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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Problems Of Inflexibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at God’s over all purpose being fulfilled.

    GOD’S PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of those famous people were in my family line. I remember one day talking to my Mamma, my dad’s mother, about her parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Purpose Of Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14 the primacy of prophesy vs. the self edification which the gift of tongues was being used for.

    We are in the Business of Creating a Temporary Settlement of the Eternal Community of God’s Family – Welcome Home! We’ve been studying our way through 1 Corinthians What we have seen is a variety of teachings on the way it was in the church in Corinth and the way it should be and what we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

    Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
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    Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

    • I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

    Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Be A Winner

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
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    Winning is so important to so many people, but we should concentrate on being Kingdom winners personally and in our churches.

    How to Be A Winner Philippians 3:12-14 I. We Must realize Who and where We Are (v. 12) A. We Must Have a Humble Spirit 1. You must remember that god will resist the proud whether it is being proud personally or as a church. 2. The moment you think you have arrived spiritually, I believe it is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    From Knowledge To Conviction:

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2004
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    Christians must grow in their faith. It is not enough to just know about being a Christian, we must put the knowledge into action

    “From Knowledge to Conviction: Growing Up Without Growing Stale” 11-21-04 Intro: Food that expires or goes bad Bread left out Juice or Milk that has spoiled Twinkies- do not have an endless shelf life- Go bad after 25 days The key to spiritual maturity is to grow up in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    Fear Not, The Lord Will Not Forsake You

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    “But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, ‘be of good cheer! It is I: do not be afraid’” Matthew 14:27.

    Theme: Fear not, the Lord will not forsake you Text: 1 Kings 19:9-13; Rom. 9:1-5; Matt. 14:22-33 Today we are celebrating Health Sunday to climax the 2005 Health week celebration of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the theme for today’s sermon is “Fear not, the Lord will not forsake you”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James Faillace on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    The trial or challenge you’re facing today is exactly where God wants you to be, "for such a time is this."

    If you like a good mystery novel, one that has heroes and villains, intrigue and suspense, assassination plots and a happy ending, you’ve got it right here in the book of Esther. You’ve got it all except—amazingly, God is never mentioned in the entire Book of Esther. But His presence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Great Co-Mission Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

    The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Proudly Christian

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    One wonders why there are so many people who claim to be Christian but so few people proudly being Christian.

    Identifiable USE SLIDES STOP ON POUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN I think it is important to most folk that they have a good reputation. Every one would like others to think highly of them. I know that since I have come to Christ, my name is important to me, not because I am self orientated, but because my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Malone avatar

    His Passion For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    In this message we will talk about how the Christ is passionate about being with you. (The Passion of the Christ pt-1)

    His Passion For You The Passion Of The Christ – part one (Also if you can get it, play the 3rd day song ’love Song From A Savior...’ the main chorus is "just to be with you" and it talks about all that Christ did just to be with us...) Show Movie Trailer of the passion… THIS MORNING – we kick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    Are You Clean On The Inside?

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,332 views

    Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

    “ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Biography Of A Fool

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    When your bio is summed up in one sentence what will it be? Sauls was, "I have played the fool".

    BIOGRAPHY OF A FOOL 1 Samuel 26:21 Rev. R. B. Hughes 01/04/01 1Sam. 26:21 “…. behold, I have played the fool ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Mild, Medium Or Hot!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    A picture of the church of Laodicea with a Buffalo, NY flavor... A great message to spur the church on to being "HOT" or "On Fire" for God.

    Stand & Read - Rev. 3:14-22 "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: [15] ’I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. [16] ’So because you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other