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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Detrimental Competition-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,653 views

    7 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maximizing Your Potential

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 35,880 views

    What does it take to realize the God given potential each has been given?

    A few weeks ago I said one element of success is growing to your maximum potential. Growth requires change and without change, we are not stimulated to being successful. Consider this question. How many of you feel today that God has a bigger purpose for you then you have yet attained, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection Means Hope!

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,625 views

    Christ’s resurrection guarantees the believer’s resurrection; the believer’s resurrection gives life meaning; and the believer’s resurrection makes death a gain.

    Illustration Thomas Jefferson, a great man, nevertheless could not accept the miraculous elements in Scripture. He edited his own special version of the Bible in which all references to the supernatural were deleted. Jefferson, in editing the Gospels, confined himself solely to the moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So What's This War Over?

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 284 ratings
     | 9,331 views

    Spiritual warfare is a reality. But what is it over? By looking at the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, this message explores the three things that all Spiritual battles are over.

    God will often give us a word which challenges us, seeking to implement change in our lives. He gives us both direction, and directives. God will give us information, that leads to revelation, that should result in a transformation! And when that begins to happen, I believe the enemy begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,343 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Living In Your Grace Period?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,686 views

    The question I want you to ask yourself this morning as we look at the parable of the fig tree is “Am I living in my grace period?” If you are, I hope that you will see your need and be motivated by God’s Spirit to allow Him work in you making you what y

    When I was in the insurance industry, I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender or an insurance policy issuer provides for a borrower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go And Tell Peter

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT.

    I. PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT. A. HE HAD BOASTED AND HAD BOLDLY AVOWED HIS UNFAILING ALLEGIANCE TO CHRIST. 1. MATTHEW 26:33, 35 "PETER ANSWERED AND SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH ALL MEN SHALL BE OFFENDED BECAUSE OF THEE, YET WILL I NEVER BE OFFENDED... PETER SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH I SHOULD DIE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift - Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    the law and Jesus

    GOD GAVE THE LAW THROUGH MOSES BUT GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. Tonight were going to take time out from the worries of Christmas from the worries of what gifts to buy from the dilemmas over how much we should spend on a gift for Aunty Mavis. Because we are going to look at gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Do You Know Him?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior?

    Do you know Him? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-30-02 My question today I want to pose before you today is. How well do we know Him? How well do you know this person Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior? I don’t mean like a guy you may have bumped into on the street. A mere acquaintance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sandwich Sign Parable

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    To encourage the church to be the watchmen God has called us to be

    THE PARABLE OF THE SANDWICH SIGN by George Crumbly Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sunday AM July 1, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This story was taken from a chapter in Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder" a very interesting story.) One of the most important jobs you & I have as Christians? To WARN the wicked, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Three: Was Jesus Married?)

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    This message deals with the Da Vinci Code’s lies about Jesus being married to Mary Magdalene and having fathered a child with her.

    DAN BROWN’S CLAIMS: “Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. They had a child. After Jesus’ death, Mary fled to France. Today, there are physical descendants of Jesus’ bloodline.” - The Da Vinci Code makes some wild assertions here. Brown claims that after Jesus’ death Mary fled to France in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,386 views

    Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

    Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Let The Son Shine!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    Let the Son Shine! 1) On you; 2) Through you

    Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Sure there is still lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks are plenty icy, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer in the sky – a sure sign of spring’s approach. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    An overview of the trials of Jesus

    The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Bible And Abortion

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    A message on the sanctity of human life.

    THE BIBLE AND ABORTION Psalm 100 v. 3 is key verse INTRO: Some have suggested the Bible does not specifically address the matter of sanctity of life or the abortion issue. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Bible is overflowing in its teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist