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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 690 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity within the church, confronting sin, and the urgency of purging evil from our midst.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, sharing in the love and grace that our Heavenly Father so generously pours out upon us. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not just attendees, but active participants in God's grand ...read more

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    Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,415 views

    Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

    Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    What are the marks of true spirituality?

    2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Stone The Builders Rejected

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,446 views

    The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

    The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 23,183 views

    Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Falling In Love Again Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here to fall in love with Jesus and each other more and more.

    Content in Christ Falling in Love Again Phil. 1:7-11 (R. Darrel Davis) “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sovereign Choice

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
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    God sovereign choice. He chose you. Will you chose Him? You have to realize that God's ways are higher than your ways. we cannot entertain the thought that God is unjust.

    God’s Sovereign Choice Romans chapter 9:14-9:21 Introduction- Last week we looked at Holiness. God’s Holiness and I said that there was a hole in holiness when we begin to define holiness by our standards instead of God. When we begin telling God why we are good enough for heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Built Upon God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
     | 309 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Built Upon God’s Word” 2 Peter 1:1-8 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Economy Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
     | 4,375 views

    In part 2 of series, Your Money Is Your Life, Dave looks at building blocks of stability in troubling economic times.

    God’s Economy Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 22, 2009 There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jerusalem Will Be Trampled

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    Zechariah prophesied that Jerusalem would be on the auction block and today it is. Why don’t we listen to accurate warnings?

    LUKE 21:24 reads, “Jerusalem will be trampled under the feet of the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” 1. THE JEWISH NATION WAITED AND DANIEL INTERPRETED DREAMS ISAIAH 41:10-12 tells of the promises God wanted to bestow upon the Jewish people: “Do not fear, for I am with ...read more

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    Acquiring Wisdom For Dummies

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,628 views

    What are you really relying on today? The wisdom of the world? The wisdom of your understanding? Or the Wisdom of God?

    --"Acquiring Wisdom for Dummies" #4 in walking in wisdom series OPEN: So for the past several weeks now we've been talking about walking in wisdom. I've kind of camped on this concept for awhile because, well -- it seemed the wise thing to do. It flows out of Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023
     | 3,007 views

    Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

    Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

    On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearts Of Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022
     | 3,984 views

    There are several places in the Bible where God has promised to give us new hearts … hearts for Him alone … but in order for Him to give us new hearts, hearts of flesh, hearts for Him alone, He has to break our hearts of stone.

    [Note: The theme for this Lenten series is "stone." I have stones at the church and each week the people are asked to pick up a stone and hold it during the service and then place it at the foot of a wooden cross placed at the front of the sanctuary. Each stone has a meaning. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,910 views

    God is holy. Worship Him. Cultivate a reverence for God. Commit to living a Christlike life. Let God change you. Holiness is irresistible.

    The primary meaning of holy is separate, to cut. It means literally “I’m different!” • God’s purity is distinct, unique, and separate from all that we know. • When we find a dress or something that is outstanding, we say it is ‘a cut above the rest.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible