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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

    Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #6: Finding Focus

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,490 views

    Finding clear focus is the only way to avoid the pitfalls of life.

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #6: FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Nothing that is valuable is achieved without effort. Fritz Kreisler, the famous violinist, testified to this point when he said, "Narrow is the road that leads to the life of a violinist. Hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquer Your Lust

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,508 views

    Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender.

    CONQUER YOUR LUST Matthew 5:27-30 Read the Matthew 5:27-30. BIG IDEA – Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender. Why should Christian avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender? 1. Christians should avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender because it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Shrinking Violets

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why You Should Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 2, 2017
     | 4,904 views

    Message discusses why one should avoid porn and adultery.

    Job said he made a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. Let’s look at the passage in the Amplified Version. He said, I dictated a covenant (an agreement) to my eyes; how then could I look (lustfully) upon a girl? For what portion should I have from God my (if I were lewd), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,920 views

    This sermon explores how Christians cannot avoid carrying their crosses.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS Text: Mark 8:31 - 38 Mark 8:31-38  Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.  (32)  He said all this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stay Connected Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 23, 2020
     | 2,936 views

    Staying tightly connected to Christ helps us avoid legalism.

    (You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2102748 ) Stay Connected Intro: • Teenage lawyers. o You never said I couldn’t… o Why does he get to do… • Every parent has dealt with one. Every child becomes one when they need to negotiate themselves out of punishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unforgivable Sin: An Exposition Of Mark 3:20-35

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,831 views

    What is the unforgivable sin? How do we avoid it?

    The Unforgivable Sin: An Exposition of Mark 3:20-35 The fact that Jesus states that there is a sin one can commit which cannot be forgiven in either this life or the next is frightening. What is this sin? Can I commit this sin? The Christians who are terrified that they might have crossed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,465 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    1 John: Be Real Series

    Contributed by Tony Thomas on Aug 31, 2017
     | 13,680 views

    This message is an overview of the book of 1 John and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

    1 John: Be Real by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 62 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible In the fall of 2011, ABC-TV premiered a fantasy drama titled, Once Upon a Time. The setting is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Radical Obedience

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    When we're truly saved, we will always belong to Jesus. So what does he mean when he says to lose an arm or a leg or gouge out an eye of it's keeping you from heaven? Jesus calls us to radical obedience.

    Mark 9:43-48 Radical Obedience What kind of dedication does it take to be a terrorist? Seriously, think about this for a minute. How dedicated would you have to be to fly an airplane into a skyscraper? Or to strap explosives to your body and walk into a market? We certainly don’t condone these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Childers avatar

    Things I'm Scared Of

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    general revival sermon warning us not to depend on ourselves but the Lord

    THINGS I'M SCARED OF--JOB 7:14-15 Introduction: We pride ourselves on being afraid or scared of nothing. Macho men and women. The wise man Job said he was scared and even terrified by some things. I do not care how brave or Macho you are, there are some things that better scare you. I-WE ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Serving Prophet

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    The word of the prophet, into the world of the prophet, depends on the walk of the prophet with God

    The Serving Prophet Introduction One of the great things about being a parent or a grandparent is being able to read children’s stories. And as you will know, the best children’s stories work on several levels. They have an immediate appeal of course to the children, but on another level, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God; My Source

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    This message is about learning to depend upon God for all things.

    INTRO: Pit and sheep READ SCRIPTURE / PRAY Background: David’s situation… Purpose Statement: We need to recognize our need… I) For Patience A) We are not a very patience people 1) Instant coffee, microwave… 2) Short attention span, entertainment/pleasure driven B) God’s Timing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry Wood avatar

    God Our Deliver

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,704 views

    Our need to find God as our dependence in the time of trouble.

    G.O.D. (GUARANTEED OUR DELIVERANCE) (GOD OUR DELIVER) Text: Psalms 30:5 “For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, 1. Are you in the middle of the night and don’t see hope of morning? a. Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal