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  • Richard White avatar

    Preparing For Battle Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    The battle lines have been drawn, our family is at stake. The family structure has been under attack for quite awhile, are we prepared to fight?

    Ephesians 6:1-6:4 What has gone wrong with America’s Children? • Did you know that in the US, every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school? • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home. • Every 47 seconds a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Spoken Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4

    October 20, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “God has spoken” 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,257 views

    This sermon examines the significance of the name Jesus Christ.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The Awe Of God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    A message encouraging people to take some time to ponder the awesomeness of God.

    Living in the Awe of God Various Scriptures June 27, 2004 Introduction One of the themes of my life is that God is worthy of praise. He is awesome. He is deserving of our devotion and our awe. But when was the last time we really just sat back, looked at God in the Scriptures and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Content Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,371 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

    Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resist And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
     | 3,731 views

    Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

    RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article #6 - The Atonement Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    The sixth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. In order to understand The Atonement, we must also understand the difference between God’s Mercy and His Grace

    Experts can’t agree if the following is a true story or if it should be written down next to the tale of George Washington and the Cherry Tree. While there is no concrete evidence of its truth, there is enough anecdotal evidence that the story has been in existence long enough to quite possibly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Church Of The Couch Potato

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

    FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parenting-Opportunities To Bless Your Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    Regardless of your family situation you have hope. You can experience God’s blessing in your family.

    Parenting - Opportunities to Bless Your Family Colossians 3:18-21 Proverbs 22:6 After raising four children and now have fourteen grandchildren I can give you three words for successful parenting, “It is Tough.” For single people two words, “Get Ready.” No one with children says parenting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    God wants all of you, presented to him in worship that goes beyond Church time, to include all the time.

    Worship that Pleases God Purpose Driven Life #13 Montreal/Cornwall November 8, 2003 God wants all of you. He wants you to present yourself- your whole self- as a living sacrifice to Him and in your doing of this, you will be offering the worship to God that He made you to offer Him. He has brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

    How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready To Walk

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

    "Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Overload: Learning To Say 'no' So You Can Say 'yes'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    The introduction to the Fall 2008 sermon series, ‘Overload: Saying ’No’ So We Can Say ’Yes"’

    It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and so I begin this morning with this picture. (Slide 1) Can you read it? Why not? (Allow feedback.) The print is too small and it is crammed on the slide. Can anyone tell me what any of it says? How about this? (Slide 2)The next day, Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Theology Of Marriage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    This is a bible teaching on God’s purpose and design for marriage.

    Life-Sharing Lesson 3 Marriage—What’s The Purpose Of It All Genesis 2:24-25 (NIV) 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. We actually have two places ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed