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  • David Jenkins avatar

    Massaging The Mosque Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,085 views

    Massaging the Mosque

    John 14, “6Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” Our culture tends to lean towards cherishing an ideal or tolerating an ideal that runs counter to its foundation. Instead of loving Christ, our culture massages the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Could You Allow This?

    Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Using the parable of the wheat and the tares, addresses the problem of evil and specifically the terrible events the American people have suffered, with love and prayers from England.

    Minute’s silence. None of us can have failed to be moved, shocked, numbed perhaps in disbelief at the sights we’ve seen this week. · The Terror of the events as they unfolded, the graphic images so familiar from action films yet so far removed from real life for most of us- until now. I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Relationship With God Through The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007
     | 3,838 views

    The role of the Spirit in our relationship With God

    How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Pentecost 2007 Relationship through the Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Intro – Acts 1:1-5, 2:1-13 Jesus says, “Don’t do a thing until the Spirit comes.” Why is the Spirit so important? What does the Spirit have to do with our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into The World Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    Living in the world and the role of the Holy Spirit (part 3)

    LIVING IN THE SPIRIT Part 3 “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into the World. Romans 8:12-25 If ever there was a person who understood how difficult life could be it was the Apostle Paul. Listen to his testimony recorded in 2 Corinthians 11 from the Message. I’ve worked much harder, been jailed more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Hastening His Coming

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    You and I actually have the opportunity to actually influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming.

    2 Peter 3:9-13 “…looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” INTRODUCTION A. Congregational Feedback: “I Can’t Wait For Christ’s Return Because__________” B. “Hastening The Coming” – Very Odd! 1. How can we “hastening His coming”? 2. Isn’t that day fixed in time by God already ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    Funeral message for Thelma Harper Brown, who exhibited extraordinary patience during a long decline.

    What must it feel like to spend every day waiting? Just waiting. Not going anywhere, not keeping appointments, not concerned about a schedule, but just waiting. Waiting through interminable days and dark nights; waiting to be fed, to be turned, to be spoken to. What must it feel like just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    New Power

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 4, 2009
     | 4,065 views

    As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit!

    NEW: Part 5 “New Power” Sunday, September 27, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal CORE TRUTH As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Jesus promised Him…John 14:15-17; 16:7, 13-15 and He came…Acts 1:8; 2:1-4. Romans 8:1-28 By the POWER of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    We who seek to follow Jesus: 1) Have received God’s revelation; 2) Are God’s possession; and 3) Obey our Lord

    “True Discipleship” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts John 17:6, “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me and they have obeyed/kept Your word.” Jesus has been praying for Himself; He now turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    What I Was, What God Is, What I Am

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    This sermon examines the change Christ makes in our life.

    WHAT I WAS, WHAT GOD IS, WHAT I AM Eph. 2:1-19 Intro: Ephesians 1 is a treasure of Biblical truth. Vs. 3-4-He has chosen us; Vs. 5-He adopted us; Vs. 6-He accepted us; Vs. 7-He redeemed & forgave us; Vs.8-10-He revealed His will to us; Vs. 11-12- He has made us an inheritance; Vs. 13- He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Picture Of Grace! Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

    1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Being "Long Of Nose” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,896 views

    This week’s subject fruit is “patience.” How does possessing patience relate to understanding and achieving my purpose in life?

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). This is week four of a nine week study of the fruit of the Spirit and what it has to do with finding purpose in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Don't Leave Earth Without It.

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    This passage will reveal to us that faith in Jesus is something that we cannot afford to pass on.

    Faith, Don’t Leave Earth Without It! Am service December 2nd 2007 1 John 5:1-12 Introduction American Express credit card has an advertising slogan, called American Express, Don’t leave home without it. Meaning this card is accepted and can be used in so many places you really don’t want to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Pictures Of The People Of God

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
     | 3,062 views

    This message examines some of the analogies the Bible uses to describe the church.

    The Pictures of the People of God (Church) "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Mt 16:18) INTRODUCTION: Jesus often spoke in parables or analogies in order to help us understand the ways of the Kingdom of God. When describing the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Man's Enslavement By Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 6,034 views

    . Sin enslaves us. We might deny it, but we are still enslaved by sin. Let’s break down this passage and see what it tells us.

    Jesus is talking with the Pharisees. He has just said in v. 32. (READ) Now we pick it up in verse 33. READ passage. We ended last Sunday’s session talking about how we are bound by our sins. We talked specifically about prejudice, hate, unforgiveness, loneliness and others. And we said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Is Our Identity As Christians

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 26, 2014
     | 4,148 views

    If we are Christians our STANDING irrespective of how we fall REAMINS that of a Child of God. Hallelujah!! However our STATE may change when we make wrong choices and refuse or neglect to follow Jesus.

    Who am I in Christ Intro: When Maddy and I led a pilgrimage to Israel in January this year, we met a Roman Catholic priest at the Parable house in Taybeh, the only Christian village in the Occupied Territories. The priest started his talk to us by saying: I am, first of all, a Palestinian I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican