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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Take It Or Leave It

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2011
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    Exposition of John 1 regarding crucial, but basic questions, rejecting and receiving Christ.

    Text: John 1:9-13, Title: Take it or Leave it, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/25/11, AM A. Opening illustration: I had a conversation with Terrence Brown this week (worked for the concrete company that was delivering the concrete that we poured on Tues). He spoke well of the church that his wife is a member ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,848 views

    Thankfulness is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize; it will revolutionize your relationship with God.

    1. A thankful heart is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize. Most folks know they should be thankful, but do not put a premium on proactively cultivating a thankful heart. 2. Psalm 50:5 says, “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kindness: Show Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,525 views

    Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

    Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace And Rituals Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 31, 2011
     | 3,669 views

    While our rituals and ceremonies testify of our faith, they are not the source of our faith.

    Grace And Rituals Romans 4:1-11 I. Abraham’s Faith (vv. 1-3) A. Paul’s continual discussion that salvation is by neither works nor heritage or through the Law. 1. It may appear Paul belabors this point, but establishing a proper foundation for how salvation is attained is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbs 5 - Avoid Seduction Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,294 views

    This is a study into Proverbs chapter five.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Five We now turn to chapter five of Proverbs. AVOID SEDUCTION 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; Lend your ear to my understanding, 2 That you may preserve discretion, And your lips may keep knowledge. Proverbs 5:1-2 (NKJV) Again we have the instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law and came to Bethlehem and a difficult time, God has blessed her efforts and brought her into favor with Boaz. We have studied how this story as an allegory between Christ & the church. Watch for the blessing.

    Introduction Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law rather than return to a soft life at her father’s house who more than likely could have arranged for a nice marriage for Ruth came to Bethlhem and a difficult time gleaning in the fields to help support herself and Naomi. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,676 views

    The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.

    Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ponder The Palm Sunday Paradox

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    Ponder the Palm Sunday Paradox 1) An almighty king rides to his death. 2) A humble king commands our praise.

    Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Here’s an example: “The more you learn, the less you know.” Here’s another paradox: “Less is more.” Christianity is filled with paradoxes. Take the Palm Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Younger Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    True Faith Leads To Obedience

    Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011
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     | 30,140 views

    The phrase, “obedience that comes from faith” clarifies that a true faith leads to obedience. Abraham, Noah and Paul, were examples of faith. They never doubt rather they fully trust God and with fully obey what the Lord had commanded them, and so to us.

    Amor Dee Text: Romans 1:5 Sermon Structure: Illustrational Subject: Faith Theme: True Faith Leads to Obedience Introduction: Good morning to all of you… I thank the Lord for this privilege once more wherein I can share to you His word. If you have your bible with you open it with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christmas Is For Sinners

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2009
     | 4,570 views

    A textual sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

    Christmas is for Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction: From Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol we read about Ebenezer Scrooge. “Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grind-stone, Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Forget To Tell Him Thank You.

    Contributed by Ashton Alexander on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 59,701 views

    This sermon explains the importance of thankfulness.

    Luke 17:11-19 Don’t Forget To Tell Him Thank You By Rev. Ashton E. Alexander There was a man who was well established that had vacationed to Jamaica for the summer. One afternoon after enjoying himself at the beach, he decided to grab a bit to eat from Burger King. After which, a seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    The Holy Spirit has gifted believers to serve in different ways.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] 1. Spiritual gifts are God-given ABILITIES. Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant (1 Corinthians 12:1). a. Spiritual gifts are different from NATURAL or ACQUIRED abilities. “Gifts” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Advice That Will Change Your Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,258 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

    Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Laodicea

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,772 views

    Are you opting out of Sunday morning because you are a cutting edge postmodern thinker blazing the trail to a new kind of christianity; or are you just sleeping in and living in lukewarm apathy?

    Dakota Community Church August 10, 2008 Living in Laodicea Last week in my sermon on baptism I mentioned that for a while I described myself as emergent on my Facebook profile but that I had removed it. I like the idea of having a discussion about how we do things, how we treat sin and sinners, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite