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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Choosing Your Battles Wisely

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 21,499 views

    How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?

    CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Who I Already Am In Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,513 views

    This sermon highlights 7 things that Christ has already done for us.

    Opening Story: Many of you are familiar with the story of “The Lion King.” You might remember when Simba couldn’t decide whether or not he should return to the Pride Lands. He has some heavy baggage he has carried, including a tremendous guilt about his father’s death. As Simba was growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For The Church!

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    Introduction to 1 Corinthians

    Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    Paul addresses the problem of church division

    It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Crucified Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

    I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,389 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revealer Of God's Wisdom

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    The Holy Spirit reveals to people the wisdom of God in the cross.

    · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS ETERNALLY SIGNIFICANT (v. 6). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS ONCE HIDDEN FROM THE MIND OF MAN (v. 7a). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS DESTINED FOR OUR GLORY BEFORE TIME BEGAN (vv. 7b-8). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS REVEALED TO MAN ONLY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why And How We Rejoice And Be Thankful Always?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    Why and how can and should we rejoice and give thanks in whatever circumstances. Why, because of the gospel. How, by, while holding to the gospel, keeping the new commandment

    Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks? As I share the word of God with you, I pray that you and I may experience "being Spirit-filled." I am very confident that we would experience that as we pay all our attention to the word of God, which I am going to share. The bible says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Seeking Heaven

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    God wants us to have an eternal view, A vision of Heaven, Satan on the other hand wants us to remain blind and uninformed. Because he knows that if we get a vision of Heaven and all its glory, we will be unstoppable in our quest to get all our friends and

    1 Corinthians 2:9-16 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”* Most people leave this scripture right here but in fact we need to read down to the end of verse 16. 10 But we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Illumination: Hearing From God Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Part 6 of The SPIRIT-Led Lifestyle. Can I really hear from God? Will He speak to me in a way I can understand?

    The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle (Part 6) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Illumination: Hearing From God 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Illumination: direct communication from God to you. Can God really speak to me? Can I really hear Him? The Possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Woody avatar

    Where We Stand Together

    Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

    "WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Miller avatar

    Heaven Second To None

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,234 views

    Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

    Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ministries Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    Continuing series on the Holy Spirit

    Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #2 ¡§Ministries of the Holy Spirit Text: I Corinthians 2:10-13 OPENING JOKE: ¡§The Holy Spirit is Better¡¨ A nice elderly woman was leaving church after the Sunday services. As she was in the back she shook the hand of the pastor and said, ¡§That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational