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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Compromise

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 12,959 views

    Psalm 1 teaches us that abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity and a righteous walk with God.

    COMPROMISE Psalm 1 THEME: Abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity of a righteous walk with God. INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: compromise? Is compromise bad? Is it always bad? Well, if two porcupines, want to snuggle, a little compromise here and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Was Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2012
     | 3,499 views

    What do the first two principles of biblical interpretation teach us about the Annunciation story?

    Solemnity of the Annunciation 2012 Verbum Domini When we pray together our profession of faith in a moment, the Missal instructs us to kneel for a moment (if we can) when we say that of the Son, “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,862 views

    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Unselfishness

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011
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     | 6,975 views

    Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

    Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Integrity Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,625 views

    This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

    Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,327 views

    Jesus teaching on the mountain was more than a long sermon, it was the discipling of all that call themselves Christian.

    Blessed are the poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Mathew 5 We will be starting a new series on the Sermon On The Mount this morning. It is a familiar passage, but a lot of times it is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

    The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mark's Gospel Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    This is a teaching outline of this great chapter. It is suitable for you to use for either preaching or a Bible Study group.

    Mark Chapter 5 Jesus’ Authority, Power, and Love I. The demonized man (1-20) A. Set up of the scene (1-5) 1. reality of demonization 2. supernatural strength 3. self destructive behavior B. Conversation with Jesus (6-12) 1. The demons knew exactly who Jesus was. 2. Jesus took command over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Article 9. Free Will Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE CONUNDRUM OF FREE WILL (HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY) ARE WE REALLY FREE TO CHOOSE?

    BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689 - ARTICLE : 9. FREE WILL THE ARTICLE STATES.... 1.GOD HAS INDUED (FURNISHED) THE WILL OF MAN, BY NATURE, WITH LIBERTY AND THE POWER TO CHOOSE AND TO ACT UPON HIS CHOICE. THIS FREE WILL IS NEITHER FORCED, NOR DESTINED BY ANY NECESSITY OF NATURE TO DO GOOD OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Personal Burnout

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 162,190 views

    Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Belongs To You!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    Faith and Grace go hand n hand. Verse upon verse teaching in the book of Romans.

    The Promise Belongs to You! Romans 4:13-25 13 For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Storybooks, Fairytales And The Life God Wants You To Have Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    Part 1 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales and the Life God Wants You to Have."

    "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" Part 1 - Ideals, Settling & Obedience NewSong Church - 11/16/08 To watch or listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or subscribe to our podcast. To request the multimedia that accompanied this message, please contact ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Slaying Your Dragons Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 views

    Part 2 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have"

    "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" Part 2 - Slaying Your Dragons NewSong Church - 11/23/08 [SLIDE] MAIN GRAPHIC This week we continue our teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have." Over the next few weeks leading into the Advent season, we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Examples Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

    Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    “the Victory We Have In The Risen Christ”

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Apr 3, 2010
     | 12,143 views

    A sermon that teaches us about the victory that Jesu accomplished through His death,burial,resurection.

    The Victory We Have In the Risen Christ” I. Intro As Christians we are celebrating the most triumphant and victorious day in the history of mankind. This is the day Jesus defeated death and hell and gave us as His people a sense of immortality. As we celebrate this great and significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal