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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
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     | 8,003 views

    To help my audience see how to apply deliberate Christ-centered action to their relationships at home and in the Church so that potential messes are made into decisive victories for the Lord

    Sweet gum trees. They’re a great shade tree – they grow quickly and strong. They produce a lot of leaves that will often turn nice colors in the fall. And, if you’ve had a couple of them, you know they also produce about a billion spiny, ball-shaped seedpods called monkey balls or gum balls. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Living As A Citizen Of Heaven On Earth

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Oct 10, 2005
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    Christians must understand their roles as citizens of Heaven here on earth so that they can maximize their full potential as one who is called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth!

    Joel Osteen writes in his book a true story about a famous golfer who was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a golf tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro. They played golf for several days, and enjoyed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Are You A Lazybones? Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005
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    There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

    Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Resolutions For Righteousness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 6, 2011
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    I believe we sould make some spiritual resolutions for this year that has the potential for drawing us nearer to the Lord. I call them Resolutions for Righteousness.

    Resolutions for Righteousness Text: Ps. 63:1-8 Intro: Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. I have often wondered if we would make it this far. However, in spite of everything, we find ourselves embarking upon a new beginning, days filled with adventure, as well as adversity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Smith avatar

    The Sound That Will Change The World!

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 9, 2020
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    There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION!

    "A Sound That Will Change the World" There are many voices that are speaking up and being heard. These voices can potentially bring change to our nation. But there is on voice that satan will fight overtime to silence, that is THE VOICE OF INTERCESSION! Intercession has been all but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    What Will This Child Be? Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
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    In the two babies of the Christmas story, Jesus and John, we see the limitless potential of every human being for good or evil and the responsibility of parents to build Christian character.

    WHAT WILL THIS CHILD BE (The Birth of John the Baptizer) Luke 1:66 “What manner of child shall this be?” A baby can draw a crowd. The one in the cradle gets the attention. Some of the onlookers are prejudiced. They are the grandparents who know why these children are called “grand”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023
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    Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

    DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 24, 2005
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    The parable reminds us that every believer is given God’s Spirit and the message of eternal life. Our job is to seek to bring a good return from that message by our faithful proclamation. We are Christ’s ambassadors . . . we are charged to point the los

    Using What God Has Given Luke 19:11-27; Matthew 25: 14-30 The parable we look at this morning is about wasted potential and neglected responsibility. In this parable and the sister parable in Matthew 25 the master leaves his servants with money to invest. When he returns some of the servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Foster avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001
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    So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

    As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    After The Cicadas

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
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    In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education: God still sees much to judge in America, and we are laid waste by lingering racism. We must recommit to justice in the nation and in the church.

    I am here to announce an invasion. This land has been taken over by an alien army. The invaders are so numerous that all hope of turning them back is gone. It is useless to resist. And not only are they here in massive numbers, these invaders, but also they know no fear. They are perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2011
    based on 130 ratings
     | 79,424 views

    Why would Paul list such a long boooring list of people at the end of such a powerful New Testament book? Why waste the ink? The answer to that question is both intriguing and exciting to those of who belong to Jesus.

    I opened the sermon by asking the congregation to join with me in singing: “I’m So Glad I’m A Part Of The Family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I’m part of the family, the family of God.” If you’re a Christian here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,260 views

    Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

    A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    The Bible has always been honest with us about the potential dangers of discipleship. It speaks of the real possibilities of abuse, prison and even death. Is there ever a time when it's NOT worth it to be a Christian?

    CHILDREN’S SERMON – Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego OPEN: I read an interesting article this week in Christianity Today. The title was “Was It Worth It?” and it tried to address the tragedy that’s going on now in Afghanistan. Their opening comment was this: “(Christianity Today) surveyed 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    God's Power In Us

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

    We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Becoming Effective Leaders

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2012
     | 3,085 views

    Leadership is all about communicating. We communicate to others their worth,their potential. It's about communicating these things so well that they begin actually to see these things in themselves.

    You will reproduce according to the same kind. You will attract people that are of the same kind. If we have lot's of garbage in our lives we will attract all sorts of junk. A. INFLUENCE 1. Influence is like wind, you don't see it but it's there. Influence is what make people believe what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist