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  • Dan Brown avatar

    Dependance On God Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    The first step in following X is to be wholly committed to Him, Allow Him to rule in our lives, come before Him poor in spirit, realizing your need for Him, bow before Him and Him alone,

    EPIC-2/9/03-Dependance on God Begin a series I am going to call vintage Xianity. Why? When we look @ the xian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by century’s of tradition, in vintage xianity going back to the beginning. Webster’s defines vintage as-being of old, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sermon # 24 - God Hears Our Cry Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,802 views

    Whom do we go to in times of trouble? Can we call on God and will He hear us? Here are some great examples from the bible that are shared in this sermon.

    We read in Mark 10:51, Jesus asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man answered, "Master, I want to see!" (CEV) Mark 10 records an encounter between Jesus and a blind man named Bartimaeus, and the above verse is part of that conversation that Jesus had with ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,456 views

    Mankind’s approach to protecting the innocent and compensating the violated will not please the LORD until Biblical Godly sorrow is implemented.

    Godly Sorrow The Necessity of a Sin Exposed Church From the time God raised up what we would recognize as the church structure to now, there has been sin in the camp which is eventually exposed. When Moses went up Mt. Sinai (Exodus 32) Aaron was appointed as the Lord’s representation to watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    Angels always approach humans with "Don’t be afraid." Easier said than done. We are very afraid.

    As a kid fear was a great experience. Especially if it involved SOMEBODY ELSE being afraid. Christmas and Easter are great holidays, but when I was a kid, Halloween was the most fun. Dressing up like some ghost or monster and jumping out of the bushes to yell, “boo!” And to see your best friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    What Is Truth?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,186 views

    This is a topical sermon on biblical truth from "The Exchanged Life" perspective which is both evangelistic and discipleship in approach.

    Sometimes I wonder whether there is really a search for the truth today. Circumstances and situations cause me to ask, “Do people really want to know the truth? As far back as Biblical times there is the indication of a search for truth. There were people called the Gnostics who thought that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Marriages Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

    Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Groaning Is A Godly Thing

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

    July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Summer Vacation: Back To Reality Series

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    This message informs students that on the horizon is the school year and we are quickly approaching the reality of living in our mission field.

    Text: "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” John 17.15 Week #1: Where are you going, how are you going to get there, what are you going to do? Week #2: Expect distractions, turn to the map, arrive safely. Week #3: Attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Invitation

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on May 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,978 views

    I find this sermon is for everybody because it is applicable for evangelistic approach so with those who are already grown beliebers.

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Subject: Invitation Theme: Jesus’ invitation to everyone INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been invited by someone? What do you feel if you are being invited by an influential person? Great, isn’t it? Especially when the president of our country was the one who invited us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Of The Age Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,979 views

    As we approach the chaos of the end of the age, stay true to the Lord, stay calm in the crisis, and stay strong in the faith.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Handle Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

    “What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Cleanses A Leper Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,759 views

    An analysis of Jesus' cleansing of a leper in Luke 5:12-16 will teach us how to approach Jesus for cleansing.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel so that Theophilus might have certainty concerning the things he had been taught about Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). Luke wanted Theophilus—and others like him—to know for sure that Jesus is the Son of God who had come to seek and to save sinners (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks Unto The Lord!”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 5,629 views

    As we approach Thanksgiving I would like to talk to you about what the scripture says about thanksgiving.

    The scriptures say, “IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD!” Notice, the Psalmist not only says it is good thing to give thanks but he also tells us who we are to give thanks to…UNTO THE LORD!!! You would think everyone knew this but in the world in which we live there is ample proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015
     | 3,579 views

    Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic