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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 62,092 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Failure To Fast

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Understanding The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Chris Brady on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    Using the magical world of Narnia, we will discover how the supernatural is real and is all around us.

    NARNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SUPERNATURAL November 27, 2005 Chris Brady/Nelson Searcy Today we are launching our Christmas in Narnia series. Fantasy…the supernatural…there is something about supernatural stories that I love. In fact at any given time you will find a fantasy book in my bag. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Beyond Compare Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,726 views

    Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

    Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Black Tie Affair Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    God provides us with all that we need to come to the table, if we’re willing to go and change.

    We had a very exciting event take place here a couple of weeks ago. Right before our very eyes, Jim got down on one knee and asked Leslie to be his wife. With that part out of the way, now the work begins. They’ve got a wedding to plan! Any bride can tell you that even the simplest, smallest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Bible In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

    I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ridding Ourselves Of Our Idols Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,243 views

    We need to rid ourselves of the idols that prevent us from serving God as He desires us to serve!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 8, 2006 Date Preached: June 11, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Ridding Ourselves of Idols Sermon Text: 2 Tim 1:6-7 Introduction: This past week you heard me share with you several idols ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Of The Words Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

    I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Him Where Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
     | 4,774 views

    A sermon about following Christ into the task of evangelism

    “Follow Him Where – Luke 10:1-20” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - View clip from Sister Act – “I will follow you” Following Jesus means doing what he asks. It is more than just singing a song. OOPS I want to start by showing you a clip from the movie Sister Act. It is probably one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Teamwork?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,231 views

    A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

    Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,756 views

    Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

    What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful In Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,913 views

    There are three powerful truths in today’s key text that will protect your relationship with Jesus Christ and enable you to express a life of thankfulness to God regardless of the circumstance.

    Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:6-7 Title: Thankful in Tough Times Theme: Guarding Your Heart in This Life Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Trap Is Not For Me

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,205 views

    The enemy doesn’t realize that God will allow the trap set for you to be their downfall.

    Exodus 14:1-31 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon. 3 Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faithful To Forgive Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 6,908 views

    Nineteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on forgiveness faithfulness of God.

    Knowing God Series #17 “Forgiven and Forgiving” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance