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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,395 views

    Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

    OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Mercy Measurement

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    The topic for tonight is mercy - the forgiveness we have received and a few reasons why we should be dishing it out as well.

    27, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Mercy Measurement Introduction: I want to begin this evening by reading three passages of scripture that I used last week when we were looking at the reality of the law of the harvest. The topic for tonight is mercy. I want to look at the forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Are Our Strangers? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

    When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christ-Like Witnessing

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. This message gives you Biblical truths to sharing about God’s gift of Salvation

    Turn your Bibles to John 4:13-14 Title: Christ-like Witnessing Theme: Following the Lord’s Example in Witnessing Introduction: There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. In John chapter four Jesus is passing through Samaria. When He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Bartosik avatar

    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

    “The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The 2nd Mile Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

    THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Stewardship Part 3 How Much God Really Wants Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    This sermon is about what God really wants from us.

    Imagine the scene. Jesus has just had a rather tense confrontation with some of the religious leaders. He heads to the Temple with his disciples. They sit down near where the offerings were received. The offerings were received in a different manner than we are used to. They had 13 offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    Not In Polite Company! Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    A sermon in a series on 2 Corinthians, on principles of giving.

    Not in Polite Company! – 2 Corinthians 9 There are some things you just don’t talk about in our culture. At least not in polite company. Picture yourself at a party or in a gathering of folks who you don’t know well. What kinds of things do folks chat about? You can talk about the weather, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

    A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Parent-Child Relationship

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,979 views

    Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

    Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    The Unspoken Language Of God Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,366 views

    A four week series on the Love Chapter. This week focusing on having love behind everything you do.

    [PLAY VIDEO “LOVE IS EPISODE 1] -for many people, the month of June can mean many different things. For some of you it means the start of summer vacation, time to either do nothing, or to get a job. For some it means completely reworking your schedule because your kids are on vacation. When I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,906 views

    Sin at its worst is the inability to understand ourselves and to control ourselves, leading to separation from self, others, and God. The cross, the empty tomb, and Christ’s life rescue us.

    Well, are you ready today for the fourth step, the step that’s all the way down at the floor level? Those who were not here last Sunday do not know what I’m talking about. Those who were here will need a little review. Let me explain. Last Sunday we walked the first mile on the Roman Road ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

    Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Get Behind Me, Satan!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    A sermon dealing with addiction to alcohol. It tells you in bottom line words what God says about it and challenges the drinker to stop the disobedience. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be at www.sermonlist.com

    Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Scudder avatar

    7 Stars 7 Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,950 views

    Beautiful buildings do not make a church. The important question is, “What is God doing here?”

    7 Stars 7 Lampstands Revelation 1:19-20 Purpose: To display Christ as the light of the world. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to spread the light of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Beautiful buildings do not make a church. A tour group was going through Westminster Abbey. [ Pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible