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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    To Each One Grace Has Been Given

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
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     | 2,577 views

    If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

    Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Improve Your Life Through Worship

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,291 views

    This sermon explains the life change that occurs with "real worship."

    Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip from Screenvue. The clip showed a group of believers gathered in a house church in Southeast Asia for worship. As they worship they listen to scripture reading. They mouth the words to a hymn. The importance of using discreetion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy No Matter What Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,766 views

    Sermon #1 in a 4 sermon series on Philippians. This message from chapter 1 deals with the joy we can have "no matter what".

    JOY No Matter What CHCC: November 2, 2008 Philippians 1 INTRODUCTION: This week we’re starting a new series in our sermons and Pueblo groups. I’m pretty enthused about it --- because we’re going to study a book of the Bible that is often called the LETTER OF JOY. Paul uses the word JOY 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delivered By Grace

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 2, 2008
     | 6,717 views

    Deliverance is by grace through faith alone.

    DELIVERED BY GRACE Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-13 Introduction: What special custom or tradition do we hold so dear that it prevents the truth from being proclaimed and practiced? What prevents some from hearing and responding to the gospel message that we are delivered by grace? An article ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something New

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,637 views

    First Sunday in a new church. Shareing the common fear of change.

    Something New Acts 10:27-48 Today our topic is change. It seems like it is a subject that we are all focused on today. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like just like they are. Our homes, cars, favorite chair, or a favorite restaurant, we never want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Determining A Standard Of Living Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 5,549 views

    Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

    Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Diagnosing The "Check Engine" Light Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 20, 2018
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     | 13,498 views

    There are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. We are accountable to each other, so uncover small problems within the church before they become big problems.

    Have you ever had the check engine light stay lit in your car? What do you do? I knew someone who found that pesky little light annoying, and the engine sounded fine to him; So he took a piece of black tape and covered it up. In essence, he denied that there was any problem. After some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
     | 8,726 views

    Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

    Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be A Grace-Giver

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 27, 2011
     | 7,325 views

    Using texts from 1 Corintians 3:1-6, and 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, this message contrasts graceless behavior with that of a "Grace-giver."

    How to be a Grace-Giver 1 Cor.3:1-6, 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Intro: “Grace moments”, if we think hard enough we can remember some of them. These are the times when we either received grace from some gracious person, known or unknown, or times when we extended grace to others. I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Woods avatar

    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,970 views

    Being the local body of Christ.

    1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024
     | 1,095 views

    The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

    Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Providing Comfort During Trials

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021
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     | 5,161 views

    How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

    Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    A sermon about overcoming conflict within the church.

    “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” Romans 14:1-12 There’s a story about Ruth Graham, who was the wife of the famous evangelist, Billy Graham. Ruth Graham, dressed and made up as it seemed fitting for any American woman in the 1970’s attended a luncheon with the wives of pastors in Germany. These ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Lesson Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,476 views

    In Psalm 34 we have an unusual situation. This Psalm took place when David was having to flee from King Saul for his life.

    To spare his life, David did an unusual thing, he went unto the land of the Philistines. When he arrived however, the people skeptically received him. The King in Psalm 34 has caused some to believe the Bible contradicts itself. For example: • In 1 Samuel 21 the Bible refers to the King of Gath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effectual Fervent Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,401 views

    James 5:16 tells us 3 things about prayer: 1). The Kind of Person we must be to pray it, 2). The Kind of Prayer which must be prayed, and 3). The Effect of a persistent, believing prayer.

    EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYERS James 5:16B-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Preacher’s Kids often Play Church 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God