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    Giving Generously Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2023
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    When we give with thanksgiving in our hearts and with faith that the Lord will provide us with our basic needs such an act is truly a sweet aroma unto the Lord!

    Generous Giving Philippians 4:10-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Sitting in a dark dreary prison for five years, chained to a Praetorian Guard, totally reliant on others for the necessities of life and yet still have an attitude of unspeakable joy, would require an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generous Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,809 views

    A practical look at the words of James.

    Generous Who? James 5:1-6 July 30, 2023 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him 4 slices. The next time he came to the restaurant he wasn’t satisfied with the 4 pieces, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Preacher For This Generation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2023
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    A call for us who preach to determine that we are delivering the message our God has given and not speaking to make people feel good about themselves.

    “‘Do not preach’—thus they preach— ‘one should not preach of such things; disgrace will not overtake us.’ Should this be said, O house of Jacob? Has the LORD grown impatient? Are these his deeds? Do not my words do good to him who walks uprightly? But lately my people have risen up as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring To Be Generous Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 1,041 views

    Generosity leads to worship, witness, wellness, wealth on earth and wealth in heaven

    DARING TO BE GENEROUS A few years ago, there was a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along one of Miami’s main streets. Due to the expense involved in replacing them Dade County wasn’t sure how soon, if ever, they would be replaced. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fatherhood In This Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of fathers as spiritual leaders in their families, following God's design for fatherhood, and to encourage support for fathers in our community.

    Good morning and happy Father’s Day! Today, we're going to dive into something that impacts our families, our communities, and our world - fatherhood. In a time when the role of a father is often misunderstood, misrepresented, or even dismissed, the Bible provides us with clear guidance on God's ...read more

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    Chosen Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,895 views

    Recognize and embrace the privilege of being chosen by God, and live our lives as a reflection of His love and goodness as part of a chosen generation.

    Hey, everybody! We are so blessed to be gathered here today, and I'm really excited to talk to you about something that's been on my heart lately. You know, when we look around at our world today, it can sometimes feel like we're living in a time of chaos and confusion. It's easy to feel ...read more

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    Generous Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to emulate Jesus' radical generosity in our lives, extending beyond material giving to encompass love, service, forgiveness, patience, and kindness.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We're here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to be transformed by His Spirit. Before we begin, let's take a moment to consider the ...read more

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    Jesus Confronts Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 6,593 views

    Who is guilty of adultery? Jesus gives us the answer in the Sermon on the Mount and what He reveals might just surprise us; but, if it doesn't, it certainly ought to change our behavior.

    JESUS CONFRONTS ADULTERY Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION ** We introduced this sermon with a 4 minute drama of the woman caught in adultery ** A. WHO IS AN ADULTERER? 1. Those Who Practice Wicked Deeds. Mt 5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Jesus chose murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Was Tempted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 110 ratings
     | 109,609 views

    The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

    MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,375 views

    Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

    ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,289 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tempted And Double-Minded

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010
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     | 6,910 views

    James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

    Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian And Sin Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 11,236 views

    Christians sin, but cannot continue in sin. Why and what it means is covered by John in this passage.

    Sin and the Christian 1 John 3:1-9 When I worked for a huge family distribution business, several of us used to meet for lunch and play cards. We had to take an hour lunch and had nothing else to do. Of course, discussions normally ran all across the board, from sports, to politics, to religion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Tempt Me! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,978 views

    Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

    1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let’s Make A Deal

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

    INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist