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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    How Do I Take Up My Cross?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,153 views

    This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

    Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Forget To Take Your Spouse Along Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 39 ratings
     | 23,443 views

    The world can't understand the concept of submission... and it's little wonder they don't. It makes no sense. Is submission really all that important in our marriages?

    OPEN: A desperate woman wrote Tech Support: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Are We Supposed To Take Jesus' Words Seriously?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,337 views

    A sermon about loving our enemies.

    “Are We Supposed to Take Jesus’ Words Seriously?” Luke 6:27-38 Somebody hurt you—and you can’t forget about it. Maybe it was yesterday; maybe last month. Maybe it was years ago, and the memory of that injury still lurks in unguarded corners of your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Taking A Stand Against Domestic Violence And A Stand For Victims

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,136 views

    Domestic violence is a plague destroying our families. We must take a stand against domestic violence of any kind and we must take a stand to support the victims of domestic violence.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon will not begin with a joke or a cute cartoon, like many of my sermons do, because there is no funny or humorous side to our topic for today. 1. Today I want to address the problem and plague of domestic violence. 2. This is going to be a very hard sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Our Priorities Determine The Route Our Live Take

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,017 views

    Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our priorities are because he in us is the one who is really in control. Read on to see how he does this!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Does It Take To Make A Dad? (Fathers Day)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Today the world has a dim view of what God established as a family. The world sees a modern family as two homosexuals raising a child together and calling it a family...

    What does it take to make a Dad? Psalm 128:1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    True Trust: Do You Have Who It Takes?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    Is our trust really in God?

    SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:24-34 INTRO (ILLUS.): Do you have a worrier in your family? Someone who can just find something to worry about in every situation possible? I saw this illustration recently and it really struck me because I have a family member like this. This young couple. When their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Hey Folks It, S Time To Take Inventory

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    Know where you stand today.

    HEY FOLKS IT, S TIME TO TAKE INVENTORY Job 16:19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. Business to inventory one to two times a year it’s a full scale check up of debits and credits stock and sales. We as Christians desperately need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Build The Temple, That I May Take Pleasure In It And Be Glorified

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 6,467 views

    Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is.

    Today I want to speak to you about God’s blessings. But before proceeding, we must define what a blessing from God is. The word blessing, as it relates to a blessing from God, is defined as follows: “a thing conducive to happiness or welfare.”[1] This is why on other occasions, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    Developing the fruit of faithfulness

    What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 4 - Sacrifice

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,197 views

    Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

    TCB Part 4 In the 1950’s, Elvis led the rock n roll revolution. In the 1960’s he concentrated on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. The 1968 “Comeback Special” was taped in June 1968 in Burbank. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    If Every Christian Could Take One Look Into Heaven

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy here on earth.

    If Every Christian Could Take One Look into Heaven John 14:2 Intro The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

    Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    “let’s Take A Stand”

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jul 26, 2015
     | 5,612 views

    We need to be ready to have great energy for God, Serve God in mighty ways and pay the price for doing so.

    I. Doing Great Exploits (Taking a Stand) means going to the foot of the cross. (Luke 23:50-56) - Joseph was at the cross when Jesus died as was the Centurion - Illustration # 2 ”Never getting over the cross” - This is where we get our boldness, energy, II. Doing Great Exploits (Taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist