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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Why Christians Are Different? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,081 views

    We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

    Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Killed Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,662 views

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    Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Know About Fellowship & Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,724 views

    Based on 1 John 1:1-10 - Encourages hearers to realize the importance of true fellowship & forgiveness in the life of the Christ-follower.

    “I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FELLOWSHIP & FORGIVENESS” 1 John 1:1-10 FBCF – 8/6/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever heard of The National Enquirer? It’s one of those tabloid magazines that you see as you’re waiting in line at Walmart w/ all the latest juicy celebrity gossip & hottest entertainment news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Agape Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,994 views

    The sermon's main point is to explore and understand the concept of agape love, a selfless and unconditional love from God, and to strive to embody this love in our interactions with others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most powerful and challenging aspects of our faith: Agape love. Now, agape isn't your everyday kind of love. It’s not about romantic feelings or even the love we have for our friends and family. No, agape is a selfless, ...read more

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    The God-Centered Spouse Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Gary Thomas suggests that God’s plans for marriage are to make us holy, not necessarily to make us happy. What does a God-centered spouse look like?

    The God-Centered Spouse Life After the Wedding, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers If you’re on the Wildwind email list, you may recall that a few weeks ago I sent out a series of three emails called Becoming Like Jesus, excerpted from an article by Gary Thomas. Gary is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    This Is Serious Business

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    Lessons on getting serious through examining the people of Babel.

    To Pastor McClung…..Reverend Brown……Officers of the Church…..Members……Guest… friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,131 views

    If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

    The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,199 views

    If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

    The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Lying Tongue

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,363 views

    A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

    A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Be Justified? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 11, 2024
     | 883 views

    The apostle spells out the means of man's justification and the one who is the judge of all.

    2:10 “… glory, honor and peace…” Remember who they are? We just read about them in verse 7 above. They are the ones who “work what is good…” And you will recall that we concluded, based on context, that these are not just some ordinary earthlings that tried a little harder than their neighbors; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Symptoms Of Pride

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,514 views

    Eight symptoms of pride are discussed.

    Proverbs 18:12 5-10-15 For the last couple of weeks, we have been talking on the subject of humility. I feel the Lord would have me continue that theme today. Why all this talk about humility, because humility is the ticket to your future. There are some places in God that you can only enter if ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who's Your Momma? Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 17, 2020
     | 3,842 views

    When preaching through Galatians, many pastors either just mention this section or skip over it altogether. Why? Because it is a hard section to preach! It’s theologically deep and I’ve had to work hard to be able to explain in a way that we can all understand.

    Dance Lessons: A Passionate Plea from a Pastor Galatians 4:8-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-19-2020 Redeemed and Adopted Last week, we celebrated Easter in a very different way but the resurrection of Jesus Christ was still celebrated all over the world by billions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bait The Hook Well! Swing The Bat

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    We look at how easy it is to swing the bat at other people, then we look at 9 essemtial components of God’s love.

    BAIT THE HOOK WELL! SWING THE BAT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13 : 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS! BAIT THE HOOK WELL --- SWING THE BAT? Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. The Bible’s wisdom amazes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Depression is not a spirit of God. Therefore it can be overcome! The first step in overcoming depression is identifying it in our lives. Can you say, "No more cave dwelling for me!"?

    “Depression is anger turned inward” (Marilyn Appelbaum). Children become depressed when the have unresolved anger in their lives. They have to develop the skills to deal with anger in a healthy way. Let me give you an example. Susie came home from school dirty. Mom and Dad had a hard day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,581 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist