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  • Joel Smith avatar

    Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

    An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of A True Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

    THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Against God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the eleventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Fighting Against God” Acts 5:12-42 July 15, 2007 “Honey, it’s the dentist,” I say, “I just know it. All the signs point that way. Everything lines up. He had to be the murderer,” I say. “No,” my wife Karen will reply, “It was her brother-in-law.” “But it can’t be her brother-in-law,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Get Up And Win The Race

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,949 views

    Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

    Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Where's Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,389 views

    An inward look at the condition of our hearts.

    Where’s My Heart? Spiritual Heart Surgery Mark 7:1-8 Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wholly Holy

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008
     | 3,365 views

    A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

    Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    My Body And Me Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,268 views

    In this sermon we look at Paul’s arguments in 1 Corinthians 6 about the damaging effects of sexual sin. Then we discuss how to overcome sexual temptation and sin.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday morning, the preacher began his sermon by telling the congregation that he was going to say a series of words, and he wanted them to sing the song that came to mind when he said each word. 1. The first word he said was "rock" They immediately started singing "Rock of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Counsel About Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,356 views

    Paul gave some important advice about singleness and marriage for the Corinthian’s and their time that also applies to us and our time.

    Introduction: A. Today we want to talk about the spiritual counsel about marriage given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 1. Before we get into the text, let’s lay a little ground work. B. Some questions about love and marriage were posed to kids ages 5 to 10 and here are a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spirituality Of Solitude And Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,339 views

    Jesus invites us to come away for awhile alone with him.

    Solitude and Silence Earthed Spirituality If Celtic Spirituality was born out of Patrick’s experience, then it was born out of solitude. Patrick spent 6 years from age 6-22 living the life of a monk as a slave-shepherd in the hills of Ireland. He used his solitude to pray, praying the psalms day ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,715 views

    How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

    What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Filled With Good Things Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,823 views

    We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

    Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    7 Le Nazareen Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Mar 2, 2008
     | 2,672 views

    Qui est Jésus

    VII. JÉSUS CHRIST, LE NAZARÉEN « Jésus habita dans une ville appelée Nazareth ; en sorte que fût accompli ce qui avait été dit par les prophètes : Il sera appelé Nazaréen » (Matthieu II, 28.) « Un meneur de la secte des Nazaréens » (Actes XXIV, 5.) Le nom de Nazaréen donné à Jésus parce ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    American Horror Story: The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013
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     | 7,235 views

    In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

    Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,623 views

    God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist