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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Tools For Devotional Exposition Of I Cor. 13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    Tools for Devotional Exposition of I Cor. 13

    FORMAT FOR DEVOTIONAL SERMONS DEFINITION - A devotional sermon is designed to warm the heart, inspire to action, and remind people of the sacred truths of scripture. These messages generally stress inspiration and application. 1. Title - Love conquers all. 2. Key Verse(s) - I Cor. 13:4-7 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 2,758 views

    Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

    Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Do All Religions Lead To God? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    Do all religions lead to God? Aren’t they really just different paths to the same place, different perspectives on the same thing, different names for the same “higher power”? Tempting, but then we confront Jesus.

    Do All Religions Lead To God? Luke 13:22-30; Acts 17:16-23 May 29, 2005 Intro: Do all religions lead to God? Aren’t they really just different paths to the same place, different perspectives on the same thing, different names for the same “higher power”? Isn’t the important thing that we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fetching The Ark

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018
     | 8,380 views

    In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

    Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Is My Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    One thing, that I have not really stressed, all that much in my ministry – sure I mention it occasionally – but usually, only in passing – and it is the essential truth, that I want to talk about for the next 3 weeks - >>>>> okay, here it is - steward

    “Where Is My Heart?” Recovering A Vital Truth – part one Back in the early 1980’s I was stationed in Yorktown Virginia and would occasionally make the 4 hour trip back home to Maryland. I remember coming back home one time, it was starting to get dark, I was on I-495 bypassing Washington DC – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sins Of Mankind Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 8, 2024
     | 998 views

    When God gives up on humanity, it is left to itself. When man is left to himself, only evil follows.

    1:29 “…being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness…” It seems to me that these are not the first in the list, but a title over the list. “Sexual immorality” is not in more modern versions, following different Greek texts. But he does mention it in his lists in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mail Call: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,030 views

    A look at the 7 letters to the churches and what that means for us.

    Mail Call: Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 February 19, 2023 Have you ever had someone looking over your shoulder trying to see what you were reading? Maybe you’re on a crowded plane and the person sitting next to you is as engrossed in your book as you are. Or you’re enjoying a cup of coffee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Path Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    Romans 2:6-11 speaks of two different paths that we travel through life. This sermon examines these two different paths in order to show which path leads to eternal life.

    Scripture A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship now and then. I think every person ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Developing Resistance

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2013
     | 5,594 views

    Everyone is tempted - it's part of living on planet earth. Even Jesus was tempted. But how did He resist? How do we develop similar resistance?

    “Developing Resistance” Luke 4:1-13 A little boy named Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally could buy a new 10-speed. Each night, he knelt beside his bed, and prayed, "Dear Lord, please help me save my money for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daniel's Clock Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 2, 2015
     | 10,923 views

    Daniel's Clock reveals more than the 2nd coming of Christ & 7 yr tribulation, it also defines the period known as "Time of the Gentiles" down to the actual season, give or take a few years, & the revelation of the abomination that makes desolate.

    Daniel’s Clock, Pastor Les Tarlton, BA. Th.M., 3/24/2007 The contents of this sermon are other than the scripture is copyrighted. © I love the old Charlie Brown and Snoopy Cartoon; "Has It Ever Occurred to You That You Might Be Wrong?" August 9, 1976 That is what occurred to me when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Servants Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018
     | 8,689 views

    Message 26 in our study of Colossians addressing the characteristics of a faithful servant.

    Chico Alliance Church “Faithful Servants” This week we shift to Paul’s admonition concerning slaves and masters. Lest we dismiss the principles here because we are not slaves or masters or employees or employers we should step back and look more carefully at the principle. Yes these verses were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Quiet Generosity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2019
     | 5,865 views

    If you want a real reward from God, and not just the praise of people, don’t put on a show with your giving, and don’t make a sound. Instead, give in secret, and God will reward you publicly one day.

    Genia Obal, from Montrose, British Columbia, talks about the time her 7-year-old daughter had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school. After the morning service, the pastor's wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, “And I put it all in the morning's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Concentration On Consecration PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    God calls us to consecrate ourselves—living holy, set-apart lives—so we are ready for Him to work wonders in and through us.

    There’s a hush that falls over the heart when you sense God is nearby. Not in the thunder, not even in the headlines, but in the ordinary—the kettle singing in the kitchen, a lunch pail packed for work, the Bible open on a worn table. In those moments, something within whispers, “Get ready.” ...read more

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    Stairway To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

    When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Ok, Right?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    All of us need to be concerned about our spiritual health at least as much as we are about our physical well-being

    I don't know about you, but if I had a doctor like Dr. Kraft in this morning's skit, I would find a new physician too. Friends, very few people want to go to a doctor who lies to them. We want to know the truth, even if it is unpleasant, so we can maybe take some action to keep the bad news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist