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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    All People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2010
     | 9,945 views

    James speaks abruptly to believers who recognize status. This message teaches that all people matter because the ground is level at the cross.

    All People Matter To God James 2:1-12 * Let’s begin tonight by reviewing our “Core Values”. 1) The Bible is our guide book. 2) God loves us and has a plan for us. 3) All People matter to God. 4) We seek to honor God in all we do. 5) The Local church (that’s us) is the hope of the world. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Addictions

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,887 views

    Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

    Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Do Not Box As One Punching The Air!

    Contributed by David Smith on Mar 1, 2012
     | 9,165 views

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 26So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Nehemiah 4 - Enemies Inside Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,215 views

    Often our greatest challenges are not from outside but inside the church. When problems develop remember that we are family, remember the task and remenber others are watching.

    ENEMIES INSIDE During the Gulf War more people died of friendly fire that from enemy fire. In other words, more people died from the hands of their friends than their foes. Unfortunately the church can sometimes be like that. Very often the greatest resistance we have to building up the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "bread Beyond Bread"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,635 views

    A sermon about making the decision to believe.

    “Bread Beyond Bread” John 6:24-35 I have read that in 19th Century China, and perhaps all over Asia, there was a name given for people who came to church for one reason and one reason only—because they were hungry for material food. They converted to Christianity, were baptized, joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Romans 12:4-5 - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2018
     | 5,081 views

    When invited to church many folks will reply with some variant of , "I don't need to go to church ...". And, that phrase is usually follow up with , "to worship" or "to get to heaven" or "to be a good Christian". What does the Bible say, True or False?

    Before we get started today let's run over our newest memory Scripture and review one of our past memory Scriptures! Romans 12:4-5 (new) “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Issues Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 832 views

    we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

    DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 3 Text: Acts 15:22-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: “I firmly determined that my mannerisms and speech in public would always reflect the cheerful certainty of victory – that any pessimism and discouragement I might ever feel would be reserved for my pillow... I adopted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Royal Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 52,381 views

    We Christians are a privileged people, given awesome responsibilities to fulfil until the Master returns.

    “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does My Faith Background Matter? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    3rd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 3 “DOES MY DENOMINATIONAL BACKGROUND MATTER?” JOHN 12:30-32 & 17:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever said something, oh so carefully, lay out just how things were, and how they worked, and why they worked, and then sat back satisfied? Then you heard someone repeat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    Had the church been built upon any other person than Christ, it would never be able to withstand the torment of Hades. It is not one of the wonders of this world - it is THE wonder of this world.

    A huge metal structure was built in 1889 for an international exposition. It was larger than anything that was built like it before, and it was considered by many as a ‘monstrosity that was to grotesque to see.’ But the creator, who had spent over a year building it, knew it was destined for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Call To Celebrate

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    Sermon provides a look at the spiritual discipline of celebration!

    A CALL TO CELEBRATE Philippians 4:4-8 In Celebration of Discipline, an excellent resource for those of you who are looking to pursue further any of the spiritual disciplines we have looked at over the past two months, Richard Foster writes, “Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    A Matter Of Prayer

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    God will answer prayer but we don’t always like the answer or the manner in which it is given.

    A Matter of Prayer by Pastor Jim May Prayer is the key that unlocks the door to God’s blessing and to our knowledge, understanding and relationship with Jesus. Prayer is more than a duty; it is a necessity for those who would live victoriously. There is nothing more important than spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Can We Do For God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    Besure you want to know what God expects before you ask.

    Title: What Can We Do For God? Text: Micah 6:6-8 (Psalm 116:12-19) The Big Idea: Be sure you want to know what God expects before you ask. Introduction The clip we are going to see this morning is one of those Art Linkletter, “Kids Say the Darndest Things” skits. There are several children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
     | 6,261 views

    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015
     | 7,755 views

    This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

    The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist