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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    "Real-Life Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011
     | 6,070 views

    A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

    The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024
     | 3,036 views

    The Anointing does not point to the believer, but to God who empowers the believer. However, Jesus is the Anointed One, and you are a conduit for His power.

    Opening illustration: At a remote underground church in the Middle East, our meeting started with exuberant worship. Many raised their hands, fell on their knees and faces, and sang joyously to the Lord. We witnessed many women crying out and weeping to God. After the sermon, as I stood behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Hear His Voice?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,074 views

    Christ is The Good Shepherd, how do we understand the scripture and its significance in our lives?

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love and despair at early mornings at this time of the year, I love them because when we head out for our early morning run, there is a fresh chill in the air, and there is a renewed sense of newness and hope as we head off up Calderbrook on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hope For The Church Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013
     | 1,856 views

    Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. Nothing can take the place of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of the church (no sermon, song, program, choir, ministry)

    Hope For The Church Pt. 2 A There is a call to the Church 1 Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?2 This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Looking For A Perfect Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,385 views

    We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

    We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Offer Grace (Show And Tell)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 13, 2019
     | 5,323 views

    Central to the Christian faith is the doctrine of grace—that God gives us that which we don’t deserve. Instead of just talking about this doctrine, however, we are also called to live out this doctrine in how we treat others.

    Opening and Introduction In elementary school, many kids look forward to show and tell. I have two kids, Tiffany and Tyler. Both loved to bring their favorite toys to school to show their friends. They wanted to show others what they were interested in, experience what they loved, and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Carpe Diem Seize The Day

    Contributed by Oscar Destruge on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    The most wonderful treasures of this world are the relationships that we cultivate. The most beautiful gift that you can give to another human being is our time and affection.

    Carpe diem Seize the day He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him (John 1:11) December 26, 2010 We’ve all heard the saying: “You don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it.” This happens more frequently during Christmas, causing stress and depression. The running about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2020
     | 6,431 views

    The 1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), the 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    Ephesians 4:12-16 [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13]until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14]so that we may no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 6, 2012
     | 8,297 views

    Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY: SPEND LESS Philippians 4:10-19 Big Idea: Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,839 views

    Why dont we use the gifts that God gives us?

    6: A Life of Meaning Series February 8th, 2008 Use it or Lose it I have a problem. I am really not very good with subtlety. When my wife started working for the news she was a reporter. Then there was an opening for a weekend anchor position. She was the newest reporter to the station so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

    The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now These Wmds’ Are Deadly...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011
     | 2,113 views

    Not to lose focus on what/Who is more important...Gifts or the Giver of the Gifts !!!

    Now these WMDs’ are deadly… At this time of the New Year, I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this Sermon intend to beat about the bush repeating what many a Bush critic has already mentioned about ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Building For Christ—celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Church Anniversary

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 15, 2022
     | 10,339 views

    This sermon is for a church celebrating its 9th church anniversary. It uses Saul and Ananias to show that we are uniquely created for a purpose.

    Building For Christ—Celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Exodus 4:1-13 Acts 9:11-18 Today is a day of celebration in the life of our church as we remember the goodness of God. Anniversaries are a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Ten Minas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    Interpretation & application of the parable. (PowerPoint slides are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Rewarding the Faithful Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were willing to ‘R.I.S.K.’ that is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren