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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Respect Life! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,048 views

    Show respect for everyone in your actions and your attitude, because everyone has been made in the image of God.

    An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don't want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Oasis Of Love

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,472 views

    If you want to create an oasis of love in a hostile world, don’t hate like Cain. Instead, love like Christ – give yourself with concrete compassion.

    For a little while on a Wednesday afternoon two years ago (July 2017), customers at an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas, got a curious extra with their cash. Along with a receipt detailing their transaction, they got a little hand-written note. A contractor had been installing a new lock on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Will For Our Wealth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2016
     | 9,100 views

    God's Will for Our Wealth 1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

    God's Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010) *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, "I sure don't feel rich." But think about it. In 2009, "Parade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everything New! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,205 views

    Put your trust in Christ and enjoy a new name and a new life as God's guarantee of a glorious new future with Him.

    Max Lucado tells the story of being dropped by his insurance company because he had one too many speeding tickets and a minor fender bender that wasn't his fault. After that, he received a letter in the mail, informing him to seek coverage elsewhere. As he thought about how he wasn't good enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Winning God's Way

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,609 views

    This sermon focus on how the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY wants all of us to be victorious. It share the words of Joshua as he shared how Israel could experience a life of victory.

    Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10; Luke 10:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Theme: Winning God’s Way Proposition: The Bible reveals to us how to live a victorious life in the midst of our struggles, our trials and tribulations. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 23, 2022
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     | 2,704 views

    There are serious consequences for breaking the third commandment and taking God’s name in vain. Why are we held guilty if we take His name in vain? What acts do we commit that amount to taking His name in vain?

    Exodus 20:1–2 says, “And God spoke all these words, saying:” We need to take note that what follows is the beginning of the Ten Commandments spoken by the voice of the Lord. This is His preamble to the constitution of grace. “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get A Life

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,905 views

    Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

    "Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    During times of prosperity it is so easy to forget about God, but He has not forgotten about us. Will we return to the One we have forgotten?

    Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten? Hosea 4 A strange, but refreshing phenomenon is taking place in our country. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, or pick up copies of your favorite magazine at the grocery store then you are being bombarded with stories about faith, God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving God Your Best Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,153 views

    Malachi #2

    Giving God Your Best Malachi 1:6-14 After listening restlessly to a long and rather tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” his dad replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

    Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Grounding Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that is built upon the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of hearing God.

    Foolproof – A Study of James GROUNDING Faith – James 1:19-27 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart With A Big Margin

    Contributed by W F on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,270 views

    Discover how to accept people who are hard to live with in a way that is pleasing God.

    INTRODUCTION At some time in our lives we all need to deal with difficult people or people who have done the wrong thing by us. In this letter that Paul has written to Philemon, we discover how we can accept people who are hard to live with, in a way that is pleasing God. Quite simply some people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,724 views

    The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

    When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discouragement: Its Cause And Cure

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,319 views

    DISCOURAGEMENT: ITS CAUSE AND CURE. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Nehemiah chapter 4 verses 1-23. Ill: • A mother of eight children came home one day; • To find her youngest five children huddled intently in the middle of the floor. • She walked over to see what the centre of attraction was; • And to her horror, she discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Building A Life Of Service Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,277 views

    Growing in the area of service for Christ

    Building a Life of Service Matthew 20:20-28 Scripture reading (25-28) How would you define greatness Some might say that greatness is connections and influence. If you went to Wall Street and asked people there, "What's the secret of greatness?" They'd say financial clout and a big portfolio. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist