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    Power Of The Tongue SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 17, 2023
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     | 2,225 views

    Mature Christians control their speech

    Good morning/afternoon/evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our shared journey towards spiritual maturity. We are all travelers on this path, seeking to grow closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to embody the ...read more

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    How To Clean Your Inner Mess Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,737 views

    Advance season preparation of our hearts for the coming of Christ. How to handle stress. This sermon is crafted using Rick Warren’s expository and purpose-driven preaching method called CRAFT.

    Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is our Righteousness Samuel M. Stone Trinity, Dec. 3, 2006 14 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 3,432 views

    Description of the church of Jesus

    Why I Love The Church Part 1 March 5, 2000 - Danny L. Williams Ephesians 5:25-27, vs.32 The passage I just read is regarded many time’s in reference to husband and wife relationships. But Paul says in Vs. 32 “I ‘am speaking in reference to Christ and the Church”. We begin a new series this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    ANSWERING THE CALL

    ANSWERING THE CALL 1 SAMUEL 3:10 INTRODUCTION: I BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE CAN RECALL A TIME IN THEIR CHILDHOOD WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM FATHER OR MOTHER. FOR SOME, IT WAS LATE IN THE EVEVING WHEN THE SUN WAS GOING DOWN OR SOME CHORE HAD TO BE DONE. SOME HEARD THEIR PARENTS VOICE AND CAME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Retaliate When You're Slapped With Humiliation"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 11, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to do as Christ did, when they are slapped with humiliation, and "turn the other cheek.".

    10 April 2009 GOOD FRIDAY U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are slapped with humiliation, they should avoid retaliating and “turn the other cheek”. REFERENCES: Job 14:1 (KJV) Man that is born ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run To Win Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
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    We are all in a race of faith. A race that is to mature in faith allowing us to be the masterpiece Jesus created us to be! So run so as to win the race!

    INTRODUCTION A. Series “Becoming Contagious” to a Close! 1. “The Stockpile Factor” - Blessings 2. “A Contagious Heart” - Compassion 3. “A Contagious Faith” - Preparedness 4. “A Contagious Race” – Methods of Sharing 5. “A Contagious Storyteller” - Testimony 6. “A Contagious Message” – Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Out Of Your Way For Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Discover the reason why missionaries and other Christian workers go out of their way to follow Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Have you ever had a disagreement with someone over a sandwich? I have! My disagreement was with Judy (my wife). I met Judy when I was in seminary. When we first started dating this disagreement occurred. On this particular afternoon Judy had to work and I was off. She worked as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross

    Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006
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     | 9,665 views

    The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

    Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 478 ratings
     | 129,470 views

    In order to serve according to our giftedness, we must make sure that we not only understand spiritual gifts, we must discover, develop and deploy our gift mix. Since ignorance about this topic may be a chief cause of retarded spiritual growth, it’s impe

    Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, a dairy farmer drove up on his tractor and asked what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And Him Crucified

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Simple Duties of the Christian

    1. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE? • Being a True Christian • VS 2 Paul stated that he didn’t pretend to know anything except the fact that Christ was crucified • Paul expresses that he experiences the same fears as the other Christians at Corinth a. Weakness b. Fear c. Trembling • Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

    Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Can Live On Top Even When The Bottom Drops Out Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,129 views

    Are you experiencing times in your life where you feel the bottom has dropped out? Are you ready to give up? Dr. Hughes encourages you in this teaching to never give up -- your destiny and purpose will come to pass no matter what trials come your way.

    Introduction I never will forget that day. We had all the belongings we could carry in our car. We were driving down the street trying to figure out what we were going to do. We had no where to go. We couldn’t believe it. Had we now become part of the homeless population? As my husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Andrew And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,202 views

    A look at Evangelism in the life of the Apostle Andrew.

    The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Andrew Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. It’s around 26 or 27AD. Jesus is 30 years old. He’s just about to begin his public ministry. John’s been calling for repentance and then baptizing the people in the Jordan river in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus can now be ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Gospel According To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,632 views

    This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

    In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance, Preaching And Power-Persevrance Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    Wahring the Gospel is not something you have to do on your own. You have been given power.

    July 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: Perseverance Part 4 Title: Perseverance, Preaching and Power Have you noticed what the recurring theme is for the past few weeks? I think that it is important for us to be serious about persevering. Now when I talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God