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  • Chuck Sackett avatar

    Compassion Conforms The Inside To God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    4 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

    4 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com 113,000 people just like that within 25 miles of 48th and Broadway and one too few microphones. Sorry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Arguing With The Devil's Crowd Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,914 views

    Jesus explaining to the religious crowd that their religion isn’t working with God.

    Arguing with the devil’s crowd John 8:36-47 We begin by looking at Jesus’ statement in verse 36 where He says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Jesus was talking to a few believers in the crowd about spiritual freedom when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liberty Without Freedom

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,901 views

    Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles

    LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Artificial Righteousness: Glorifying In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    Glorifying in the flesh is a form of Artificial Righteousness which is motivated by 1) Religious Pride, 2) Cowardice, & 3)hypocrisy.

    The news has been filled with week with statistics, world wide reports, deaths and fear from the H1N1 human influenza virus, previously known as swine flu. One of the most distasteful elements of this situation has been the various reactions to it. Minute by minute coverage from many news agencies ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom From Depression – Climbing Out Of The Valley Of Gloom Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    How can we find freedom from depression? What does it take to climb out of the valley of gloom? This morning we are going to discover six practical steps we can take to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley

    FREEDOM FROM DEPRESSION – Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: o Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting Your Roots Down Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,503 views

    Life Management 101, part 6. Dave sees Psalm 1 as laying out some life steps that lead logically to godliness (and thus a kind of prosperity or productivity) and some that lead logically to godlessness (vanity). The progression in verse 1 of walk-stand-

    Putting Your Roots Down Life Management 101, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 23, 2006 Today I want to talk to you about putting your roots down. The last few weeks have probably been the richest series we have ever done here on spiritual formation. I called the series Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When Good People Do Nothing

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,921 views

    When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

    One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus – Our Passover

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,896 views

    This message examines the foreshadowing of Jesus’ redemption on the cross through the Passover feast and how it applies to the Christian life.

    Jesus – Our Passover The Old Testament is the tutor that reveals to us God’s plan in the New Testament. The Bible teaches us that it is not possible for the Old Testament law to make us righteous (Hebrews 10:4) but rather that all the Old Testament law serves as our tutor to reveal God’s plan and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Of Power (Jehovah Sabaoth) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 24,341 views

    The name of God that we are studying today is Jehovah Sabaoth, which at its root, refers to a captain or general who commands a mighty army.

    I have never served in the service or gone off to war but I certainly got into skirmishes with my sisters when I was growing up! I celebrated a birthday milestone this past week and my siblings sent me cards that show the war is not over. Let me read three of them to you. Happy Birthday to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is My Banner (Jehovah Nissi) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 76,205 views

    The name we are focusing on today is Jehovah Nissi, which means, “God is my Banner.”

    Today we conclude our sermon series called, “What God Goes By.” Let’s begin with a matching quiz to see how well you know the names of God. 1. Elohim a. The Covenant Keeper 2. Adonai b. God the Healer 3. Jehovah Shalom c. The God Who is There 4. Jehovah Jireh d. God of the Angel Armies 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Supreme Gamble

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 1, 2007
     | 3,047 views

    There is no resurrection before there is death

    Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, July 1st, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation 1 Cor 15:51 – 57 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Hymn #553 “Nearer My God to Thee” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #807 “My Country Tis’ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    James, Son Of Thunder

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,268 views

    Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them,just to teach them a lesson?

    James, Son of Thunder Matthew 10: 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mountain Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011
     | 6,233 views

    Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

    Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supernatural Freedom Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011
     | 9,093 views

    Romans eight is the most systmatic explanation of the Gospel in the Bible.

    Supernatural Freedom Romans 8:1-8/Week 1 Bruce Miller Supernatural Freedom Open your Bible to Romans chapter eight. This is a simply stunning chapter in an amazing book. A year ago we worked through the first five chapters of Romans. This book is the most systematic explanation of the Gospel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Real Worship Wars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,723 views

    The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

    The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist