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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    These Dry Bones

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    We, as Christians, need to fight complacency and follow Christ with everything we have.

    Open with clip from The Patriot During a memorial service, Gabriel makes an announcement to enlist men in the South Carolina militia. However King George was the one who ordered the hanging of the men being memorialized, trying to set an example to the rest of the colonists-and it worked. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

    James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Sound Doctrine

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,683 views

    Doctrine is not a theological mystery only found in classrooms but the basic teachings of scripture that must we must apply to our lives to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

    As the church has entered the postmodern era, historic biblical teaching has fallen by the wayside and new theologies have taken their place. The ‘new theology’ downplays the value of scripture and shifts the focus on emotionalism and experiential Christianity instead of Christianity based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfully Yours

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,972 views

    Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage.

    Title: Faithfully Yours Text: Exodus 20:14; Hosea FCF: Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage. Intro: You don’t need to know this man’s identity, but you need to understand the impact his choices made on his family. The man had been married for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Trust The Lordship Of Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

    Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

    The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,408 views

    God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?

    Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Love Them Freely

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

    The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,055 views

    This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

    Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meek, Not Weak Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,686 views

    A meek person is Christlike, humble, gentle and patient.

    People tend to equate “meekness” with “weakness.” We see a meek person as more of a gaunt man rather than a muscleman. In fact, in MS Word, when I right-clicked the word “meek” and searched for its synonyms, one of them is “timid.” When Jesus declared, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growing The Family

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 211 ratings
     | 50,325 views

    From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Would You Have Me Do For You? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 32,700 views

    It would appear that Jesus never asked this question of anyone else in the Gospels. Didn’t He know what these blind men needed?

    OPEN: A man walks into a dentist’s office and says, "Excuse me, can you help me. I think I’m a moth." The dentist replied "You don’t need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist. His office is just down the hall" "Yes, I know." Says the man. "So, why did you come in here?" asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Meanwhile…. Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    The story of Acts is like an old westerns whrer several stories are happening at the same time. Peter, is suddenly back in the story.

    Meanwhile…. Acts 9:32-43 So in today’s reading we are suddenly back at what is going on with Peter. It is like one of the old westerns…Meanwhile back at the ranch… In chapter 8 we have all the things that were happening with Philip. We have the trip to Samaria with the sorcerer Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Darrel Brandon avatar

    His Church Series

    Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,783 views

    To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

    HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deceitfulness Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 190 ratings
     | 23,534 views

    One of the causes of failing in storms of life is Deception.

    Standing Against Deception #3 We have been looking at Storms and how to stand in them. Matt.7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God