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  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Resisting Temptation

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    How we may fight the temptations of satan.

    RESISTING TEMPTATION MATT.4:1-11 Right after John the Baptist Baptised Jesus In the River of Jordan, He spent 40 days in the Wilderness near Jericho where he was tempted By Satan – much like We are tempted Today!! MARK 1:12 & 13 SAYS: And immediately the spirit driveth Him into The wilderness. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Steve Barber on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,907 views

    A Christian ceremony for two young dedicated Christians

    Wedding Ceremony STARTING TIME 6:00 SAX SOLO MEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLES FLUTE SOLO GRANDPARENTS TO ENTER SOLO # 1 “SEEKERS OF THE HEART” PARENTS ENTER LIGHT THE CANDLES FOR THE UNITY CANDLE SOLO # 2 “PARENT’S PRAYER” “PACHELBEL’S CANON IN D” GROOM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Is The Greatest?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,769 views

    The disciples asked the question, Jesus gives the answer!

    INTRODUCTION • Who is the greatest? That debate rages on in the sports world. Is Tiger Woods the greatest golfer ever? Was Babe Ruth the greatest baseball player to ever play? Was Johnny Unitas the greatest quarterback to ever play the game? Who was the greatest of the presidents? • Who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Marks Of Genuine Faith

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real.

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real. We looked into God’s word and then we looked at ourselves to see if we reflect the image of a genuine believer. 2. James shares with us three marks, evidences or signs that our faith is authentic. The first one we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Remedy For Fighting

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It has been the most disappointing aspect of my ministry. It has at times drained me of my energy and spiritual strength. It has taken away the focus from the actual work of ministry to that of starining to keep peopel working together. It has often taken away the joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Plow Your Field

    Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    Keep your hands on the plow lest you become a traitor to the Lord. Plow a straight row and reap the harvest.

    PLOW YOUR FIELD Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Goodies In Cracked Pots

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 16,491 views

    We’re all earthen vessels – made from the dust of the earth – and some of us, are just cracked pots! But in them we carry an awesome treasure!

    God’s Goodies in Cracked Pots Introduction: • Our oldest daughter, Maria, told us a wonderful story recently about a friend of hers in Lander, Wyoming who had gone out with her husband to the city dump to dispose of some larger yard trash. • As they were ditching their junk their eye caught a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,478 views

    Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

    Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

    SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Harlot

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,572 views

    The end of the apostate religious system going all the way back to Babel.

    There is a sense in which Karl Marx statement that ’religion is the opium of the masses’ is true, states John MacArthur. People are religious because God created them to be worshippers. If they will not worship the true God, they will worship someone or something else. We look around and we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing The Glory Back

    Contributed by James May on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,004 views

    I’m ready for Old Time Religion Pentecostal Revival where the hot wind of the Holy Spirit burns away the sin from God’s People.

    BRINGING THE GLORY BACK By Pastor Jim May I have a number of old movies in my collection. I’m not a big movie buff, but I do like to watch movies that based upon history. The War Between the States, World War I & II, and of course Vietnam to a lesser degree, are my favorite time periods to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

    Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Person, Christ?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,119 views

    This sermon opens our thoughts to some possibilites of how the apostles and early church viewed Jesus, and the revelance for today.

    Who is this person we call the Christ? “…on the way He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Have you ever given much consideration to this question? “And they answered Him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’” What does this tell us ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Red Heifer

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    Although the abundant life is available to us in Christ, my sins daily remind me of my need to depend totally on God for help in this earthly journey.

    The Red Heifer Although the abundant life is available to us in Christ, my sins daily remind me of my need to depend totally on God for help in this earthly journey. Jesus knew it would be necessary for the child of God to know how to deal with sin. Scripture clearly teaches we need to keep our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Are You Looking For A Sign

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,482 views

    A sermon about getting to busy looking for a sign from God that we miss the truth.

    Are You Looking For a Sign? Matthew 12:38-45 So many people are looking for signs. Lord give me a sign to show what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to show me what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to get out of bed this morning. We are so busy searching for signs we can’t see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist