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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Anything, Everything And Nothing Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,098 views

    The message examines the relationship of Christianity to the postmodern culture.

    America finds itself in the middle of a revolution in thinking which is greatly impacting virtually every aspect of life. The term used to describe our present culture is “postmodern.” If you look very closely you will soon discover that this mindset is the guiding spirit of our times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Living Word Of God”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,419 views

    God’s Word has the power to probe our hearts, and root out the unbelief that is preventing from entering the rest of God

    “THE LIVING WORD OF GOD” Hebrews 4:11-16 July 27, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: • It is hard work to enter the rest of God • God’s Word reveals what keeps us from rest • Once the hindrance is revealed we can go to Jesus who will help us enter His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving The Walls Of Doubt

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    Is doubt a sin? Is it the opposite of faith? This sermon answers those two questions and gives instruction for increasing faith.

    Moving The Walls of Doubt James 1:2-8 IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT? IS DOUBT THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? I want to address the second question first... Is doubt the opposite of faith? NO!!! Opposite of faith is unbelief. Faith is being sure something is true. Unbelief is being sure it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strategy For Living In Victory

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    God has planned for us a victorious life. This is the central truth of God’s grace. Have you ever heard of the definition of grace using the word as an acrostic? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Then why do so many Christians live defeated lives in which

    Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background as a lawyer, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is A True Disciple? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
     | 3,516 views

    As we have so often learned in scripture there are to be some major differences between those who profess Christ as Savior and those who don’t. You ask: what differences should there be between believers and nonbelievers?? They are listed in point form in

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 of Part 1 Who is a true Disciple Part 2 Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction A logger got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the Company Operator about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp. The following Sunday, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,348 views

    The Gospel is a gift from God.

    1. The Gospel is a gift from God. a. SALVATION… to be saved from the Penalty of Sin (justification), the Power of sin (Sanctification), and the Presence of Sin (Future Glorification). b. And as with ANY gift, it’s simply to be ACCEPTED. God says, “I know sin has damaged and destroyed you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
     | 6,316 views

    A series on the fruits of the Spirit

    Getting Fruit From God’s Garden Series Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control May 25, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,749 views

    Seeing myself like God sees me, no more, no less.

    SPRING RETREAT – APRIL 14, 2007 HUMILITY “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Pride. Defined: Thinking of yourself differently than God thinks of you. Rom.12:3 – Explain!!! (disagreeing with God, believing own opinion over His). The truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crush Fear

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,139 views

    This message describes the Biblical keys to conquering fear and living the life of boldness, courage and freedom God desires for each of us.

    Middle East - fearless evangelists. Jer.46:28 - God tells His people, “Fear Not...For I am with you.” Thats a command and He always enables us for what He commands us to. What Are your fears? Top 20 fears combined from multiple lists): 1 Public speaking, 2 social interaction, 3 loneliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emulate The Model Church Of Antioch

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 26, 2009
     | 4,281 views

    Emulate the Model Church of Antioch 1) Faithfully worship and pray 2) Selflessly support mission work 3) Whole-heartedly encourage your (divinely) called workers

    Well, are you excited about the announcement regarding our new church? If you weren’t at the voters’ meeting a couple of weeks ago and haven’t read the meeting highlights in the bulletin, you may not know what I’m talking about. In a little over a week an architect is scheduled to submit a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Barriers To Prayer

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    What things in our lives stand in the way of our prayers?

    WE HAVE TALKED A LOT LATELY ABOUT THE NEED FOR THE CHURCH TO ARISE TO A PLACE OF WARFARE AND BATTLE AGAINST THE WORKS OF DARKNESS THAT PREVAIL IN OUR SOCIETY. THE ALARM OF GOD IS SOUNDING LOUD AND CLEAR TO RALLY THE TROOPS TO THE BATTLE AT HAND. OUR GREATEST WEAPON AS BELIEVERS IS PRAYER. IT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Love, Joy, Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

    GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unifying Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008
     | 2,838 views

    Disunity...the church’s only problem

    1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    The First Murder Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,175 views

    Are you a Cain or an Abel?! Signs of hope amidst the story of the progressive decline of the human race...

    Introduction We live in a time that some have called ‘the season of the knife’. Twenty seven London teenagers have been murdered this year so far. Many families all over this region today are heartbroken. To them the Cain and Abel story would be too hard to hear. They would perhaps be too sensitive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3 - Glossitis Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,751 views

    Inspired by "Why Churches Die?" this message speaks to the problem of GOSSIP!

    #3–Glossitis Numbers 12:1-15 * Dr. Ergun Caner is the president and dean of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg. He is the son of a devote Islamic Leaders and came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1982. Subsequently, he was disowned by his family. * One of my favorite stories from him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist