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  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    The 4 main points of this sermon were taken from Warren’s Purpose Driven Life,Chapter 13.

    INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE: John 4 “The Woman at the Well” TEXTUAL IDEA: Not all worship pleases God SERMON IDEA: Worship that pleases God is accurate, authentic, thoughtful, and practical. POINT 1: GOD IS PLEASED WHEN OUR WORSHIP IS ACCURATE REASONING: 1. Know your target - The God revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 41,805 views

    Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

    On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,583 views

    Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004
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    The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

    “How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    The Church And Young People

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,216 views

    Sermon preached at the Peebles Church of Christ based on a church-wide survey taken of young people and older people.

    It was a total disaster. The contractor could not believe what had just happened. He sat in stunned silence gazing over the blueprints of the construction site. All he could think about was the money invested and lost; the time and effort that had been put into the project. And now… everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Commitment To God The Father Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,626 views

    Our commitment and priority must first be to God. Some materials are taken from sermoncentral.com and higherpraise.com

    Theme: COMMITTED TO THE FATHER Text: 1 Corinthians 8: 6 Introduction A. In our message last Sunday the closest disciple of Jesus, John the Beloved, told us what it means to be a committed follower of the Lord. It is to be committed to the claims of Jesus about Himself, committed to live as Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
     | 4,168 views

    This is message 3 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians defining "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    We Are Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 I. WHAT WAS OUR LIFE BEFORE JESUS: A. We were Dead. “…you were dead in your transgressions and sins…” B. We were of This World. “…you followed the ways of this world…” C. We Deserved Punishment. “…we were by nature objects of wrath…” II. THEN GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    We Have Unlimited Access To Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    This is message 4 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesian describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Unlimited Access to Jesus Ephesians 2:11-22 I. Without Jesus, We have Nothing A. No Citizenship. “…excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise…” B. No Hope. “…without hope…” C. No God. “…without God in the world…” II. We Have Been Reconciled through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    What Is The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    This is message 5 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    What is The Mystery of God Ephesians 3:1-13 I. The Mystery of Christ is Revealed A. Through the gospel we are: 1. Heirs with Israel. “…heirs together with Israel…” 2. Members of One Body. “…members together of one body…” 3. Sharers in the Promise. “…sharers together in the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    The Power Of In Us Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,444 views

    This is message 6 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    The Power of God in Us Ephesians 3:14-21 I. Notice The Father-Heart of God A. God is Our Dad. “…I kneel before the Father…” B. We are His Children. “…his whole family in heaven and on earth…” II. In Christ, We’ve Got the Power: A. Power to Be Strong. “…he may strengthen you with power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Keeping Unity Through Peace Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    This is message 7 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Keeping Unity through Peace Ephesians 4:1-6 Memory Verse: “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Ephesians 4:1 I. To Keep Peace, We Must Have Love: "…bearing with one another in love…" A. Be Humble. “…be completely humble…” B. Be Gentle. “…and gentle…” C. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Achieving Maturity In Our Faith Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,797 views

    This is message 8 in a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Achieving Maturity in Our Faith Ephesians 4:7-16 I. We Must Have Leaders for the Church A. Apostles B. Prophets C. Evangelists D. Pastors E. Teachers II. What is the Purpose of Church Leaders A. To Prepare the Church for Ministry. “…to prepare God’s people for works of service …” Why? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    You Are A New Person In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,024 views

    This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,077 views

    This is message 10 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Children of the Light Ephesians 5:1-21 I. We Must Keep Away from Darkness "…have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…" A. Immorality B. Impurity C. Greediness E. Foolishness II. Then We Must Walk in the Light “Live as children of light…” A. Imitate God “Be imitators of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    How To Have A Happy Marriage Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    This is message 11 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    How to Have a Happy Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33 I. Biblical Attitudes of Husbands and Wives "…each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband…" A. Wives are Submissive B. Husbands are Loving II. A Marriage is like the Church A. The Husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist