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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Understanding The Root Problem

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

    This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 2: Praying With Big Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,361 views

    “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (I John 5:14-15).

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Goes On

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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    The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

    Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Sandra Jean on Aug 26, 2006
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     | 37,507 views

    The Bible in the Old Testament foretold the first coming of Jesus Christ and it was fulfilled but Bible also fortells the second coming of Jesus Christ. For some it will be a day of joy but for some it will be time of grief, pain and suffering. Jesus is

    The Second Coming of Jesus Christ “…I will come again.” Daniel 12:1-4; John 14:1-4; Matt. 24:3-44 INTRODUCTION: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ’s first advent, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2008
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     | 851 views

    What valuable insights can we gain from praying Paul’s letters?

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 March 2, 2008 A. WHY ARE LETTERS IMPORTANT TO US? 1. Hope. Picture a soldier overseas waiting for his name to be called. 2. Information. What’s going on at school/home? 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
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     | 3,076 views

    Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

    THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Illness And Wellness Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,087 views

    This message is the first in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

    ILLNESS AND WELLNESS Romans 12:1 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRO: In the sitting area of a hospital lobby, a plaque hangs on the wall. It is the hospital statement of purpose. One of the stated purposes is to offer a “positive Christian interpretation of disease, disability, and death.” A man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joining Together Of Two Cultures

    Contributed by Nelson Lin on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    This wedding message was used at a bi-racial wedding ceremony. The audience was mostly non church going people. Had a lot of positive comments on the differences between covenant marriage and contract marriage.

    Marriage Ceremony of Dan and Kimm August 5, 2006 Greeting On behalf of Kimm and Dan, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you. I know that some of you traveled a great distance to be here, some of you even came from another country, Texas, just to be here to celebrate this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,187 views

    The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

    The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

    1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Attempts To Bury The Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
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    The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

    Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crucified World Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,482 views

    Sermon #23 in Galatians. Final paragraph, written by Paul’s hand. Sums up spirit of the letter, Way of the world vs. Way of the Cross

    THE CRUCIFIED WORLD GAL 6: 11-18 INTRO CONFORMITY – (what do you think of when I say the word) SCHOOL, PEER PRESSURE INCREDIBLE PRESSURE TO CONFORM LOOK A CERTAIN WAY ACT A CERTAIN WAY BE IN CERTAIN GROUPS SHUN CERTAIN PEOPLE (CRUEL) KID ON BASEBALL TEAM IN SHERWOOD, COACH PUNISHED HIM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,054 views

    10 things God uses to lead us.

    Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love, Love, Love

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
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     | 38,153 views

    God's children will abide in love from God and love for God, for God is love. The response of the children of God, then, should be to love one another, that God’s love may be reflected in them.

    Love, Love, Love 02/14/10 AM Text: 1 John 4:16 Introduction 1 John 4:16 “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” The Greeks had four words which we translate as love: Eros ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,874 views

    What's the difference between an appraisal and a judgment? If the devil can't destroy us by making us apathetic, he'll try to do it by making us judgmental.

    It’s hard to talk about judging others without sounding judgmental! “Judge not lest ye be judged” is one of the most quoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible. People who never open a Bible, people who are biblically illiterate, still know this statement, and readily use ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational