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  • David Owens avatar

    Anger Danger Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    Moses' life shows a pattern of anger issues. Because Moses never got control of his anger, he faced tragic consequences. This sermon will motivate us to do something about our anger with God's help.

    Introduction: A. There is a story told about a girl who was writing a paper for school and asked her father for help, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" 1. The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean." 2. With that, the father put ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

    18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,370 views

    A sermon addressing some misconceptions on prayer.

    JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Matthew 6:5-8 Introductory Statement: I once saw a poster in an Adult Christian Education classroom that said, “Prayer is not the last resort.” I thought, ‘That’s true. It should be the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Audacity Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,960 views

    . AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

    THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing God In Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,690 views

    1) The Danger of False Righteousness. 2) The Practice and Reward of False Giving 3) The Practice and Reward of True Giving

    With the recent earthquake in Haiti, there has been a world wide outpouring of assistance. In Canada and the United States we just saw two telethons, where celebrities participated to raise funds. One curious phenomena was the participation of John Travolta. "I have arranged for a plane to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    30th Sunday-- The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 26, 2022
     | 996 views

    Dorotheos said that the Pharisee was doing the right thing when he thanked God for giving him the ability to do good—as should they (the monks) themselves. The Pharisee only did one thing wrong: he passed judgment on the tax collector.

    Our Gospel today begins with some challenging words, “to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.” There’s an old joke about a psychiatrist who is seeing a new patient for the first time. The psychiatrist says, “I’m not aware of your issue, so maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Applause Of Heaven

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 23, 2003
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     | 6,334 views

    Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

    This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,390 views

    A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

    HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Causes Fussin And Fightin? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    WILIE AND WAYLON SAYS,"THIS LIFE WE’RE LIVING HAS GOT US FIGHTING LIKE THE HATFIELDS AND THE MCCOYS.THIS AGE OLD PROBLEM STILL RAISES IT’S UGLY HEAD IN THE LORD’S CHURCH

    What Causes Fussin’ and Fightin’? Text: James 4:1-10 I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) feuding families from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. Now, what you might not know is this famous family feud lasted for a decade—and it started over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Doesn't God Aswer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    When God chooses to answer our prayer, He does so for His glory not to make our lives more comfortable. When we receive an answer to prayer it is not so we can live our lives independent of His will, but so that we will be fulfilled in the center of His

    You Asked For It Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayer? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION The cartoon character Ziggy is standing, looking up on a mountain. The sky is dark and there’s one cloud up there. Ziggy says, ‘Have I been out on hold for the rest of my life?” ( Tales of A tady Oxcart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Building A Life Of Service

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,958 views

    This sermon is part of our discipleship series on Building up God's House. It is how we build up God's house by building a life of service. Building a Life of Service

    Building God’s House Building a Life of Service Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!qZl0kCKK!rnlPLITIrUjsJzfaoshXw3TPBnhVvWSZT57aylYUJeA Thinking about our series on discipleship, and of our need to build up the house of God in each one of us (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), there is an aspect that may seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Facts Of Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    God has given us the tremendous blessing of prayer, the ability to approach and be heard by the creator of all things. Practice the FACTS of prayer and see what God does in your life.

    The FACTS of Prayer 10/21/07 AM Reading: Luke 11:1-4 In this passage, Jesus provides His Disciples with a model for prayer. He wasn’t giving them, or us, a mantra for rote recitation. Consider: 1. This prayer is recorded twice in Scripture and the wording is different in each prayer. If Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Entering By The Front Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    Annual Theme sermon for 1989. Some of us have entered the fold by the back doors, for all the wrong reasons. We need to get that right, and then obey the Lord's invitation to bring others to the only door to the only fold.

    One day as we/were here in the church building we heard a loud banging noise, as if somebody were trying to get inside the building. It was an insistent loud knocking, but at first we couldn't find out where it was coming from. Our secretary went down the hallway to the door on the alley, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Become Wise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We need it to become mature Christians. We need it to deal with the trials and testings of our faith. We need it to knowhow to respond to various situations. We need it to make the important decisions that affect our lives, our families and our church. 2. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

    Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist