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  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Seduction"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    This sermon discusses how the enemy tries to seduce us and cause us to stumble into sin using the example of Samson & Deliliah.

    Judges 16:1-21 Ushers, you may admit the door, as the worshippers enter in to hear a word from the Lord. Amen. You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text is getting to me on today. And it’s getting to me for several reasons. Here we have this beast of a man Samson and this crafty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Delay Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 38,864 views

    Joseph teaches us how to deal with delay when we find ourselves in one of the "waiting rooms" of life.

    “When Life is The Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 5 “Dealing With Delay” Genesis 40: 23- 41:1-40 What we are talking about today is the “waiting rooms” of life. Have you ever noticed that some rooms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Donkeys, Detours & Divine Direction

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 39,904 views

    Most of us have good intentions about serving God. But when it comes to sin and the subject of obedience, good intentions don’t cut it.

    TEXT: Numbers 22:1-38 (READ) INTRO: How many of you would agree with me that God’s ways are best? OK…How many of you that agree God’s ways are best can also say with me that knowing God’s ways are best hasn’t always meant you chose God’s way over your own way? (Even tho you would admit God’s way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Canaan Revisited Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    God prepares Joshua to lead israel into Canaan

    Study 1 “Canaan Re-visited” Introduction This evening we begin a new series of studies as we turn our thoughts to the book of Joshua. Why the book of Joshua? – you might ask. And that would be a legitimate question. After all it is an ancient book that gives a grim account of war, slaughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,044 views

    Everything I have can be traced back to an opportunity or an event that I never could have orchestrated or created; every good thing I have going on in my life finds its source in a gift of God’s grace

    Beginning a few Wednesday nights ago and for the next several weeks, we’re talking about the issue of Grace. And as I said last time, the way we define grace is that “Grace is getting a gift you don’t deserve.” Now mercy is when we don’t get a punishment we do deserve; but grace is getting a gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Large For God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 18,234 views

    The Prayer of Jabez can radically change your life today.

    Living Large for God Rev. Brian Bill 1/7/01 A 200-year-old church was getting ready for its anniversary celebration when calamity struck: the bell ringer was called out of town. The pastor immediately advertised and looked for someone else to ring the bells. He finally found someone, and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,923 views

    Our church journey continues travelling through God's word. What is the plan, the guidelines, the message God has for us through Paul today?

    Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Date: October 2, 2011 Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Preview chapter 16 • When we last left this 1st century preacher • Paul had just been released from a Philippian jail.  Magistrates learned they were Roman citizens  They apologized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    If we are to have a Biblical worldview, we must develop Biblical convictions. TS-------------„³ Today, we are going to look at one key crucial conviction by addressing two questions related to the sinless life of Jesus Christ.

    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah (topical) Intro 1. What is your worldview? 2. James Sire defines a worldview as, ¡§¡Ka set of¡Kassumptions¡Kwhich we hold (consciously or unconsciously) about the basic makeup of our world.¡¨ 3. A worldview is a grid-work, a paradigm, a model, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    A Biblical Understanding Of God's Plan For Israel Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,906 views

    A teaching message on Romans 11:16-36.

    Romans Series # 46 July 10, 2002 Title: A Biblical Understanding of God’s Plan for Israel Part 2 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 11 of Romans as we continue with message #46 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
     | 30,262 views

    The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

    TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Are The Biblically Blessed Ways Of Having A Healing Ministry?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people.

    1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people. Dr. Luke wrote, "Then Peter said to the crippled man, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up and instantly the man' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Then Shall We Recover Our Biblical Mind

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    Why do we need to recover? Because we have lost our biblical way of thinking and have not put something better in its place.

    HOW THEN SHALL WE RECOVER OUR BIBLICAL MIND By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION My good friend, Francis Schaeffer wrote a challenging book How Then Shall We Live? which challenged us to ground our daily living in the Word of God. I have taken a page out of his book to call this sermon How Then Shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

    Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Who Are The Blessed People ? : The Biblical Signs Of God's Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 67,172 views

    1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED

    WHO ARE THE BLESSED PEOPLE ? : IDENTIFYING THE BIBLICAL SIGNS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE WHO ARE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Biblical Description Of A Healthy And Effective Local Church Ministry Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,292 views

    (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church.

    BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF A HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church. I would like to explain these three key words: “equipped”, “mission-oriented” and “growing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational