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  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    Our Identity Identified

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Who we are in relation to the world

    1. WE ARE A TRAVELING PEOPLE (VS 1) • I Peter 2:11 “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.” • Peter is directing us in two things: a. One is that we are strangers ‘travelers’ in this world b. Two is that the flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mind Over Matter Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Building strong families with lesson based on the 10 commandments

    The Tenth Commandment: You shall not covet This last commandment deals with an attitude. We live in a society were keeping up with the Jones is the ultimate goal of some people. “Covet”: The unchecked desire to acquire. Obsession for others possessions Wouldn’t be nice becomes I can’t live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Authority Of The Word

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,092 views

    Without the Word, we’re powerless.

    Discussing the Authority of the word of God Every Good thing you get— only come through the word Hebrews 4:11-14 I want to get across--- the word should be the most important thing in your walk with Christ I want to bring to mind the things we wrongly place over THE WORD 1. Preachers 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prodigal, A Parishoner, And A Ceo Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,941 views

    Part I of a 3 part series, "How to spend an inheritance"

    Title: A Prodigious Inheritance, Pt.1 Text: Luke 15:11-24 FCF: God has given us a remarkable inheritance; we must choose wisely how to invest it. SO: Next week, I’ll be challenging the congregation not to rest on its laurels, but before I do that, I want to remind them of the riches they have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Holy Life 1

    Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,694 views

    Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

    Just as people look forward to receiving their salaries at the end of the month for refreshment or revivification, so also witchcraft agents expect that their victims will commit a sin that will prosper evil manipulation against their life. In other words, any sin you commit refreshes, waters, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Habits Of Growing Believers

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the spiritual world, the passing of time does not guarantee growth. God hel

    Intro: Living creatures grow – whether they be plants, animals or humans, growth is a normal part of existence. Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

    WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You An Easy Target Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,223 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#6] ARE YOU AN EASY TARGET? 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Introduction: I can only speak for myself; but I have felt like I have had a target drawn on my back this week. It’s amazing to me how people who say they are Christians treat others. As I struggled through the week, I realized that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On My Honor I Will Do My Best

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    Honoring God and Honoring Government

    On My Honor, I Will Do My Best Matthew 22: 15-22 On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. – Boy Scouts of America OATH. Sixty some odd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revert, Pervert Or Convert?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    Don't fall for the deceits of another gospel. There is only one true gospel.

    REVERT, PERVERT, OR CONVERT Gal. 1:3-9 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Christian And The Occult Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

    The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,393 views

    God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

    A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Ways

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2018
     | 4,923 views

    Among all the varieties of cultures and ways to live in this world, there are really only two ways to live, God's or the world's.

    Intro If we could boil all the world’s religions and political philosophies down to their essentials what would we come up with? Are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Our purpose is to see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Our plan is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What? Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 3,989 views

    MORE What questions about Prayer

    What? Pt 2 This week we will continue with our sermon series: The 5 W’s of Prayer. Last week we began the WHAT guestions and started with the 5 types of prayer. Today we will continue the WHAT questions but I want to begin with some fun WHAT questions Q: What has hands but cannot clap? A: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist