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    What Are You Willing To Give PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 1,060 views

    Explore the cost of following Jesus, the value of our possessions, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that may feel a little uncomfortable, but it's important because it challenges us and gives us a fresh perspective on our lives. We're going to look at Mark 10:17-27, where a wealthy young man asked Jesus about eternal life. You ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019
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    The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

    The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love In Advent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,037 views

    This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

    Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,015 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014
     | 5,742 views

    Exploring the grace of giving through a study of stewardship.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

    Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Are The Needy

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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    It is when we truly realize how needy we are for God that we find happiness

    I. It is interesting how some people who went through the Great Depression can brag about how poor they were. A. "We were so poor when I was growing up that the mice that lived in our house always ate out." 1. "You've heard of powdered milk--we were so poor when I was growing up, we had powdered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013
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    A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

    HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Place In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017
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     | 10,006 views

    In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

    No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2015
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     | 8,781 views

    In this sermon, we establish that God is the owner of everything, that it is He who gives us the ability to earn an income, and that we must keep the money in the proper perspective.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago, a Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people and asked them their impressions of church. 1. Here is a summary of what the respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Laws From Heaven For Life On Earth Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 25, 2021
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     | 3,920 views

    What do you want out of life ? That is a pretty general question - but it is the one that is addressed in this proverb. The thing is that in this study we are looking at what people want from the perspective of God, not just what people or the "market" wants.

    Laws from Heaven for life on earth Prov.11:23-31 Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath. What do you want out of life ? That is a pretty general question - but it is the one that is addressed in this proverb. The thing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Orders Of The Day.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2022
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    Instructions to the man of God.

    ORDERS OF THE DAY. 1 Timothy 6:6-19. # A WORD TO POOR CHRISTIANS (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment arises not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011
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     | 11,227 views

    The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

    JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,289 views

    ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

    Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,766 views

    The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ