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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    When we discuss time we usually think of hours and minutes, but there is another type of time that is measured by opportunities, that is the theme of this message.

    Introduction: Billy Graham preached the same message for over 50 years, and thousands came to Christ through his simple presentation of the Gospel. Sometimes we make God’s Word to complex—we forget the simplicity of the Good News that Billy Graham has preached for all these years. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radically God-Dependent

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 18, 2008
     | 4,215 views

    We think we’re independent and to some degree self-sufficient, but what God wants of us is to be radically God-Dependent

    Radically God-Dependent TCF Sermon January 13, 2008 What do you think of when you hear the word helpless? Do you think of a little baby? Babies are certainly helpless. They’re absolutely dependent on their parents for their very life. If parents don’t feed them, don’t take care of all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Now, Pay Later

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    We see in the bible that men and women of God think that it is ok to sin now but they forget that you must pay for those sins

    SIN NOW, PAY LATER Galatians 6: 7-8 I. Sow Disobedience, Reap Destruction (Belshazzar – Daniel 5: 1-31) Nebuchadnezar – The Great king is long dead. Belshazzar - his grandson is on the Throne Daniel – the young “Man of God” found in the first 4 chapters is now an old man of around 90 years old. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Through Service

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
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     | 5,140 views

    When we speak of stewardship wew tend to think of the tithe but God desires that we be good stewards of our gifts as well.

    STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SERVICE Introduction: We have come to that time of our year when we again turn our attention to stewardship. I want to challenge you this morning that stewardship is more than money. Stewardship includes giving of ourselves in service to the Lord through the use of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,077 views

    Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

    1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Confrontations Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 4, 2013
     | 4,563 views

    Jesus responded to questioning in two ways: Jesus spiritually challenged those religious leaders to think and told a parable, a story with a lesson.

    Let us continue to worship God through His Word. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 20… We noted last week from Luke 19, God showed righteous anger through Jesus Christ as He kicked out the moneychangers and animal sellers in God’s Temple. In the parallel passage of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,979 views

    If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

    In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Doers And Dreamers

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 5,310 views

    There are those who think they have to do everything themselves and then there are those who realize that worshiping God is where we begin to serve.

    TITLE: Doers and Dreamers TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRO: Continuing with our survey of incidents that are unique to Luke's Gospel, we come to a story about two sisters with very different personalities and how they interacted with Jesus. I. MARTHA (v.38) A. Who was Martha? 1. Only one Martha in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do People Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Rev. Brian Warden on May 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,040 views

    The Lord asks us a question about who we think He is, and the Bible tells us who he is.

    Who do people say that I am? Mark 8:27 , Jesus asks who do you say I am? 1 Corinthians 15:45 The Bible tells us He is the Last Adam John 8:12 The Bible tells us He is the Light of the world John 14:6 The Bible tells us He is the way, the truth and the life John 11:25-26 The Bible tells us He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 29,263 views

    In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

    As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discovery...holiness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016
     | 5,306 views

    Most people think holiness is being good. Holiness is allowing God in your life to make you more into the image of Christ.

    God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Confusion Of Mind!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 29, 2015
     | 4,274 views

    How many Christians do you think read the Bible every day? Very few. The predominant source of confusion is sin!

    Confusion of mind! Deuteronomy 28:28”The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness and confusion of mind.” I’m struggling within myself to write this devotion but I feel it should be preached today! In the above scripture, we read about madness, blindness and confusion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,081 views

    Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Ever Present Help In Time Of Trouble

    Contributed by Philip Beals on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,973 views

    Just when we think all is lost, we can count on God to be there to help, and carry us through the storms of life.

    I want to begin this morning by taking you to two other passages of Scripture. The first is found in Isaiah 41 and verse 10, which reads as follows: “Fear thou not; for I am with you. Be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will strengthen you; yea, I will help you; I will uphold you with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Church Clothes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,815 views

    What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

    Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ