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  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holding Fast To The Profession Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 25,740 views

    Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence.

    Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence. Faith on the other hand is a firm conviction in the accomplishment of something; the confidence that one’s expectation will be met or fulfilled soon. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Consenting Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,444 views

    Don’t just roll over on this one and say w/ the masses, “Just be safe.” Or, “If you can’t be good, then be careful!” There is no sex safer than sex within God’s plan, marriage! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Consenting Adultery Exodus 20:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ConsentingAdultery.html The 1631 edition of the KJV had a misprint. Some would call it minor...just one little word accidentally missed by the typesetter. He left out the word ‘not’ in our text today, reading “Thou shalt commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Joy Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,127 views

    Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

    THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    (Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • douglas dudley avatar

    To Eat, Or Not To Eat- That Is Question Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    Some Christians are strong and some are weak, so, the question is what should we do or not do to encourage each other in the FAITH?

    “To Eat, Or Not To Eat— That Is The Question” Text: Romans, Chapter 14 Introduction. Food, food! Everywhere is food! Food truly is something “big” in our lives, isn’t it? We come together and have food—and when we think about coming together, we think about having food—and when even when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abortion Controversy

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Abortion is the most widely debated issue of our time. The focus of this message is to cause individuals to think through their position. (Originally preached 1/1999; updated 1/2003)

    The Abortion Controversy Exodus 20:13 and Exodus 21:22-25 (Topical) Abortion is the number one killer in the United States: Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Murder by firearms: 17,000 Suicide: 32,000 Auto Accidents: 42,000 AIDS: 42,000 Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stick To One Model

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,803 views

    A sermon on sexual immorality from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

    Sermon for 2/29/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Introduction: More and more people seem to forget Henry Ford’s sage advice when asked about his rule for marital bliss and longevity on his 50th wedding anniversary. He replied, “Just the same as in the automobile business, stick to one model.” Stick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Remove Your Hat"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    what is keeping you from the best God has for you??? The Father so desires us to be close to Him.

    "REMOVE YOUR HAT!!!” - James 4:8 - "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." Yours truly was blessed to have some time off between Christmas and New Years. A well needed break…amen. So, how better a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Harry Potter Compromise

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 221 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    Spiritual Pornography

    I do not, I cannot compromise on the issue of Harry Potter. And I am genuinely stunned at the extent to which most Christians do. I know many godly, wonderful Christians who are Christ-like in nearly every way in their lives - but mention Harry Potter, and you can see the stronghold. And it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

    Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Walderman avatar

    "Eat, Drink And Be Merry!"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 3, 2015
     | 9,113 views

    God wants us to enjoy life, both everlasting life and life now.

    “Eat, drink and be merry!” Ecc.8:15 This is a dangerous sermon! It is dangerous in that it can easily be misunderstood. It’s not one you might expect to hear in a Baptist church. It deals with an aspect of life that too often is preached as negative and sinful, but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,615 views

    The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

    Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,174 views

    What does a Spiritual Person look like? For you, who models what a spiritual person is: Mother Theresa? Billy Graham? Your grandma? Joel Osteen? Bono? This pastor? All kidding aside, each of these people - including yours truly - illustrates a type of

    This week I read a story about a profoundly disabled little girl named Danielle and Bernie and Diane, the middle-aged couple who adopted her. Dani spent the first 7 years of her life in miserable squalor, surrounded by roaches and maggots. She has no mental or physical disabilities but she is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God