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    The Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

    THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Shadow Of Death"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    A biblical look at what is perhaps one of the most mysterious phenomena ever pondered by mankind; death.

    **This is a sermon-not a bible study. If you would like more in-depth information on this subject or would prefer an on-line bible study, please feel free to contact me through Sermon Central. Dwight Davis “The Shadow of Death” I remember when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,582 views

    This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

    - Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing Faith Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,837 views

    There are Biblical truths that express the character that is pleasing to God and is beneficial to the Body of Christ through the song service.

    Title: Singing Faith Theme: The Character of the Song Service 1 Chronicles 25:1, 6-7 says, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals.” Let us now go to verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Father Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,750 views

    WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

    THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership In The Church Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

    Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Missions Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    This sermon focuses on the biblical call for all who trust in Jesus as Lord to be involved in Missions work.

    Call to Missions 1Peter 2:4-12 Intro.: A. One of the things that most people, if not everyone enjoys is Being CALLED: - Being called something special by someone special. - Getting a call with goodnews from a friend or family member. - even in Elementary school getting called when picking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 181 ratings
     | 16,356 views

    Biblical guidelines for conflict resolution - OUTLINE with some manuscript elements but PLENTY of room to Personalize this message.

    Introduction: I heard a story about three umpires having a conversation. The rookie said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like I see’em." The older umpire said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like they are." The old veteran umpire said, "Some are balls and some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Insurgency, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,015 views

    Third in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but based on the biblical text.

    The third and hopefully last in this series on spiritual warfare. To go back and recap: 1) So much has been written in the last 35 years, much of it with wild sounding terms like spiritual mapping, casting down strongholds, generational curses and binding spirits. I am not saying, nor have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Humor Is Good For Relationships Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,964 views

    Three biblical strategies to inject humor into your relationships so they will experience greater consistency and joy.

    How Humor is Good For Relationships Part 5 of 6 in the series, “When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain.” We’re in this series on relationships and the title of today’s message is “How Humor is Good for Relationships.” I really ought to have entitled this message, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sealed With A Kiss

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    The Biblical kiss was one of submission/worship, that’s the attitude we need to have for Jesus.

    Title: Sealed with a Kiss Text: Psalm 2 Introduction Before I heard the doctors tell the dangers of a kiss, I had considered kissing you the nearest thing to bliss. But now I know biology and sit and sigh and moan; Six million mad bacteria, and I thought we were alone. 1. If you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    As I Have Loved You

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,369 views

    How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

    (Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Terrorism Strikes America

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    This sermon provides Biblical answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the terrorist attack.

    Terrorism Strikes America September 16, 2001 Intro: A. The events of this past week were some of the most chilling that any of us have encountered. 1. None of us have ever had to even consider the reality of blood shed on our own land. 2. It is always something that we thought of in some other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Poor

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,839 views

    Caring for the poor is a basic tenant of the Christian faith. Here’s how to do it the Biblical way.

    Remember The Poor Boxing Day 2004 Galatians 2:10 Nowadays when we think of "Boxing Day," the word "sale" almost immediately follows. But in it’s tradition Boxing Day is not about getting more stuff at reduced prices. The Boxing Day tradition began in Britain possibly as early as in the ...read more

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