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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What A Christian Hears

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaves Either Way...

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

    As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "I Thirst" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 164 ratings
     | 116,110 views

    Fifth sermon on the seven sayings of Christ from the cross.

    Jesus was crucified at 9 o’clock in the morning, and He spent the first three hours on the cross in the sunlight. Then the darkness came, and at the end of three hours of darkness, Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). Our Lord’s first three statements were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Most Important Questions Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Preaching the good news

    THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Acts 17:24-31 Have you noted that among the first questions we ask when we meet someone is the question “What’s new?” In Acts 17 the apostle Paul came to Athens. He came to Areopagus, one of the “Seven Wonders of Ancient World.” The people in Athens did the same thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Christian Is A Minister

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

    EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Favor For A Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
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    To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you constantly do favors for another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:14 (Amplified Bible) But it has been my wish to do nothing about it without first consulting you and getting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    Part 3 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: It can be said with little or no argument that a parent’s primary concern is that their kids turn out ok; as a parent I can attest to that fact. Nothing else in the world worries us more. If we’re honest with ourselves most of us are also scared to death that we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,545 views

    Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    “what Do You Need From God?”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Often we reach the place where satan says, "Give up!" But this Dad and Woman believed...and Jesus came on the scene and touched by His Power!

    “What do YOU NEED from GOD?” Mark 5:25-29 This is where it is finally won or lost, any doctor will tell you, “within.” How many times the words “hang on” have been used! Illust: When the French surrendered to General Giap and the Vietnamese at Dien Phen ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,345 views

    We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

    HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating A Shared Vision: "Putting Faith Into Action" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Sermon #4 on creating a shared vision.

    Revelation 3:14-22 “Putting Faith Into Action” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In February 2007, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz sent a memo to his CEO, Jim Donald, that somehow found its way onto the internet and then onto the computer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

    John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    What If God Were One Of Us?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

    -Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    With Whom Are We At War?

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    Ordinary Proper 21: Divisions among Christians are not new. Unfortunately, they are all too common - even among the same church members. But we are called to be one because of the price paid to make us one - the Cross!

    At one time, we had a large aquarium. It was fun to keep it up and to learn about the different sorts of tropical fish that we kept. One of my very favorite fish was the Betta Splendens. Sometimes they are called bettas or they are called Siamese Fighting Fish. There is a picture of a betta on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    A Single Verse Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,666 views

    In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise.

    A SINGLE VERSE 03/16/03 AM Text: Philippians 1:21 Introduction In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise. As we consider this verse, let us reflect on our own lives and determine where we stand in light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ