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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,268 views

    How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

    Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,760 views

    This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

    Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Over The Past Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Part 6 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. You meant it for evil, God meant it for good. See your life in those terms and overcome bitterness.

    Joseph: the Dreamchaser Part 6: Getting Over The Past Genesis 50:15-21 The ability to see God’s hand in our past enables us to find meaning and purpose, which in turn can enable the healing process to accelerate. Joseph great strength may have lain in how he chose to view his past. How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angry Or Loving- God Behaving Badly

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 8, 2017
     | 4,793 views

    Reconciling the seemingly angry Old Testament God with the loving New Testament God

    Angry or Loving? God Behaving Badly Series WHAG (June 7th, 2015) Scripture- 2 Sam 6 Opening Questions- 1. Think of negative thoughts or opinions you have about God 2. In our bible reading- Old Testament passages do you avoid because they paint a picture of God that doesn’t seem to match with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Teamwork Needed"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 34,724 views

    Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

    Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Practices Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,388 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Best Practices" Luke 11:37-54 A sermon for 7/24/22 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “44 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like graves which are not seen, and the men who walk over them are not aware of them.” 45 Then one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Working Out Your Salvation

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

    Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Number Your Days

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,103 views

    Life is fleeting, so Moses tells us to "Number our days," and make the most of them.

    Number Your Days One of the interesting things in our culture, is we are almost always conscious of what time it is. We wear watches, or have cell phones with the time on it, and whether we’re in an office or school or car or hospital or anywhere else we go during the day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have Yourself A Humble Little Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    Christmas is not meant to be the big parties the light the bells and whistles. Chrstimas started in a barn. Have a humbles Christmas and remember the real meaning Christmas

    Luke 2:1-12 Have Yourself a Humble little Christmas Introduction A. How many people have their tree up yet? B. How many people have gotten there 4932 boxes out of there basement or attic C. Christmas is by far with not comparison the largest holiday we celebrate. D. Defiantly the most expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stay Out Of The Poo

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

    Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Romans 16:17-18

    Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

    17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Lying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,117 views

    Ananias and Sapphira found out what a big mistake lying really is. Hopefully we can also learn to avoid that mistake.

    Introduction: A. Today’s lesson completes the series we have been in called “Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes.” 1. I hope and pray that the series has been a blessing to you! 2. The last topic in our series is “Avoiding the Mistake of Lying.” B. You’ve probably heard the old story of the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating King Me Series

    Contributed by Bret White on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,503 views

    We must defeat our selfish nature to allow Christ to take control. Where does it begin and how big of a problem is it?

    Scripture Reading: James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not the wisdom that comes down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Trigg avatar

    God Requires Us To Take Care Of Israel! Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    For us the big question is, ‘Are we ready for the return of Christ?’ Jesus warns us to be ready for His return at any time.

    God requires us to take care of Israel! ZECHARIAH 6:1 – 8 INTRODUCTION. Four chariots coming down from between two mountains of bronze. The eighth and final vision. We have a wonderful pledge of love from God towards His people here. Despite all that the people of Israel had done in disobeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist