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  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Dark Side Of Power

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 8,829 views

    David, Pt. 4

    THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Purity Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    How can you tell if a person is genuinely saved? Paul addresses this issue in his letter to the Ephesians.

    Live Out Loud – Our PURITY Ephesians 4:17-32 Recap: For several weeks we’ve been studying Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I believe this epistle might be the most important book in the N.T. b/c it encapsulates the Christian life in a nutshell. You could say that Ephesians is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith At Work

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
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     | 6,083 views

    An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

    Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Easy Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 27, 2008
     | 4,839 views

    This message explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

    Living the Easy Life Part 2 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2008 We’re talking about following Jesus – about living our lives as his disciples – learning from him not how to live his life, but how to live our ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,014 views

    We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

    “Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Gratefully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Part one of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

    “LIVING GRATEFULLY” The X-Factor - Week 1 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-21 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: (Sermon video intro :32) You know, the letter “X” can have a number of connotations. For example “X” can stand for mystery like in the X-Files or the X-Men. “X” can be used to shorten something like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Resilience Is A Daily Habit

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006
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     | 20,351 views

    Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

    Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Truth Matters: The Source Of Lies Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

    I. Introduction a. Brief Recap Last week we began a series on the question of Truth, on why Truth matters. We looked at the shift in the way people think and in what people believe. That shift has gone from believing in an Absolute, unchanging set of morals and Truths, to the new belief that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Without A Word

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,105 views

    Considers the vital role of God’s Word in our lives, what it would be like if there were not Bible, and what it is like to ignore it.

    Intro – Some of you watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the past couple of weeks. Sure enough, just like last year, George Bailey wished he’d never been born, and he got to see what the world would have been like if he had never existed. It was just a little over a year ago, I asked everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

    Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "A Better Understanding" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,814 views

    God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

    DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Freedom From Anger, 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,069 views

    In the second part of the message Freedom From Anger (part two in the Freedom From... series), Dave talks about ways of dealing with anger.

    Freedom From Anger, 2 Freedom From... prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 4, 2009 Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Walking Upright In A Fallen World Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 28,487 views

    Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; saved by

    Walking Upright in a Fallen World Romans 12:1-18 Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Welch avatar

    Suffering For Jesus Pt 1

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
     | 3,472 views

    This is the fifth in the Revelation series dealing with suffering

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance