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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Love Deal

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Our society confuses LOVE and LUST. Unlike lust, God’s kind of love is directed toward others, not inward toward ourselves. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love th

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Therefore, Do Not Be Anxious!

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 11, 2021
     | 4,178 views

    Jesus isn't simply telling us not to be anxious. He's calling us to have a completely different attitude towards material possessions and material needs from the rich fool; to be confident in God and in that confidence, to be rich towards God and others.

    ‘Do not be anxious.’ That’s what Jesus told his disciples. If only! we might think. Can we banish anxiety from our hearts simply because Jesus tells us to? We’re in a series in Luke, following Jesus and his disciples on their journey from Galilee down to Jerusalem. Their journey starts in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Enough!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,760 views

    If it seems as if the world is falling apart before our eyes, perhaps it is because the world is falling apart before our eyes. How, then, shall Christians live in the midst of a world sliding toward divine judgement?

    “‘Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, ‘Bring, that we may drink!’ The Lord GOD has sworn by his holiness that, behold, the days are coming upon you, when they shall take you away with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2can You Invest A Little More?patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    We face two giants: #1 burnout; and #2 burned up, we must press on toward the mark.

    #2 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. Isaiah 40: 28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Grace Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,275 views

    The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

    Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Choosing Forgiveness.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    A sermon moving towards Advent that discusses forgiveness. Uses a number of illustrations that i used from Sermon central

    Choosing Forgiveness. The season we are in at the moment is advent. Advent kinda means anticipation - expecting something. When we think about what we are expecting it is of course the celebration of the coming of Jesus. If we were to think of what the coming of Jesus ushers in for us - high on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Tatum avatar

    Life Choices

    Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,215 views

    God wants us to have a life that is useful and not useless, this sermon moves the listeners toward a life of usefulness to God.

    Life Choices (Revelation 3:14-22) Robert Frost, one of America’s favorite poets, wrote a poem that I like very much. Listen to the words of Robert Frost as he penned in the poem, “ The Road Not Taken”: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Gabriel avatar

    Paul's Commission....our Purpose

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    Expository message applying Paul’s commission towards the lost while exhorting believers to greater evangelistic effort

    Intro Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,056 views

    Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

    I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,621 views

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Returned And Gave Thanks To God

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    Giving thanks to God is a joyful expression of man’s deep appreciation toward God’s loving- kindness.

    <PRE> Giving thanks to God is a joyful expression of man’s deep appreciation toward God’s loving- kindness. In Thessalonians 5:18 it is written, In every thing give thanks: for it is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. <PRE> Who says Thanksgiving Day only happens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Sun avatar

    Asian Fathers And Their Children

    Contributed by Eddie Sun on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    A message for Asian fathers and their children to ’turn their hearts toward one another’ and develop an emotional bond between them.

    Evangelical Formosan Church of Alhambra Malachi 4:6 Opening Today I would like to speak on the topic of fathers and their children. I haven’t been a father for very long, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject. But I have learned from many godly men who have been fathers for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Raymond Blacketer avatar

    Narnia: Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

    INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed