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  • Carl Finney avatar

    A Challange To Live Love

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
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    Issuing a challange to live love. Showing the diffrence between good works and works that are good.

    KJV James 2:17-20 “ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 4,293 views

    we are responsible for our growth

    Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ways To Enrich Your Marriage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    This word was well received by all, and everyone seemed to enjoy!

    Ways to Enrich Your Marriage Text: Romans 15:1-7 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please us. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 2,110 views

    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship: Cosmic But Rooted In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 9, 2010
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     | 2,811 views

    Worship must be cosmic and rooted in history, more than an act of socialization and focused on the act of becoming images and likenesses of God

    Monday of 28th Week in Course Spirit of the Liturgy Columbus Day There are two kinds of spiritual slavery–that horrible condition St. Paul warns against in today’s reading. The first is a slavish obedience to law, the kind of nit-picky legalism that the Pharisees specialized in, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Town

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 27, 2020
     | 1,184 views

    We must guard the gates of our lives as to what comes in and what goes out (GIGO).

    1. There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble (under a beautiful flower bouquet) that says, "The things that please are temporary." Over the second gate, there is a cross with this inscription: "The things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember God's Blessings

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 27,868 views

    It’s not hard to bless the Lord when we remember His blessings. The problem is that we forget those blessings.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hungry For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

    True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

    THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are Your Passions? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 6, 2014
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     | 3,446 views

    We can have victory because God is greater than the temptation that comes our way, God has determined that we will ultimately gain victory over sin, and He is FOR US in this current struggle.

    Why do I sin? In a lovers dispute in Alaska, 28 year old Gordon Druck, was charged with misdemeanor assault and second-degree felony burglary for allegedly pushing his girlfriend to the ground and later breaking into the village school where she was hiding from him. He told troopers “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Find True Happiness

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    Rev, Fair speaks of ways to find the Happiness you seak

    HOW TO FIND TRUE HAPPINESS How blest are those who know they are poor; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are the sorrowful; they shall find consolation. How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are those who hunger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Draw Me Near, Lord! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
     | 12,289 views

    Sermon 5 in a series of 7 on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life Draw Me Near Lord! James 4:1-17 When everything is going bad in life, there is only one place to turn for guidance. One place to turn for help, help that will last for an eternity. It is not a temporary fix to a permanent problem. However, it is a permanent fix, to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Part 40 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 15, 2011
     | 2,726 views

    How we live in this life has a DIRECT impact on the next, and Christians must understand that the time is short, and what happens on the other side of death is glorious and not something to be feared ... provided Jesus is truly who we live for now.

    Romans, Part 40 Romans 13:11-14 Introduction This morning … - We talked about obedience because of who God is in our lives - We discussed our full submission to authorities … and how God calls us to act - From scripture, we saw that it is because of LOVE that we can act this way - We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Legion's Legacy—part Ii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 2 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part II—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR DRIVEN(:27) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Of Refreshing

    Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 31,252 views

    A sermon designed to explore the ways God chooses to refresh those that know Him, love Him and follow Him.

    INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning, "What is the purpose of the seasons"? Many of you could properly identify the benefits of Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. God made the seasons for a reason. It is obvious that if the earth was not afforded the changes that the seasons bring that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational