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    The Necessity Of Self Discipline

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009
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    Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

    The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

    There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Five Tremendous Truths

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,295 views

    If someone asked you to briefly define the Christian message, what would you say? Here are 5 tremendous truths that summarize the Gospel.

    Five Tremendous Truths I Peter 3:15-18 PASTOR BILL AND HIS WIFE HAD JUST FINISHED A DAY OF SAILING and were about to leave the dock area when they got involved in a conversation with another couple that had also been sailing. After a pleasant exchange they were invited to join this couple aboard ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,529 views

    The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

    Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do Baptists Have To Be Right?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Does doctrine matter or do we just need to be saved and feel good?

    Scanning some of the blog comments on MySpace.Com I find a common theme that Baptists need to be right or are intent on everyone else being wrong. The old rock song asked, "Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right?" It is kind of a goofy song because in most things we want right or wrong. We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,596 views

    David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

    Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Stretch Our Faith!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,774 views

    I use a rubber band and an extension cord to illustrate how Jesus stretched Mary and Martha’s faith for their brother’s healing.

    LORD, STRETCH OUR FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, it could be done in one part, just move quickly from point to point. I have a huge rubber band and we discuss the flexibility and stretch that the rubber band has. 1. The rubber band has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Santification Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    The Call to Holiness is a calling to sexual purity.

    If you would like the word file and the power point, just email me the title in the subject line. 1st Thessalonians 4:3-8 American Idol Series: Sex “Your Sanctification” “The Call to Holiness is a calling to sexual purity.” Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questioning Jesus Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    How could Jesus love that person?

    Questioning Jesus, Woman At The well John 4:4-30, 39-42 February 24, 2008 Last week - Nicodemus Nicodemus-was a religious professional -who came at night -curious/interested in Jesus He wanted to get in on. Participate Become involved in a relationship with Jesus and leave religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Freedom Really Free?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011
     | 4,404 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

    Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

    THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    Being a good Samaritan is more than being religious. It is doing something when you don't know what to do. It is giving to those you do not know. It is being Christ-like disciples.

    Being the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- As you are turning to Luke 10, I want to talk to you about being a good Samaritan as well as living a life of a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dependable Salvation

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    There are many things in life that are undependable, but the salvation God gives is dependable and everlasting.

    DEPENDABLE SALVATION GALATIANS 5:2-12 INTRODUCTION It is nothing quite like an item or person that is dependable. The young girl is impressed by the young man who shows up on time and shows up period to take her to the movies. The employer is impressed by the employee who shows up for work on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
     | 4,678 views

    The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

    CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Dash Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,222 views

    Sermon 1 in a 6 part series based on Kerry & Chris Shook's "One Month To Live."

    Living the Dash, James 3:13-18 Introduction (Series) Today we begin a 6 part journey based off of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book entitled “One Month to Live.” The book and this sermon series ask the question, “What if you knew for sure that you have just 30 days left to live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church