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  • Ian Lyall avatar

    The Christian In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
     | 1,796 views

    All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

    In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lesson 10: Preaching A Non-Bible Subject Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2018
     | 3,364 views

    Preach a topic not directly addressed by a single passage of scripture.

    Lesson Goal To teach preachers how to handle subjects not directly addressed in the Bible and still have a biblical basis. Lesson Intro There are subjects that a preacher will eventually want to preach on, that are not directly covered in any one passage of Scripture. Parenting, marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eternal Life

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 5,583 views

    Christ’s promise of eternal life is central to the writings of the New Testament and to our understanding of the purpose of God’s plan of salvation. This promise is pondered and treasured in the heart and mind of every Christian.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Calling Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,052 views

    Jeremiah was called of God at a young age. This message deals with calling and how we are to step into HIs purpose.

    Title: Jeremiah's Calling Theme: Stepping into God's call. Text: Jeremiah 1:1 - Have many of you have ever went swimming in a lake and found yourself walking in the mud? You could feel the mud slide between your toes. The father you walked the deeper you became entrenched. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Obstacles (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,125 views

    In this sermon, we wrestle with the doubts, fears and compromise that comes when we face obstacles and opposition.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of obstacles. 1. So the most important question is not: “Will we face obstacles?” 2. Rather, the most important question is: “How will we overcome the obstacles we face?” B. I like the story told of three men who were hiking in the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beginning With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

    Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    Fourth in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Opening Illustration: 9/11 Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Dictionary: 1) the quality of being righteous 2) impartiality; fairness 3) reward or penalty as deserved; just desserts A.W. Tozer: Justice embodies the idea of moral equity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that.

    “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that. I’ve mentioned it before. He was just kidding around when he said it and he sure wasn’t rich, but the saying stuck with me. Funny how some things stick, isn’t it? Everybody’s got an opinion about money. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember That One Time??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

    Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesians Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022
     | 1,252 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 3. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

    Ephesians Chapter 3 Eph. 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, (KJV) 3:1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- (Amplified Version) A. When Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,080 views

    Jesus came announcing that the kingdom of God is at hand. Just what is the kingdom of God and what does it mean to live in it?

    The Kingdom Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 12, 2010 David Flowers Isaiah 26:1-9 (NIV) 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. 2 Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Wise And The Foolish:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

    The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authoritative Deeds: Love For A Leper Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013
     | 5,009 views

    Jesus shows his Divine Sovereignty over sickness and disease as well as over sin in the healing of the leper.

    Love for a Leper Matthew 8:1-4 A Reminder of Jesus’ Mission in His Ministry in Matthew is to demonstrate the King and the Kingdom of God. Matthew 4:23: “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Choosing Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,537 views

    We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

    The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened Next

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    Between His resurrection and ascension Jesus made several appearances, proving what He did, teaching what it meant, and showing forgiveness before He went home.

    Last Sunday was Easter Morning, people all over the world gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and all that means to us. Today I want to talk about what happened next. Because usually in church we go from talking about Jesus resurrection, Easter, to Jesus Ascension into Heaven, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist