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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,327 views

    We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

    "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Christian Life

    Contributed by David Rogers on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    This is a sermon about what a christians life should look like and how we should instead of making all these worldly resolutions at New year instead make a resolution to live our life for God.

    A CHRISTIAN LIFE COL. 3:12-25 I hope that everyone here this morning had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. I am sure that we all got a lot of presents and we probably made quite a few New Years resolutions. This year as I was thinking about the direction I wanted my life to go I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Stopping Sin's Progress Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,259 views

    Contending for the faith

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon: Stopping Sin’s Progress Sunday October 31st, 2004 Intro: Jude 3-4 “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Compassionate Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    A revamp of an earlier sermon. There are times when we will need to confront people. How are we called to do it?

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Last week we looked at the importance of harmony within the church family. Harmony is something that we must work on to keep, each of us needs to do our part.  Today I want to follow up on the issue of harmony with a message on what to do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

    It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Life Verse Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    Opening Sermon to the "From the Heart" Series. Discusses my life verse.

    Life verse All scripture listed NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. As we are winding down the year here, I wanted to do a series of messages that to me are very important. I believe that God call all of us to do and to teach different areas. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 6:15-23 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    Romans 6:15-23

    Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dan Neary avatar

    Work To Rest Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,576 views

    Hebrews 4 calls us to work to rest. We do well when we do our work within the context of God’s rest.

    We gather together on Sunday mornings in church for worship… so really we shouldn’t start by thinking of us and what we want or need from church. We start all this with the goal of worshiping God… of expressing our thanks and devotion to Him. But with that said, I do want people to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servanthood Will Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    At the Last Supper, Jesus showed us how being a servant changes our lives

    Servanthood will Change your Life What would Jesus do if he came to our town? Who would he see? What plans would he have? What exposure would he get---or seek? What things would he complain about? What things would he strive to change? I hope we get a frame of mind for anwerig this by how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    This sermon explains the motivation behind a call to foreign missions.

    This year, I have been using a devotional book compiled by Beth Moore entitled, “Voices of the Faithful.” The book is a compilation of devotional testimonies written by foreign missionaries. This book sheds light on some of the trials, blessings and inspiration that goes into the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 13,535 views

    Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

    Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Tongue Troubles

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.

    Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

    The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Sowing To The Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,865 views

    Paul warned people against the Judiaisers.

    Gal 6:7-16 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Rogers avatar

    Exposed

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character

    SERMONS 2008 WEEK 1 Genesis 1-11; Job 1-9 TITLE: EXPOSED THEME: exposing of sin, preservation of dignity, Revealing of character INTRODUCTION: 1. Good morning! Happy New Year to everyone. Last year we took almost a whole year to go through one book. This year we are going to try to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal