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  • Dee Dowdy avatar

    The Seriousness Of Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 7,188 views

    Christina Marriage is defined by Christ and is guided by God's Word.

    The Seriousness of Christian Marriage (Mark 10:2-12) Intro: There are 2 huge decisions we make in this life—maybe 3 The first most important decision---accept Jesus as Savior Because this one decision has eternal consequences The third most important—career How we will make a living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Honoring God's Name Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,897 views

    Malachi identifies four changes God’s people need to make in order to honor God’s name.

    Last week I was talking with a man who owns a rental property in this neighbor-hood. It is a nice looking house and he told me that he had just finished fixing it up – again. “People just don’t care,” he told me. “My last renters put holes in the wall, broke three windows plus the glass in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our Walk In This World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 24,334 views

    John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

    NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fine Art Of Not Paying Attention

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,942 views

    Sometimes it is best to ignore the voices of doubt and the naysayers.

    THE FINE ART OF NOT PAYING ATTENTION TEXT: Mark 5:35-36 Mark 5:35-36 KJV While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? [36] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walk With A Limp, Hands Up Who's Perfect?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,183 views

    When you encounter God do not expect to walk away the same, pray to walk with a limp as Jacob did and live in the promise and purpose God has for your life

    What is it with God? It never ceases to amaze me the type of people God uses for great purpose I would have expected the most gifted, handsome, athletic, warrior, intellectual and generally those that reflected his perfection to project that “Look at me I’m right with God” persona to make us all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship - It's What We Do! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    This sermon deals with four aspects of Worship. I. Worship adjusts my ATTITUDE toward God II. Worship causes me to WALK closer to God III. Worship causes me to seek CLEANSING from God IV. Worship accesses the POWER of God

    Worship – It’s What We Do Ted Malone was a radio personality in the western part of the United States. He started his career by reading poetry over the airways. Later he hosted variety shows and quiz shows. During World War II he became a war correspondent – providing human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Live Effectively Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

    Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Faith? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    What is your definition of faith? You may be surprised to learn that it could be different from how the Bible defines it. Learn the keys true faith.

    Richard Dawkins - a torchbearer for Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution describes faith this way: "faith is blind trust in the absence of evidence, even in the teeth of evidence." Discover Magazine, August 2005 I would submit that Richard certainly didn’t consult the Bible for his definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    True Conversion

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Many people claim to have ’made a decision for Christ’. But are they truly converted. Their perseverance will be the test

    I’m no carpenter. That’s the understatement of the year! But I understand that in carpentry there’s a term "clinching the nail". If I have it right: In rough work, a nail is driven through several boards so that the point of the nail sticks through the back. Then the workman gives a blow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 10) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    Jesus is coming again. You can’t avoid standing before Him in judgment. Well if Jesus were to return today, and if it was your time to give an account to the Lord, what would be the outcome? Would you hear commendation or rebuke?

    Opening illustration: Several years ago, Donald Trump said this in an interview: "I'll be 36 next year and I've done everything I can do. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to have raced through it all so fast. What's the next level up? The grass isn't always greener … I work, and I don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Break Forth Like The Dawn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,042 views

    Sermon focused on fasting

    BREAK FORTH LIKE THE DAWN ISAIAH 58:1-14 #SPIRITUALDISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION… http://conditioningresearch.blogspot.com/2010/07/intermittent-fasting-joke.html There was a man who went into see his doctor. He was overweight and the doctor wanted to see if fasting would produce any results for him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 11- "Stuff That Works" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Part 11 of our Bona Fide series

    Bona Fide A study of James Part 11 “Stuff that works” I am often told by people who don’t know me or how I work very well “ You need a new truck, when they see my old Ford” Or you need a new trailer when they see me rocking it back and forth in order to secure the cross latch Sometimes well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Walk

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018
     | 6,959 views

    Walk in Unity

    As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians, it gives us a beautiful example of how Paul admonishes a Christian to WALK. (1) Unity (4:1-16). (2) Purity (4:17-5:17). (3) Harmony (5:18-6:9). (4) Victory. (6-e t) I wonder if we have under-emphasized the importance of the Christian walk. The first three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Words Of Jesus Verses The Words Of Our World.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    There are two types of people in this world: those who relate to the beatitudes of Jesus, and those who do not. The beatitudes are not rules or laws, but something that causes us to react with whatever spirit is driving us within.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 29th January 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 Please join me in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Five Truths About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    Life - real Life can be hard, but in the scale of eternity it is only for a moment and maybe if we spent more time seeking God’s guidance, if we spent more time trusting Him.

    It’s the 2nd Sunday of Advent - it’s just 17 days to Christmas Day. So let me ask you: Are you ready for Christmas? “Are you ready for Christmas?” .... What question am I really asking you this morning.. When I ask are you ready for Christmas? Do you think I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal