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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
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    Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

    FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I" Problem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007
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    The main difference in how a man stands, when he stands before God, is whether or not he stands with humility or arrogance.

    He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    The Quest For Truth

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
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    Truth alone can set one free and therefore should be sought with all diligence.

    THE QUEST FOR TRUTH John 8:31-32 4/22/07a RRC Senior Recognition Day Throughout men’s lives most are on the quest or the search for something. Some peoples’ quest is focused on money, some on power, some on fame. Some people’s life’s mission is to save a tree or the environment. Some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Planks, Specks, Pigs, And Pearls Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 13, 2007
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    Judgment is a common problem that divides people, destroys relationships. Jesus warns us not to judge based on external appearances, while insisting that we are capable of discernment.

    Sermon on the Mount - # 10 Judgment and Discernment Text: Matthew 7: 1-6 What does Jesus mean when He says “Do not judge?” To begin to answer those questions one must look closely at the entire content of the Sermon on the Mount. What is the central theme of this discourse? The authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Jones avatar

    A Christmas Message: Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
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    The message deals with Mary and Joseph and their extreme faith in God.

    The Message of Christmas: Faith Luke 2:1-20 Introduction An old story that used to go around Broadway tells of a playwright cooped us in a telephone booth holding the giant sized New York telephone directory in his hands. He felt its great weight and looked curiously at it’s hundreds of pages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not What She Wanted

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009
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    Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

    A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Elements Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
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    Look at the conduct of the Syrophonecian woman, which caused Jesus to say, "Great is your faith... Be it unto you..."

    NOTE: THanks to Wayne Huntley for the idea for this message - I heard him preach a similar message as a teenager (30 years ago) and it has stayed with me... 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
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    "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

    A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

    INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Fearlessly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
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    How believers fearlessly face persecution.

    I’ve been reading a book by an agnostic whose previous book chronicled his project to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. In his latest book he describes his attempt to live according to the Bible. To do so, he had to read it, and he admits, even as one with very little faith: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Armour-Bearers

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    You can’t have the anointing of Elisha if you haven’t served Elijah

    It’s so cool to be living in the times that we do. We live luxurious lives. Quality of music – CD - LPs Movies on DVD Medical advances Sport has advanced – soccer against FPP Don’t dial numbers anymore – voice activation Even in Church life: Video projectors (flannel graph) Exposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Serving With The Right Motive Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 14,541 views

    Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn what God expects of us in our giving, keeping in mind again the overall theme of the sermon on the Mount, is distinctiveness, being different from the world, and it is no different in our acts of servic

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 11 Serving with the right Motive Pm Service January 11th 2009 Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At the end of the concert, this person noticed two ushers standing near his seat who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Celebrating Mom

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
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    2007 Mother’s Day Message

    Video introduction (1) “Memories” from sermonspice.com (2) This is a day for many different types of memories and this morning we are going hear from several different persons directly and indirectly, about their mothers and what they mean to them. But first here are some additional quotes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Outside The City Gate

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    A Communion Sermon

    OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Chandler avatar

    What Should Christians Wear To Worship?

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 33,450 views

    Do not let the title of this sermon fool you! This sermon is not about the proper attire for church attendance, but rather what kind of "spiritual clothes" the Christian should wear at all times.

    What should Christians wear to worship? This sermon is NOT about the proper attire for church attendance. God doesn’t care as much as man does about dress as long as it is modest and decent. This sermon IS about what the Christ-centered life should look like, and not just at church, but at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ