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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Life Of Discipleship - Lent 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    During Lent we prepare ourselves in silence to making a greater effort to become more Christlike.

    A Life of Discipline: Lent 2010 Feb 21, 2010 Intro: Here are some faces that might be familiar to you – who can tell me who they are? (Alexandre BILODEAU (Freestyle Skiing - Men's Moguls, GOLD), Jennifer HEIL (Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Moguls, SILVER), Maelle RICKER (snowboard cross, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust And Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,576 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Cowards Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008
     | 4,920 views

    A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

    Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dispute And Debate In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,819 views

    From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    A Little Man With A Big Message Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,311 views

    Message #1 in the Book of James series dealing with what is known of James’ background and the opening salutation of his epistle.

    A Study of the Book of James #1 - A Little Man With a Big Message By Pastor Jim May This epistle is called "general", because not written to any particular person, as the epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon are; nor to any particular churches, as the epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, &c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,958 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Open Our Eyes Lord: Prayer For Enlightenment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,507 views

    11th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer that God enlighten the Epheisians concerning the blessing that has been accomplished for them.

    I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s Inheritance 1:11-12 6. Securely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Vanished Into Thin Air Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    First study in a series on Bible Prophecy and the End Times. Deals with the Rapture of the Church.

    ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Kins avatar

    Fear Not And Be Not Dismayed

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    This is a sermon on hope at the a time when people are anxious about death.

    Fear Not and Be Not Dismayed "Then David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished." 1 Chronicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive For Health

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

    (Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Church, The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012
     | 5,270 views

    We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

    The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Wise avatar

    A Godly Wife And An Ungodly Husband

    Contributed by Larry Wise on May 5, 2010
    based on 57 ratings
     | 50,382 views

    A sermon about how a godly life is a great evangelistic tool.

    A Godly Wife and A Godless Husband I Peter 3:1-6 Although it IS Mother’s Day, it has to be a God-thing that our study of I Peter brought us to I Peter 3 ON MOTHER’s DAY. The idea of talking about godly women is not new on Mother’s Day, but the timing of our study in IP Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Last Supper - Don’t Believe The Lie That You Are Not Worthy Of Redemption

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,713 views

    Do not believe the lie - you are not worthy of redemption. You are worth every drop of blood.

    Mark 14:12-14:26 Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus for an intimate dinner together, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hidden Talents

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 47,565 views

    A look at what Christ demands of us until he returns.

    Jesus was going through Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem. When he finally arrives, he will receive the welcome of a king as he rides triumphantly into the city of David. Everyone’s expectations are high and they are anticipating the days in Jerusalem. They expect that Jesus will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011
     | 7,396 views

    This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible