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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Promise Of Liberty-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016
     | 3,357 views

    4 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

    The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-IV—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Henry Ford in his autobiography, ‘My Life & Work,’ made a statement in 1909 about Ford’s Model ‘T’—“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, so long as it is black.” There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always For All Things-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016
     | 3,084 views

    2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manner And Message Of Paul

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
     | 6,857 views

    The manner of Paul's life was consistent with the message God had given him to preach. Now Paul is telling these leaders to follow his example (his lifestyle) and hold to the same message. This is something we as Christians must do today.

    Manner & Message of Paul
 (08-16-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We take as our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 707 views

    Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022
     | 1,307 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

    September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Fair Wage

    Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    God’s wages for service in His Kingdom will be fair and just for everyone.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 17,210 views

    In this message we will discuss the three greatest events in all of human history.

    1 Corinthians 15:1-15:8 Because He Lives!!! I’d like to start this message off with a question; What’s your ambition in life? Now, maybe it would be a good idea to define the word ambition in order to help you answer that question. Webster’s 9th New Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 18,736 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Expansion Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,260 views

    Christ begins to send the disciples out to build His Kingdom on Earth.

    The Expansion of the Kingdom Matthew Chapter 10 Sunday, July 9th, 2006 I was at Family Camp at Delta Lake early this week. One of the things I love about Delta is the faithfulness of those who go there. There are many people who arrange their entire schedules around camp and wouldn’t miss it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    In The Public Square

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    The Christians responsibility in the Public Arena.

    Citizenship: Christians in the Public Square This is not all my own sermon, I want to give credit where it is due, H.B. London, and other known names but I ran across this and thought it is proper with election coming up this week, What God says about Government. Many Christian people want ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faces And Reflections

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    Our textual script, verses 8-15, sketches the outline of THREE FACES that REFLECT THREE DIFFERING IMAGES. Perhaps if we hush our hearts and focus our lens, we just might perceive our face and reflection mirrored in one of these three sketches drawn by the

    During what has been called the “Sizzling Sixties,” Dinah Ross and the Supremes recorded a cut entitled “Reflections.” That song was about faces and the memories those faces reflected. Looking out her rain-soaked window, she sees reflections of how things used to be. She sees the face of a distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Scripture Sermon

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    This sermon is just selected passages from the Scripture.

    All Scripture Sermon INTRODUCTION: I believe one of our Greatest Blessings is the written word of God. It is through this written word that we find the answers to the questions of life, how to please God, and how to find true peace and happiness. Today the sermon will focus totally on what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warnings From Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    What can we do to get our priorities back in line? Studying the book of Revelation is one solution. This book gives us life’s big picture that will put all of life’s problems into their proper perspective.

    Purpose: To show that warnings of coming judgment are demonstrations of God’s grace. Aim: I want the listener to serve God energetically since judgment is imminent. INTRODUCTION: It is SO easy to let life get out of focus. Life is filled with necessary things that need doing. There are bills to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Challenge Of Choosing The Greater Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2010
     | 3,918 views

    The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of a confession of Jesus’ Stewardship. ’Christians’(traditionists), are encouraged toward a further consideration of their confession. The challenge of choosing the greater Steward

    SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession—Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to further consider the intricacies of their Christian confession. Christians, tempted by tradition, are encouraged toward a further ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostolic Fulfillment

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 5, 2013
     | 6,775 views

    In these last days God is going to use the apostolic and the prophetic anointing to perfect the church through the revealed Word of God as well as the prophetic word, which contains God’s special instructions for this season. The apostolic and prophet

    APOSTOLIC FULFILLMENT Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. The world today is looking for peace. But peace can only come through Jesus. God wants His children to live in peace in a troubled world. We do not have to partake of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic