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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Halloween Can Help Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

    How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Minority Report

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

    The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism Reflects Courage In Our Christian Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    When we evangelize to the world around us it reveals our COURAGE in Christ!

    Sermon Series: Living a Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism Reflects Courage in our Christian Walk (Consistency, Communication) Sermon Text:: Acts 5:19-21, 2 Tim 1:6-9; 2:14-17a; 4:1-5 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

    What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God Unto Salvation

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

    THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION SUNDAY AM 11/14/1999 WHERE THE GOSPEL IS FULLY AND POWERFULLY PREACHED WITH THE HOLY GHOST SENT DOWN FROM HEAVEN, OUR CHURCHES DO NOT ONLY HOLD THEIR OWN, BUT WIN CONVERTS; BUT WHEN THAT WHICH CONSTITUTES THEIR STRENGTH IS GONE --- WE MEAN WHEN THE GOSPEL IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,961 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,092 views

    4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

    THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entire Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,977 views

    God is faithfully committed to your entire sanctification!

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (In context of parable of the sower from Luke 8.) Attention: What kind of seed are you? In the parable we read, we found 4 kinds of seed: (1) the seed that fell on the wayside, (2) the seed that fell on rocky ground, (3) the seed that fell among thorns and (4) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Be Happy

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    A look at the Beatitudes

    HOW TO BE HAPPY I was in the bookstore the other day and I noticed a title. It has become increasingly popular as a title. Perhaps you’ve seen it. It was called, "The Idiot’s Guide to..." There is something about that title that appeals to me. Some of you would say, "Well, that fits your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Truth About Beauty

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,207 views

    Young people need to understand the importance of cultivating one’s spiritual beauty.

    The Truth About Beauty In the summer of 1997, I went out to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what was the hardest summer of my life. I went out to colporteur. For eight hours a day, I was going from home to home knocking on doors, trying to get Mormons to buy Christian books. Selling chocolate would ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 76,861 views

    Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

    The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Deluge

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    There is another Flood being imposed upon the earth, however it is not for the destruction of the earth but for the destruction of the church. What can we do to avoid the Devil’s deluge?

    The Deluge The end is near brothers and sisters never before in the history of this world has there been such an aura of this event. Read the headlines. The constant accounts of violent crimes, businesses folding, divorces, wars, earthquakes, floods, and attendance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Declaring War On Sin

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh God Revive Us 1 Series

    Contributed by Bev Sesink on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,495 views

    This sermon is an application of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to the Canadian church in 2005.

    OH GO D REVIVE US! Psalm 51; 2 Chronicles 7:14 23 January 2005 Prayer Audio reading of Psalm 51 (NIV) Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Revive Us O Lord (slide) INTRODUCTION This morning I want us to examine one specific verse in The Bible, one specific concept. That concept is the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational