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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Sin And Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

    Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Least, The Last, The Chosen

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    This sermon is about those who feel like they are the least, or the last, and to let them know that they are also The Chosen!

    Now don’t raise your hand, because I don’t wnat to embarass anyone, but answer this in your own mind. Who here this morning has ever hated the moment when two captains were chosen to pick teams, and somehow you knew that when it came to the end of the picking order, you would likely be one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No Regrets

    Contributed by John Scott on May 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    Too often we go through life with regrets, this message informs us how to life a life of no regret.

    No Regrets ARE YOU READY Text: Philippians 3:12-14 / II Timothy 4:6-8 Vs. 1-5 a final charge, blueprint for success -Tell background Introduction: (1) James Dobson- has “End of Life” Test, what matters is Who you loved Who loved you How you loved God (2) Illustrations: Voltaire- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give The Best - Get The Best

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    Give your heart to God is the best a person can offer. Then you will be able to receive the best GOd offers.

    Give the Best - Get the Best, Sermon by Patrick Carvell Scriptures Mark 12:28-31 Most of you know Tiger Woods the Pro Golfer Woods was born in Cypress, California, on Dec. 30, 1975. His given name is Eldrick Woods. His father named him "Tiger" after an Army buddy. Woods had a great impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Inexpressible Joy In Trials! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    This passage helps one have the right perspective about trials when they come so that they may have joy.

    1 Peter 1:6-12 How to have Inexpressible Joy in Trials Introduction: Last Week we saw that Christians should bless (Eulogetos, “to speak well of”, “to praise” God because: He has saved us (v.3). He gives us a living Hope (v.3b). He give us an inheritance (v.4). He guards us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,292 views

    Pergamos lit. means “citadel” and is the word from where we get the word parchment. This was a writing material made from animals and was first developed in that area.

    Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJ 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Influential Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    we all have influence.

    Hebrews 11:23-29 Influential faith Intro: everyone has influence 1: think of yourselves a) each person has influence on another person b) parents have influence on their children c) good and bad d) The most influential people in the world are not senators or congressmen, or pro athletes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Giving Up Little To Gain Much

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    Jesus taught that if we give up our pride, problems and personal agenda we will gain His power, perspective and promises.

    Giving up Little to Gain Much (Luke 9:23-26) Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever saves (holds on to his rights) will lose them, but whoever loses (gives up his personal rights)his life for my sake will save it." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The White Stone

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,469 views

    God promised you Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who rec

    Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. The White Stone had a special meaning in Ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Bitter And Better I Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
     | 6,386 views

    Trouble will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

    From Bitter And Better Exodus 1:11-14 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hezekiah's Hat Trick Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    Pt 7 deals with Hezekiah’s ability to follow God and find success in "everything he did."

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 7 – Hezekiah’s Hat Trick 2 Kings 18:1-8 As we bring this series on successful Christian living to a close today, we’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, simplifying life, living a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Listening To The Coach Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    In this message we look at the issue of lordship and how important obedience is to transformation...

    This week we start a new series of messages with a football theme! I’m sure you probably watched some college football yesterday - and many of you are ready for the NFL season to start - so am I by the way... Anyway, this morning we start with a very simple, but important concept. If you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some People Never Learn

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

    SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Rhodes avatar

    In The Center Of God's Will Series

    Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    Being in the center of God’s will

    Today I would like to talk to you about being in the center of God’s will. God has created us with the ability to make decisions. It’s a wonderful privilege, but far too often it creates problems. If you’re like me we can make some bad decisions!! A long time ago I bought my 1st Harley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist