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Abounding In Love Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

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Love is preferring Your Brother

Abounding in love PT 1 – Preferring Your Brother T.T. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 The bible says Romans 5:8 (KJV) 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

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True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Somethings Never Change

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

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Never confuse the gospel with personal preferences, traditions and secondary issues

Today, we move to the book of Jude. So as you're pulling it up on your phone, tablet or paperback technology. Let me give you the context. The book is written by Jude, Jesus' half brother from a different father. He, like James, came to an understanding of Jesus as the Messiah after ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-15, 2 Timothy 3:16, Jude 1:22-23, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elephant In The Church: The Gray Elephant

Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008

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There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. I think all of us have experienced the elephant in the room phenomenon in different ways.

For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com _______________________________ There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. Or it is something that everybody is thinking about but nobody is talking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

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You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated  Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction  We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

People God Can Use

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 25, 2023

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We long ago realized that the differences between us could either be a source of conflicts, or the building blocks of some of our greatest strengths. (Powerpoints Available - #396)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 13:36, Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliverers Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

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Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 2 - Deliverers I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery has culminated in the desperate cry for deliverance. An old-time preacher by the name of Vance Havner may have said it best when he said, “The tragedy of our time is that the situation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

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The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Church 8 Years Away From Death

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

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Is our church focussed on what it's members prefer? Or we are fishers of people who get out of bed on a cold dark night because that is what fish prefer?

“To say that the room was tense would be a massive understatement. It was eight years before the death of the church, but few in that room could have predicted the church’s demise. The church had bounced back a bit during the past year. Since most of the members would not allow any {change to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 26:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Above - Pt. 3 - Above Above Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 13, 2011

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Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

Above Pt. 3 – Above Above I. Introduction Above. When I say that word there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Conviction?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Apr 1, 2011

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TEN SCRIPTURAL CONVICTIONS …which every man must teach his family in order to protect them from destructive influences of wrong desires, false philosophies and Satanic temptations.

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? 1. I have a conviction that I should try and overcome a drinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comeback From Covid 19 #2

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

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As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them

The difference between us #2 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Last week we read about it. We’re going to read about it again. A food fight that erupted in the Bible that threaten the split apart a church. Romans (ESV) 14:1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Preferential Treatment

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Mar 28, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon alaborates How God gives preference to His children

God’s Preferential Treatment Define Preference from WEBSTER: · Preference is a noun and can be defined as the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others. · The act of preferring · The state of being preferred Preferential now means giving Preference. We can do better by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Surgery

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001

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Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's All The Noise?

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Today there is no compromise in the church for worship preference. tradition and lethargy tend to reign. Even though some say there is a need to reach young people it is only the young people compromising their preference of worship.

Intro: It’s amazing how a church can see God move miraculously…souls saved and a few people can still find something to gripe about…. -this shows there level spiritual immaturity…. This sermon is not intended to hurt anybody’s feelings…. I have been given no choice but to declare what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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