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  • Chris McCall avatar

    Get Off My Back Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 25,283 views

    To be truly Free in Christ we must learn how to get rid of some excess baggage.

    “BREAKING FREE IN CHRIST” SERIES TODAYS MESSAGE “GET OFF MY BACK” HEBREWS 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    The message deals with the basic instruction of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:7.

    The Gifts of the Spirit Many believers differ as to the acquiring, importance, the application of gifts. Unfortunately, there are only three main passages relating to spiritual gifts. Scriptural references are found in Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, and I Corinthians 12-14. The passage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget Your Reputation

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    One can’t, at once, promote two reputations. Promote God’s and forget yours. Or promote yours and forget God’s. We must choose.

    Forget Your Reputation Philippians 2:5-8 In college, there was a group of people that were not treated kindly; they were called bible bangers, Jesus freaks and other derogatory names. My voice was among the mockers. It shouldn’t have been, but it was. I was taught better and I knew better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
     | 3,234 views

    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Hath The Lord Done Thus?

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,314 views

    This message shows how sin can invade the church and bring devestating results just as it did to those in the Old Testament.

    WHY HATH THE LORD DONE THUS? Text II Chronicles 7: 12-22 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: We must not forget that even though we live in the Grace age that God is still in control. He still is in charge, and deals with both man and the church in respect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Kept The Faith?

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    To encourage the believer to keep the faith

    HAVE YOU KEPT THE FAITH? (2Timothy 4:6-8) MAY 20,2001AM George Crumbly Sheridan Arkansas (Turn to Hebrews Chapter 11) INTRODUCTION: It’s so good to get the District Assembly behind us….Had a great day of Pastor Reports this past Thursday, they were all upbeat & encouraging…… The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Parks avatar

    Happiness With Small Children

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    Today I would like to focus on the need to instill happiness in our children by giving them a sense of self esteem or self worth.

    HAPPINESS WITH SMALL CHILDREN: SELF ESTEEM TEXT: Mal. 4:5?6 INTRODUCTION: 1. In his book The Relational Revolution, Bruce Larson tells of a rather unusual experience from a past vacation. 2. Quote from page 131?132 of book. 3. Give a guided tour of Joe Christian’s house on a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dress Appropriately

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    For protection, put on the full armor of God.

    Dress Appropriately 1. Does it seem you have more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? May not be imagining it. When you accept Christ as Savior, you enrolled as agent of Heaven & gained enemy. 2.Commitment to Jesus, enlisted as soldier in the army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Veteran Rookies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    We must grow from an immature disciple into a mature apostle by feeding on the meat of God’s Word.

    AS A NEW PARENT IT WAS AN INDESCRIBABLE JOY TO WITNESS OUR SON’S BIRTH. IT HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED MY FAITH WATCHING HIS PROGRESS FROM HIS WEEK-LONG STAY IN NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE TO WHERE HE IS TODAY WITH LEARNING TO STAND UP, MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE, AND WALK. I AM AMAZED AT THE WONDERS OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Have You Lost Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Unpopular" series. Did Noah seek out popularity from man or God?

    Sunday Morning, April 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Unpopular [#1] HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? Genesis 6:1-14 Introduction: 1. Popularity is extremely important to most Americans. As adults we try to make this a youth and children’s problem, but it plagues adults also. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have To Live By Man Made Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom. 8:12-14)

    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom 8:12-14) Illustration: In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,960 views

    Preliminary thoughts on the battle we’re in from Ephesians 6:10. It deals with The Period, The Power and The Purpose.

    SERMON TOPIC: Spiritual Warfare or The Battle We’re In SERMON TITLE: BE STRONG SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Recently we turned up the burner under our prayer life and whether we intended to or not we became frontline ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,049 views

    An overview of what discipleship: Where do i begin, What is required and What do i have to lose?

    INTRO: I heard a story once about a pig and a chicken walking past a church where the sign read, “Help us to feed the hungry”. The chicken suggested to the pig that maybe they can help by pitching in some eggs and bacon. The pig responded, “Easy for you to say, your part requires just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Good Church Member - Part 2

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 8, 2007
     | 2,402 views

    Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

    Tonight we will continue our look at the challenge I lay before you as members of FBC Runnelstown to “Be a Good Church Member.” You can look around tonight and see how many are willing to take this challenge from the morning service and how many aren’t. It is sad when other priorities come BEFORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    A New Leader For A New Time

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

    A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist