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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Rules And Boundaries Give Meaning To Sports And Life"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 19,407 views

    Take away rules and you have no game in sports. Take away God’s commandments and Rules and you have chaos and life implodes.

    Rules and Boundaries Give Meaning to Sports and Life. -Practice setting Boundaries for Your Life- Matthew 7:21-27 It is the rules and boundaries that make sports an exciting game. Take away the rules and boundaries and you have no game. Even so in the Christian life God’s commandments are given ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010
     | 3,702 views

    Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Veteran

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,205 views

    This sermon uses the Gettysburg Address, lots of pictures, and compares the taking of the hills of France's D Day Invasion to the Jesus taking the hill of sin (Salvation)

    God’s Veterans Romans 3:23 In July of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's Army Of Northern Virginia of 75,000 men and the 97,000 man Union Army Of The Potomac under General George G. Meade met, by chance, at a place called Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There at Gettysburg on 3 days in July, 1863, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name Above All Names

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,407 views

    • This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a person’

    Introduction • This morning I want to position you to use the name that is above every name…the Name of Jesus. • In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried great significance. • They might refer to an individual’s personality, relate to an event surrounding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

    The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can The Lord Help Me Find Guidance?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1.

    How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1. Ask the Lord to cleanse you from all secret sins. David prayed, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Leader Is A Hero

    Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    A leader should be a hero. Best sermon on what a hero/leader is like.

    A Leader Is A Hero HERO Def: 1 a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage 2 a : the principal male character in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire On The Mountain

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    Mountaintop experiences are great but the work of God takes place on the playing field and not in the stands.

    December 9, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Mark 9:1-13 Subject: The Transfiguration Title: Fire on the Mountain Last week we went to the valley of the dry bones to see how it is to be in a spiritual desert and what needs to happen to get out of it. Today we are going to the opposite end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace In Action! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 21, 2011
     | 3,848 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt6- Peace in Action! Introduction Continue our study of Philippians- letter to a church. By way of review- Chap 1 Joy in suffering Chap 2 Joy in serving Chap 3 Joy in believing Chap 4 Joy in the Lord Phrase- in the Lord- occurs 9x/Philippians, 4x/chap 4 Phil 1.14 trusting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Just Which Advent?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 3,098 views

    what are we waiting for during Advent

    Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jump: Trusting God And Overcoming Pride

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,275 views

    You can change your life if you can overcome your pride. This is a sermon about Naaman and how he overcame his pride to experience a miracle.

    Jump In! Sermon by The Rev. Rian Adams In today’s Old Testament lesson we meet a dangerous man, a military general who led the army of Israel’s biggest enemy, Naaman. He didn't share Israel's beliefs, their theology, their God, their politics, or their ethics, yet God was at work in him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,112 views

    As Christians, we must take our stand against Satan and put on the full armor of God

    Ready for Battle Ephesians 6:14-18 September 4, 2005 Introduction A few weeks ago I was watching a program about the history of armor. It was a fascinating show that detailed the various types of armor from the ancient to the modern. The program documented the various techniques that were used in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Collins avatar

    30 - Concluding Caution Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 18, 2021
     | 1,577 views

    This is the final of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

    Romans 16:17-20 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preferred Pronouns? - Or - You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 17, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    A look at the Ninth Commandment in a Woke World

    In this information age, people know more things yet believe less. The world has lost the concept of absolute truth and information is not a substitute. It is being built on falsehood rather than honesty. “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational