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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Mind Set Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,743 views

    This sermon looks at the contrast between the spiritual and the fleshly mind. We who are redeemed need to be spiritually minded.

    The Right Mind Set Griffith Baptist Church – 5/4/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:5-8 Key verse: Romans 8:6 - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. The Introduction A little boy that said to his dad, “Dad, why is the sky blue?” I don’t know son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

    Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Birthed

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,487 views

    An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

    Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Obstacle To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    The Leaders of the Jews stumble when they viewed Jesus. The allowed their Pride, Physicality and Prejudices to stand in the way. We must guard not to do the same thing.

    Obstacles to Christ For Previous sermon notes, please email pastortimwhite@gmail.com John 7:31-36 31 And many of the people believed in Him, and said, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?” 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamos: Satan's Throne Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    Pergamos is the third church that Jesus addresses in Revelation 2. It is a church like so many today that have compromised the Word of God.

    Pergamos: Satan’s Throne Revelation 2:12-17 Intro Pergamos was about one hundred miles north of Ephesus, with Smyrna located about halfway in between. Unlike Ephesus and Smyrna, Pergamos was not a port city but was located about fifteen miles inland from the Aegean Sea. Not was it on any of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,367 views

    As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

    Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not Even For An Hour?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Not even for an hour could the disciples stay awake and keep watch with Christ. What about us? How difficult is it for us to stay awake and alert to Christ’s commands?

    Not Even for an Hour? Matthew 26:36-56 Maundy Thursday 2008 It was the night before Easter 1994. I was a senior in college and at 8:00 p.m. I decided to make the 5 hour drive home to spend Easter with my family. Of course, I hadn’t packed or done any of that, so it was probably almost 9:00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparation For The New Year Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,403 views

    What is most important for us this New Year? The answer is found in Solomon’s words in Proverbs.

    Each year, over 1 billion eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Right Colors Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    The right colors are red which represents the Blood of the Lamb and white which represents the cleansing power of His blood.

    Sunday, June 24, 2007 “The Right Colors” Text: Rev. 7: 9 - 17 This Sunday concludes our emphasis on your youth. This has been a wonderful celebration and tribute to them. It is clear to me that if you provide youth with the opportunity to serve and participate within the church they will do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing The Works Of The Enemy

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,873 views

    We must gain an understanding of who the enemy is and how he works.

    Recognizing the Works of the Enemy. I. Review of our enemy. A. Why does the enemy oppose you? 1.You are a source of pleasure to God. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "False Teaching” Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    We need to be careful in letting false doctrines infiltrate into our churches today. Balaams and the Nicolaitans teachings are present in todays christian circles.

    “False Teaching” To The Church of Pergamum Script. Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: To the church at Pergamum, this was no ordinary church this is where Satan has his throne. His throne is no where else in the world but here in Pergamum. Yet this church remained true to the name of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    If You Want The Victory Over Your Enemies, You Need God On Your Side

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 20,539 views

    God is able to help you defeat whatever enemy you are facing.

    Exodus 17:8-12 I Corinthians 15:57 I John 5:4-5 Topic What happens when you have God on your side Subtopic: If you want the victory over you enemies, you need God on your side In these passage of scriptures, we read about how the Israelites had defeated the Amalekites when Moses had raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cindy Breadner avatar

    Start The Fire!

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    Christ came to start a fire ... how he wished it had been kindled! But it wasn’t so he set the world on fire!

    As I was enjoying a long bike ride this week I was amazed at the fact that I had ridden by myself on the path for some way and not realized the terrain and surroundings had changed. I was self absorbed in thought and was not realizing the beauty around me. The trees had gone from maple and elm to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,393 views

    This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God