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  • David Scudder avatar

    The Dangers Of Grace Part 1

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2011
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     | 6,539 views

    Spiritual coldness, like an engine with no oil, is deadly if it isn't treated early because it will do so much damage before it becomes obvious.

    The Dangers of Grace Part I Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: The most dangerous problem is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Happy Is The Person

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 4,287 views

    Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

    Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Will Of God For Individuals Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 5,233 views

    God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

    Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,223 views

    This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Might Be A Pharisee (What Not To Do)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,938 views

    This sermon focuses on what NOT to do as Christians, looks at comparing ourselves to the Pharisees.

    Matthew 23:15 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. “You Might Be a Pharisee” It’s hard for us to fully realize… just how cool the Pharisees were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Pride Before The Fall" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

    Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sincerely Yours – Victory Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009
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    Sincere love is a possibility for Christians. Evil cannot overcome us in our pursuit of genuine, sincere love.

    Sincerely Yours – Victory September 6, 2009 Putting it into practice • Act in a loving way even when the emotion is not there. • Initiate love rather than simply responding to love. Seek not to be loved, but to be love. • Identify the evil in your life and dispose of it knowing that it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Oxygen We Breathe"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2009
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     | 6,242 views

    A sermon for a healing/anointing service.

    James 5:13-16 “Our Very Oxygen” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pator of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Prayer is the very oxygen through which our souls breathe. I remember driving on a snowy road as a teenager, and going a bit too fast. A buddy of mine and I were heading to another friend’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 20,124 views

    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    2009 10 11 St Lukes Title: The Life of Faith Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growth By Addition: Brotherly Kindness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 11,300 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Brotherly Kindness

    Growth by Addition Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living A Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 37,360 views

    A Spirit filled life should be the goal of believers. Few demonstrate lives filled with the power of God, most living a “ho-hum” Christian existence. Some wonder why there’s no victory in their lives. Reason is few are Spirit filled.

    LIVING A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE EPHESIANS 5:18-21 Introduction: A Spirit filled life ought to be the goal of every believer. Unfortunately many if not most Christians are satisfied with the way things are spiritually in their lives for as long as there is a spot is reserved for them in heaven they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,097 views

    Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision.

    Simeon Luke 2:22-35 Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision. I. Simeon’s Character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011
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     | 7,449 views

    The Bible is filled with idioms that we miss in English. This sermon deals with the "good" eye vs. the "evil" eye.

    1. An elderly man was desperately ill. Knowing the time for his departure was near, he called for his closest friends to come see him one last time. Attending him were his doctor, his preacher and his business manager. The old man said, “I know you can’t take it with you, but who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Live No Longer As Gentiles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
     | 3,558 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new creation Gentile? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are new creation Gentile. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:17-18 (Amplified Bible) So this I say and solemnly testify in [the name o

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new creation Gentile? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are new creation Gentile. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:17-18 (Amplified Bible) So this I say and solemnly testify in [the name of] the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal