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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    If We Are The Body Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,516 views

    We must find our place in the church and perform that function that God has given to us.

    IF WE ARE THE BODY Text: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:12-26 2. In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Are Rich! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,577 views

    Wealth is NOT the evil that it is made out to be. Wealth has NEVER been the problem with God. What we do with that wealth, and how our heart reacts to that wealth is what God is concerned about.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 22, 2002 Date Preached: October 23, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [PM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: A Study in 1 Corinthians Title: We Are Rich! Text: 1 Corinthians 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The other day I was driving and I saw a billboard on the highway. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Crushed

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020
     | 2,786 views

    The amount of pressure we are facing is intense. Where can we turn? What do we do?

    We are crushed! - From the moment I saw the report of locusts swarming Through Asia, into Africa, & even parts of China, & now is being tracked by ten swarms each containing 80 million locusts in it. - The thought came to my mind, this is a pestilence on a scale from right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    A continuing look at the last words of Christ from the cross.

    Mt. 27.46 "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" 1. Do you ever feel hypocritical coming to church? You feel awful but you come through the front doors with a smile on your face. You struggled getting up in the morning but here you are now, laughing and joking like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

    The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “life Can Be Hard”

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,364 views

    Response to the 2014 Tornado.

    “Life Can Be Hard” 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 First let me say, I feel like I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering Jesus: What Kind Of Love? (Pt. 4) Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves?

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:13 Remembering Jesus: What kind of love? Jesus demonstrated a “greater love” through SACRIFICE. What kind of love motivates someone to sacrifice themselves? (Ill.) A man went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Revelation 6: The Cry Of The Tribulation Martyrs (Vs 9-11) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 4,213 views

    How long? is the cry of the Tribulation Martyrs...not WHY?

    Revelation 6: The Cry of the Tribulation Martyrs (vs 9-11) Last week, we returned to our journey through Revelation, wrapping up our study of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These Four Horsemen represented Antichrist in his conquest by diplomacy (white horse), war (fiery red horse), famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Pray Biblically Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 4, 2024
     | 707 views

    Pray the Bible (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 16 of the same title)

    HoHum: Can we do a series on prayer? Well, I’ll pray about it. Bob Hostetler found himself praying about if he should help with a new product called the Prayer Bible. Bob accepted the writing assignment. Bob spent the next 2 months reading and praying through the last half of the OT, from Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Thoughts And Memories Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024
     | 617 views

    I'm sure each of us have our own special memories. There is some special deed, word, and/or time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one.

    I'm sure each have our own special memories of Tressa. Some special deed, word, time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one. Perhaps the greatest unasked question here this evening is the word why? She was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mephibosheth-Surprised By Grace Series

    Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 112,848 views

    Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, had every reason to expect that the wrath and judgment of King David would fall upon him. He was the grandson of King Saul, and the nephew of Ishbosheth, both David’s enemies. Instead, he received grace from the king- he

    Mephibosheth- Surprised by Grace 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that there are unknown characters in the Bible whose names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We The 95%

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,051 views

    Comparing the "Occupy Movement 99%" to the Church in America today... the 95%... and how so much of the Church today is like the occupy protestors

    Are We the 95% 10/4/2012 Take your Bibles if you would and turn to James chapter 1… starting in verse 19… I actually did not plan it this way… but we are going to begin this message basically… where we ended the message 2 weeks ago… James 1:19–27 (NIV84) 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Related? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
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    God adopts us into His family through Jesus, offering true belonging and purpose beyond our natural ties, inviting everyone to a place at His table.

    Have you ever noticed how the family refrigerator becomes a gallery of grace? Smudged fingerprints. Crayon drawings. Photos held up by a magnet that looks like a banana. Report cards with coffee stains. A wedding invitation tucked next to a grocery list. That door tells a story. We want to belong. ...read more

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  • Jason Jones avatar

    We Promise Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    Short exposition of Joshua 24:14-28 about covenanting together to follow the Lord. This is the first of several sermons on the church covenant.

    Text: Joshua 24:14-28, Title: We Promise, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, PM Opening illustration: Quote from Hammet, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches, p. 109-110, “To enter church membership is to enter into a covenant with the other members and the pastors. It is a commitment to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We A Servant?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    “Jesus came to serve”. We are servants to Jesus and we are to serve one another.

    Are We A Servant? Philippians 2:12-17 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now Are We A Servant? much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God