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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Born To Be Wealthy

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ our wealth is real, and it’s unlimited.

    Born to be Wealthy Pastor Glenn Newton 1-23-05 Ephesians 1:3-14 Read Planned Giving experts project over the next five years in the US nearly 7 Trillion dollars will be transferred to the next generation. It will be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America. Many people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Avoiding Imposters Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

    Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Faith

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    True Faith; looks for God at work around us, leaves the glory to God alone, and lasts in the face of suffering.

    I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE FAITH March 2, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ACTS 14:8-22 Few weeks ago began Lenten journey toward Easter Time of reflecting on our faith Considered being Generous, Last week living on Purpose This week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

    A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are You Worth?

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,721 views

    Goal: Change from seeing oneself or others as low or no value to high value in God’s eyes. Main Point: You are valuable to God. Application: Treat yourselves and others as objects of great worth.

    What Are You Worth? Luke 12:6-7 November 25, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Change from seeing oneself or others as low or no value to high value in God’s eyes. Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? You are valuable to God. Application: What do I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Real Religion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,513 views

    Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

    JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall Parker avatar

    Handling Rejection

    Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011
     | 10,892 views

    Are you wondering why Rejection resides in you?Here is the answer for you!

    How to overcome rejection Correcting a mistaken identity This is such a big cause of demonic bondage, and it's one of the most common things to address in being set free. I had one highly experienced deliverance minister tell me that spirits of rejection are among some of the most common demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "no One Exactly Like Me" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020
     | 5,648 views

    Now here’s a truth I want you to recognize today: There is no one exactly like you. Look all the world over. There is no one exactly like you.

    FINDING OUR IDENTITY “No One Exactly Like Me” Ephesians 1:1-14 I have always loved statistics. Some are useful. Others are worthless. I want to begin by sharing one that I think is amazing. Listen closely. Here it is: In a typical year about a million billion snowflakes fall each second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Uniter, Or A Divider Series

    Contributed by Alan C Thompson on Feb 12, 2014
     | 10,744 views

    Signs or benchmarks of spiritual maturity - The mature believer unites people rather than creating division.

    Grow Up! - Measuring Your Spiritual Maturity Measure #1: Are You a Uniter, or a Divider 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 – September 1, 2013 Being a follower of Christ should help us get along with others. One young lady testified to that fact when she said, “I had an uncle that I disliked so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “living In An Up-Side-Down World!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 5,005 views

    When we find God we discover the order of things; what is important, and what is not. What the world calls normal is UP-SIDE-DOWN in the Christian’s LIFE! As we examine our lives, we need to ask ourselves, “Do I feel OUT of PLACE in this world?

    N. T. Wright tells the story of trying to prepare for a hiking and camping trip. He went to an outfitter who took him around the store showing him everything he would need. The salesman recommended a good sleeping bag and a durable tent. He sold him a very good pair of hiking shoes. He convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Focused On One Thing

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 22, 2023
     | 2,076 views

    In a world full of distraction, it is more important than ever to refocus our attention and worship on what truly matters: Christ.

    TOO BUSY TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING How many of you have ever had a day where you had so much to do, that you just couldn’t get anything done? As soon as you’d start a task, something else – just as essential – would grab your attention, and then just as you got the ball rolling, a third thing would ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Souls For Jesus Ii

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
     | 1,996 views

    A Biblical plan for witnessing/winning souls

    ’Souls for Jesus II’ I. Direct Approach A. Jesus & Nicodemus (John 3) B. Paul & Philippian Jailer (Acts 16) II. Indirect Approach A. Jesus & Woman at the Well (John 4) B. Philip & Eunuch (Acts 8) III. The Biblical Examples of Four Heart Conditions You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Smith avatar

    God Don't Make No Junk

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,835 views

    You were created in teh image of God, and that makes you very special.

    Introduction: We sometimes call someone who is in love with himself a narcissist. What you may not know, though, is the story from Greek mythology from which we get that word. There are actually two Greek characters in the myth -- Narcissus and Echo. As the story goes, the goddess Hera got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Are You A Slave To Sin Or A Slave To God? Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008
     | 8,983 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 6:15-23 Title: Are You a Slave to Sin or a Slave to God? Romans 6:15-23 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! 16 Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist