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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2011
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     | 4,057 views

    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14

    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14 Romans 13:14 But be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see what you do, they will see Christ. Don't think about how to satisfy the desires of your sinful self. I. Be Like the Lord Jesus Christ II. People Will See Christ Not You III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 255 ratings
     | 20,454 views

    The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

    Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Secrets To Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,524 views

    If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

    SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking Down The Strongholds In Our Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020
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     | 12,198 views

    There are destructive things in our life that keep us from experiencing the life that Jesus intended us to live as believers. Those strongholds must come down in our lives and we need to be honest with the Lord about them.

    Bringing down strongholds in our life Introduction- I cannot let go of one of the text from last week- Jesus desiring for us to climb to a higher level of commitment and to see greater things done in our life. Wouldn’t that be a great journey? Matthew 5. (Message)- “When Jesus saw his ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
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    While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby

    INTRODUCTION What could be more important than knowing Christ in our Christian life? Well, today is Christmas and by now we all know the Christmas story pretty well. While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby to be born. She wrapped him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What’s Better Than Forgiveness? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,344 views

    This sermon explores the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing that Jesus offers more than just forgiveness - he offers freedom from sin and a constant, abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.

    Hello Church! We’re going to look at the opening to Mark’s gospel today. One of the unique things about the Gospel of Mark is how to-the-point Mark tells the story of Jesus. He doesn’t beat around the bush and he omits a lot of material that we find in Matthew, Luke, and John. In fact, Mark uses ...read more

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    From Pit To Promise

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

    From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,490 views

    Sermon of the greatest of Gods Gifts

    “The Greatest of These” (Part one) February 5, 2012 Galatians 5:16-25 “So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living A Surrendered Life! Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    This message tries to help the listener realize that God can do amazing things for them if only they will surrender to Him and His agenda for their lives.

    Living a Surrendered Life! Victory or Defeat? Which do you prefer? HS football coach The world says “never surrender” What is surrender? Yield to another, give up, resign Everyone is surrendered to something Mt. 6:24 You are surrendered to God or you’re not! Despise- give up Mammon- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Peter Misplaced Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,250 views

    We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew Peter says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Mark adds, “But he spake th

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PETER MISPLACED CONFIDENCE TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34 John 13:33-38 INTRODUCTION: We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Aggravation Or Freedom

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,536 views

    REPENTANCE CAN BRING FORGIVENESS OF SIN AND A FREEDOM FROM THE GUILT SIN BRINGS

    AGGRAVATION OR FREEDOM 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-12 THIS MORNING I WANT TO SPEAK ON THE ISSUE OF REPENTANCE. PAUL IS GOING TO TEACH US IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY THAT TRUE REPENTANCE AND REMORSE IS THE GATEWAY TO DEEP SPIRITUALITY AND BLESSING FROM GOD. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF REPENTANCE THAT WE NEED TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hall avatar

    Living In A Way That Glorifies God

    Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,207 views

    How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

    A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,168 views

    54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

    This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Cain And Abel - The.. Story Of Every Man Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2018
     | 12,850 views

    This world of ours is in a conflict between God and the devil and the forces of good and evil. The apostle Paul writes: "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world

    10-12-04 Cain and Abel - the Story of Every Man Genesis 4:1-4:12 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist