but God will love you always. No matter what." ...read more

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    The Place Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013
     | 8,160 views

    1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

    The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Top Ten: No Other Gods Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 17,726 views

    Overcoming the competition for things to be number one in our lives through self examination.

    God’s Top 10: Exodus 20:3 August 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church There is a great deal of competition to be NUMERAL UNO in our culture. Just in our advertising alone the lists is endless. For example: Avis/Hertz, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet, UF/FSU The competition in our own lives for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 3, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    This sermon outline will be about trusting God.

    HAVE YOU EVER TRUSTED SOMEONE AND THEY LET YOU DOWN? NEXT QUESTION HAVE YOU EVER TRUSTED GOD. 1. Many times in life we strive to find somebody that we can put our trust in. Sometimes it may be our friends, or maybe even someone we look up to in the community. 2. Now there is nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Learning To Live With God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2010
     | 4,989 views

    We need to learn to live with those who are a part of the family of God!

    INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Behave while living in a lost world. • Dealing with the issue of government. • Conduct at work. • Conduct within the home. • Up to this point the focus of our behavior has been focused on how to live with those outside of the church. Today, the focus is going to change to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,493 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God's enduring mercy, emphasizing that His love for us is constant and unwavering, regardless of our actions.

    Good morning, family. It's another beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God, isn't it? I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be here today. Now, I want to share with you something that's been on my heart lately. It's a verse that I'm sure many of you know well, but ...read more

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    God's Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,018 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism, emphasizing the importance of knowing God intimately and applying His teachings to our lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It's a joy to see each of you here today, ready to receive from the wellspring of God's word. We stand at the threshold of a new understanding, an understanding that will deepen our faith and strengthen our resolve to ...read more

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