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  • Pablo Caballero avatar

    Por La Fe

    Contributed by Pablo Caballero on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos sostiene Aquel que sostiene todo.

    Hebreos 11:4-40 Vivir en Fe es vivir nadando en aguas turbulentas sabiendo que las fuerzas no se acabaran por que han de ser renovadas dia a dia. Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning By Doing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

    Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    "What's Wrong? Or Has The Word Of God Lost It's Potency?" Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Why has modern American Christianity missed the mark by such a distance? Is the Gospel no longer as potent as it used to be? Has the potency of the Bible run low like antique prescription medicine?

    "What’s Wrong? Or Has the Word of God Lost It’s Potency?" (Matt. 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18) Intro 1. The evangelical world has lost confidence in the Word of God. ---TNIV is just one example¡Xchange in English usage is one thing 2. How Christians "do church" is reflective of what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven's Empathy

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

    Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Can't Get Any Respect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

    I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Things God Delights In

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,672 views

    To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

    “The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Generic Christianity

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    Get real. There is no such thing as a generic Christian.

    GENERIC CHRISTIANS Matt 7:21 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord , shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. If you don’t like something, you can always go somewhere else and get it. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Organization Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

    Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woven Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth living. When we have deep, meaningful relationships with God and other people it puts our lives in order and helps us deal with the difficulties of life

    What kind of relationships do you have? Are they deep, fulfilling and committed or are they shallow, hollow and flighty. I ask this question as we continue our series on “The Life you always wanted.” Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Rejoice In Your Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,916 views

    This sermon deals with the reasons you need to rejoice in your sufferings because of what it produces in you including perseverance, character and hope.

    Folk the reality is, we live in a world where there are natural disasters, political catastrophes, economic hardships, accidents, illnesses, death and widespread wickedness. No one can be a part of such a world without times of suffering. Likewise, the believer is not sheltered from adverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Dry And Thirsty Land Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    God’s judgment should leave us longing for the thirst quenching eternal spring of life.

    Joel 1:8-20 “A Dry and Thirsty Land” • Vs. 8 God wanted His people to mourn over their sin. • Vs. 9 They could no longer offer the daily grain and drink offerings. o Unless the people repented these offerings were meaningless and empty to God. Isaiah 1:11-15 (NASB95) 11 “What are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Why Christ Came Into This World - Part 4

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    Christ came into this world to save sinners.

    There is no need to speculate as to why the Son of God left heaven’s glory and in the body of humiliation dwelled among men. He came to save sinners. He came full of saving grace and truth. He came because it is not God’s will that any be lost but all repent and be saved. He came on behalf of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carlton Coon avatar

    " . . . And Fire"

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    Christians need John the Baptist’s " . . . and fire" to burn out the dross of unrighteousness.

    “And fire” The most frustrating struggle - superficial Christians. The most worrisome item - carnal Christians. The greatest challenge - a generation that knows not God. The answer to every one of those items is found in a single key statement of John the Baptist preaching - “Holy Ghost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roy Probus avatar

    It's Really Me, Really

    Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

    Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist