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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Faith Opens The Door - 1 John 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,867 views

    Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life.

    Faith opens the doors! Thesis: Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life. Video Illustration: From backstage Volume 2 “Faith In the White House” Scripture Text: 1 John 5:1-21 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

    August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    This subject deals with the good/bad conscience and guilt, using David’s encounter with King Saul as examples of how to handle guilt.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. 1 Sam. 24:1-8ff. Garrison Keillor said, "GUILT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving." Last Thursday I talked with my daughter who lives in Houston. When I called, she asked, “What are you doing?” I told her I was working on a message for Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 15,620 views

    This sermon deals with the trials Joseph faced before rising to the top.

    When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right 1/12/97 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 A couple of years ago there was a happy Christian family of seven riding down the highway in their mini-van laughing and talking with each other. The future could not have looked any brighter than it was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Step Two - The Power To Resist Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    Submission to God is the key and reshaping our desires is the result. Then, instead of fighting off what we desire, we are able to pursue our desires.

    Step Two - The Power to Resist Resistance is Futile This may sound odd at first glance, but resistance is not the key to resisting. The Bible gives the key to resisting temptation in James 4: 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 15,115 views

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 2

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    This continues part 1 and deals with some very specific things the Bible says that God cannot do because of his nature and will.

    GOD IN OMNIPOTENT PART 2 By Pastor Glenn Pease It is a great paradox, but the fact is, the real test of omnipotence is what it can do when it limits itself, and gives up absolute and total control. Absolute and total control means the power is not shared with other being. All is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Mysteries Of God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,331 views

    Six mysteries about God’s ways and God’s character that lead us to worship.

    People love to solve mysteries. Whether it’s figuring out a John Grisham novel or solving a complicated riddle, people love to try to figure out mysteries. Lots of people enjoy the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" hosted by Robert Stack. "Unsolved Mysteries" was one of the first internet interactive TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Michal

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,854 views

    Do you know anyone who just can’t get a break in life? Do you know someone who seems to resolve one major crisis only to be thrust into yet another? This study presents us with just such a person. Her name? Michal, the youngest daughter of king Saul.

    Introduction: Do you know anyone who just can’t get a break in life? Do you know someone who seems to resolve one major crisis only to be thrust into yet another? You know the kind of person I’m referring to here, the underdog, one we feel sorry for, one we want to reach out to. Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Discovering You Style (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,128 views

    Some people, like the Samaritan woman, are very good at using the invitational approach. They might not be able to give a complete explanation of everything that Christ has done, but they can say, “Come, see a man…could this be the Christ?” Others, like

    Discovering Your Style, Part 3 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/01 Prayer. The woman in the drama is in desperate need of healing. She needs to know that in spite of all that has happened, she can experience the awesome power of God’s love and grace. There are people just like her all around us. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Three Vital Commitments

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 14,025 views

    This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

    TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • J Spurling avatar

    The Importance Of Faith Series

    Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    We will be looking at a study of Faith that is found in James 1:2–12. This study of Faith in James 1:2–12 will help us understand Faith’s great importance in the Christian life.

    James, the brother of Jesus, is the most likely author of this letter. It is obvious that the writer of the letter was a Jew. And there was no other Jew named James that would have fit the time period of the writing of this book (between 50-125 A.D.) that would have been so widely known to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Can You Hear Him Now" ....good

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    Can you hear the voice of God. He is calling you.

    “Can You Hear Him Now……….Good” Revelation 3:6 “He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” I know you have seen the commercial with the man that is in some secluded location, talking on a cell phone. He ask the question “Can you hear me now?’ Evidently the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Knowing What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 88,447 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to pray and what to pray for. Paul challenges us to pray with devotion so that the gospel message will go out clearly as we give out grace to those who do not yet know Christ.

    Knowing What to Pray For Many of us have been on a trip together. As you look around this room it may not seem like it, but we’ve been fellow passengers and on several occasions, I’ve served as your tour guide. Our trips have not always been pleasant, but most have been memorable. In fact, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist