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  • Preacher Fo Real avatar

    The Christian’s Stand Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

    I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

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    Defeating Temptation

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 188 ratings
     | 29,868 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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    Pulling Up Weeds

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 35,034 views

    How to discover make-believers in the church, and make-believing attitudes in ourselves.

    Nobody likes weeds. Weeds are the bane of our existence. We do nothing, and weeds come up. We spray like crazy, and weeds come back. There’s one weed in particular that I dislike more than any other. I don’t know what they are called – but I have my own name for them: “Explode-a-weeds.” I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,877 views

    This message is the second in a series on choices. This message offers practical steps in making Biblically sound decisions.

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Proverbs 14:12 Last week, we began our study on the topic of choices. We discovered that we are free to do practically anything we want, but the one thing that we are never truly free from is making decisions based upon the choices we are presented with. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Undergirding The Believer. Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,551 views

    As a soldier could not afford to have his loins ungirded neither can we afford to have the loins of our spiritual lives untied or hanging loose.

    Eph 6:10-18 Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; The Loins is very often descriptive of the entire disposition of the person Girded loins speaks of a disposition of (readiness) (strength) (stability) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running Your Race - God's Olympics

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,593 views

    Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

    Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Distinction - "Mind"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 43,090 views

    This message examines the use of the word "mind" in the Scriptures. There is a battle going on for your MIND.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Mind” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have looked at the words “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, and “pleasure”. TODAY, we look at the word “mind”. If you are a Christian, Satan has declared war on YOU. You are his ENEMY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting A Good Example

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,475 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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    "Bread In The Kingdom Of God..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, shut off the alarm, it was gone. Let’s examine the simularity together from today’s text!

    DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH -Preached in The AM Worship- Dr. E. Winson Butler senior pastor INTRODUCTION Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, call back the dog, shut off the alarm - it was gone! Funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jake The Snake Wrestles God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,228 views

    A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Pinto avatar

    Haciendo Un Campeón - Inspiración – Parte 1 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,078 views

    Existen algunas cosas que todos los campeones Olímpicos tienen en común. Ellos entrenan muchísimo, ellos se sacrifican bastante con el fin de ser exitosos y compiten siempre con un premio en mente. Mas sin embargo, yo sugeriría que los campeones tienen

    Haciendo Un Campeón Inspiración – Parte 1 Hebreos 12:1-3 “Por tanto, nosotros también, teniendo en derredor nuestro tan grande nube de testigos, despojémonos de todo peso y del pecado que nos asedia, y corramos con paciencia la carrera que tenemos por delante, 2 puestos los ojos en Jesús, el autor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wounded But Victorious

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,121 views

    Every victorious Christian goes through warefare.

    INTRO: In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold medal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But his injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In Glory Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    This is the 3rd and final part of the series. The church has completed the eternal purpose of God and is now entered in glory for all eternity. Part #3

    “The Church in Glory” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr The third phase of the metamorphosis of the church is the final phase in our series and that phase is “The Church in Glory”. We must remember that the church goes through three distinct phases. 1.) The Church in the mind of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "The Cock Crew..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Remember, it’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have that makes all the difference. The little rooster’s voice was all it took to convict Peter. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction With Easter only a few weeks away, it helps to remind ourselves of all that Jesus did and gave for us that we might have and enjoy eternal life. There’s is something though I think we often overlook and it’s usually the "Little Things" that happen behind the scenes that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Real Faith That Really Works

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 354 ratings
     | 66,770 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