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  • Val Black avatar

    Dont Go Flying Off The Handle

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,747 views

    (NOTE: This is not entirely my own sermon. Ive gleaned much from a book of sermons and have added my own thoughts.) Here is a brief description: Based on 2 Kings 6:1-7. A student of Elisha lost a borrowed axehead and was troubled by it. Every B

    DONT GO FLYING OFF THE HANDLE! 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Setting A Good Example

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,501 views

    Are you a good axample to others?. Without a doubt many have been a bad example to others at one point or another, sometimes to someone who is weaker or a new brother or sister in the faith.

    “Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”. 1. Paul was talking to Timothy who was a Pastor and also a young man. Everyone who is a leader, whether at church or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Christian Perfection?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,862 views

    Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect! What does this mean? Discover with me several things that this does not mean and several things it does mean.

    Background: Matthew 5 Text: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. What is Christ demanding in this verse? Does He really expect us to be perfect? If so, how perfect does He want us to be? If not, why did He say it? What is Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dwight Jones avatar

    Noah's Seed

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

    Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Sick Society, Weak Saints And A Strong Savior

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,426 views

    In order to be used mightily by God as an instrument of His deliverance and healing to others, we must learn to trust Him completely.

    A SICK SOCIETY, WEAK SAINTS AND A STRONG SAVIOR H Lee Clay From the decadence of Sodom and Gomorrah to the debauchery of Herod and Herodias we have seen in times past the despair, the decay, and the decline of a dysfunctional and dilapidated humanity. Solomon in his God-given wisdom declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Una Razón Para… Tener Esperanza- Parte 1 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    Cuando la vida se torna desesperante ¿Que te mantiene en la vida? ¿Que sistema de apoyo tienes cuando la vida se te derrumba? Muchos depositan su esperanza en sus amigos, en su familia, en sus negocios, en sus palancas, en su influencia, o en sus riqueza

    Una razón para… Tener Esperanza Cuando la vida se torna desesperante ¿Que te mantiene en la vida? ¿Que sistema de apoyo tienes cuando la vida se te derrumba? Muchos depositan su esperanza en sus amigos, en su familia, en sus negocios, en sus palancas, en su influencia, o en sus riquezas. Mas sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    In today’s text we have what some have called "God’s Wisdom Test." This is a kind of personal exam by which you can see how wise or otherwise you really are in all your relationships. James lists 6 distinguishing marks of wise person.

    Scripture Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Listen to what he wrote: Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Real Faith That Really Works

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 65,843 views

    [Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

    Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Parkins avatar

    Peace

    Contributed by Kevin Parkins on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,833 views

    Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where ar

    Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where are we to find peace? Shalom, Hebrew salutation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    Defeating Temptation

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 188 ratings
     | 28,632 views

    Defeating Temptation is one thing that Jesus told us to pray for.

    True or False? Temptation can be both a curse and a blessing. We can defeat temptation successfully on a regular basis. What were your answers? There are some things in life that are a sure thing· difficulties, taxes, death and temptation. As Christians, we should expect to be tempted. Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gifted To Serve, Not Strut

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    God gifts us to serve him and one another, in so doing we show off his love.

    If your husband, fiancé, or boyfriend goes out shopping for a Valentine’s Day present this afternoon, would you prefer he make his purchase at a jewellery store or at Canadian Tire? I’m pretty certain that my wife would rather receive a pair of diamond earrings than a new vacuum cleaner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    There's Still Power In The Blood

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 227 ratings
     | 69,130 views

    nine wonders of the Blood of Jesus.

    Rev 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him (by the blood of the Lamb), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Independance - Dependance

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,917 views

    When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

    Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Improper Priorities

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,806 views

    This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

    Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Soldados Unidos, Ejército Vencedor

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 24,740 views

    El recorrido por la vida del cristiano es un camino de guerra. Enfrentamos tentaciones, ataques y luchas constantes todo el tiempo. En esta Lección quiero que usted vea la importancia de tener fe y la oración de los unos por los otros en el campo de batal

    Soldados unidos, Ejército vencedor Éxodo 17:8-16 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori INTRODUCCIÓN: El recorrido por la vida del cristiano es un camino de guerra. Enfrentamos tentaciones, ataques y luchas constantes todo el tiempo. En esta Lección quiero que usted vea la importancia ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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