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  • David Carter avatar

    Keys To The Kingdom #1 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    A series on the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that endures regardless of Circumstances or Conditions; that carries us through Pain, Sorrow, Heartache, Loss and Grief. – To be blessed is what men seek. The problem is that they seek it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are The Teachings Of The Word Faith Movement Christian?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    This sermon documents how teachers of the Word Faith movement deny central doctrines of the historic Christian faith.

    There is a heretical movement in America today. This one is inside the Church. The Word Faith movement. What is it ? Name it and claim it. Positive confession. Question : Are the doctrines of the word faith movement consistent w/ the doctrines of the historic Church ? Importance : Doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

    How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    A Glorious Salvation Series

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    The redemptive work of the 3 Persons of the Holy Trinity

    I/ THE REDEMPTIVE WORK OF THE FATHER A/ WHO HATH BLESSED US - Ephesians 1:3 Blessed <be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ: 1. We have a Heavenly Heart within us. Ezek 36:26 A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Not Ready Yet.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    No more of a favor can be done to us than to see the glory of the Lord and be changed by the spirit of the Lord.

    Not ready yet. Ezekiel 3: 22 -- 27. 12/28/03 Ezekiel was one of God’s great Old Testament prophets. The Jews had disobeyed God’s commands so often and for their disobedience they were taken captive into the land of Babylon. Even though they had been warned by the prophets the consequences of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drama Ministry.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    The prophet is here ordered to represent to him and others by signs and drama that would be proper and powerful to strike the fancy and to affect the mind.

    Drama ministry. Ezekiel 4: 1 -- 8. 01/04/04 A few years ago some churches involved drama into their services. I think it works real fine. Now there are some in the churches that doesn’t like drama because they don’t want change. Change in the church services upset some they say we ought to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonderful Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Ninth in Series. Everything about Jesus is wonderful!

    Wonderful Christmas is a wonderful time of year My Most wonderful Christmas as a kid was the year I got a Kenner girder and panel builder set with motor and winch. Set number 9. Or maybe it was the year I got a Remco Science Set. There were a series of cardboard cans about as tall as a Pringles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Something Worth Dying For"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    Abraham was couageous enough to die for his slimenall nephew, hurray... but was he willing to die for his beloved wife?

    Title: “Something Worth Dying For” Introduction: I almost killed myself in 1978. I was putting together a hugh forty foot television tower that my father had given me. Instead of assembling it on the ground and raising it as one unit, in ignorance, I mounted it one piece at a time. When I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

    Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Beyond Imagination - God's Power For Growth Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    God’s power for growth is beyond our imagination but within our grasp.

    I. The power to be (vv 14-15) A. Paul acknowledges the power and sovereignty of God 1. He kneels – not a posture of prayer but of obedience before kings 2. God names all families in heaven and earth a. Naming is a sign of power b. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were a group of teens who had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Helps A Soldier

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    A Centurion who came to Jesus for help first recognized then submitted to the authority of the Master.

    Jesus Helps a Soldier Matt. 8:5-13 INTRO.: Early in the second year of Jesus’ earthly ministry, a soldier came to Him for help. In fact, this soldier was a ranking officer in the Roman army. A Centurion. One commentator notes Centurions were the backbone of the Roman army. He commanded 100 men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    What is the difference between a living church and a dead church? This message examines a person’s commitment to church.

    SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7 INTRO: C. S. Lewis’, “The Great Divorce,” is a fantasy on heaven and hell. In this fantasy, a chilling discovery is made. A thriving congregation exists in hell. The church is busy. It makes the same sounds and goes through the same motions as if it were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Gilmore avatar

    Dogs And Pigs Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

    Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,893 views

    If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.

    GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist