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  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Four Principles Of Victory

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 33 ratings
     | 64,779 views

    The four principles include a provision (salvation), a purpose (Canaan), a problem (flesh), and a principle (the victory is God-given).

    You’ll notice in your program a logo which represents the celebration that we’re having; and, there is a hand holding up a hand, and the caption there says “A Legend of Loyalty, a Vision for Victory.” That is taken from the 17th chapter of the Book of Exodus, and I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decision Time

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 17, 2012
     | 9,523 views

    This message was preached for my present church’s 40th Anniversary and it calls us to ’cross the Jordan’ and move into the "Land of Promise."

    Decision-Time Deuteronomy 30:11-20 * My personal intent for today’s message was to entitle this “From the Wilderness to the Promised Land” and draw a parallel between the COI and HBC. However, God had other ideas, not about this message or the parallel, but about the title. * In context, 40 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 5,807 views

    To encourage Christ followers to live out God's call on their life.

    Title: Called Theme: God’s Call on and for our lives. Text: Galatians 1.11-17 Time: November 7, 2010 (Communion and All Saints Day) Task: To encourage people to live out God’s Call on their life. “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Higher Ground When The Ground Is Shaking

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    A look at the praise, precaution, & promise that will allow us to see the higher ground.

    Seeing Higher Ground When the Ground is Shaking June 27, 2010 Introduction A (IL) B Chapter 146 is the first of 5 chapters called the “Hallelujah Psalms”. All start with “Hallelujah/Praise the Lord.” 1 The Psalms are songs written to be sung by God’s children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About The Dash.

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,280 views

    A Brief Sermon Preached to High School Seniors on the Essence of our Lives

    It's all about the Dash. Intro: Grave Markers It's all about the Dash. a punctuation mark - that is used especially to indicate a break in the thought or structure of a sentence You are the Class of 2007, Actually you're not. You are the dash between August 25th, 2003 and June 3rd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Church’s Commitments Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,744 views

    The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

    A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Outlive Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,367 views

    We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

    [The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Foundation Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    The foundation of worship is knowing we belong to Christ

    Title: The Foundation of worship Text: Ephesians 1:3-8, 13-14 Introduction Today is the second of a 4 part series on worship. Last week we began our series by looking at the Focus of worship. We saw that the focus of worship should always be on God. And that’s easier said than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 35,034 views

    During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

    Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Fruit Of Worship (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 31, 2011
     | 8,868 views

    The final sermon in a series on worship. In worship we receive supernatural strength from the Lord.

    Title: The fruit of Worship (Part 2) Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Introduction Today we are finishing up our series on worship. And just like last week we are going to look again at the fruit of worship.By the fruit of worship we mean what happens when we worship God? Last week we saw that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Law And Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2011
     | 3,824 views

    As C.S. Lewis said, while we are wondering where our feet go next, we are not dancing; thus we need rubrics and familiar prayers in our worship.

    Sixth Sunday in Course February 13, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Today we are challenged to consider the place of law in our lives. In the psalm we prayed for divine understanding, so that we may keep God’s law and observe it wholeheartedly. The Offertory verse pleads “Blessed are you, O Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Great Why Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,827 views

    God's global purpose for us, unity, receivers or reproducers

    The Great Why of God (God’s global Purpose from the beginning till today) Daniel 3: 28-29 (p627) Sept. 25, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I had spoken at the South East Christian Church men’s breakfast a couple of weeks before the package arrived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,043 views

    There is power that is working in us

    Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, There is power working in us! The Holy ghost is viable force that will work within us if we will let it. We are not a dead church, we are not a traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Want Of A Vision

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,537 views

    How many churches have failed in their ministry for want of a vision?

    For Want of a Vision Proverbs 29:18 What is Vision? Vision is more than just looking on the bright side. It is looking on God’s side. Finding the vision God has for us takes time and prayer. Steve Goodier says " Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Praise Of His Glory Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    This sermon shows how many Christian activities in the NT are directly tied to bringing glory to God. Thus, everything we do, every word we speak and every thought we think should be evaluated on the basis of whether it brings glory to God.

    To the Praise of His Glory Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh April 22, 2012 TEXT: Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When we lived in Wiesbaden, some missionary friends bought a German toaster. When they got home, they plugged it in, placed some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist