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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Christian Armor

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    If every Christian is not fighting an active engagment with satan and with flesh/self...these individules are already DEAD!!! If we wish to remain spiritually alive and win the "prize" set before us, we must properly arm ourselves properly.

    As Christians, we realize....all too soon in our Christian walk, that the battle between us and the lusts of the flesh...between us and the world...between us and the allurement of satan.....these things are tremendously difficult! A. When we read passages indicating that we are truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Satisfaction In Worship Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    When we look for satisfaction in life, we expereince satisfaction from worship.

    EXPERIENCING SATISFACTION IN WORSHIP John 4:1-26 After church with his father one Sunday morning, before getting into bed that evening a little boy kneeled at his bedside and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today, but I wish you had been there." That boy experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

    Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus: God's Final Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    Jesus is the final message God has sent to us.

    Jesus: God’s Final Word Hebrews 1:1-4 SICC 6/9/02 One of the most difficult things for a person to endure is separation from someone they love. That difficulty is compounded when, along with the separation, there is a breech in communication as well. If you are apart from someone, and have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,870 views

    Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

    Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Guidelines For Parents And Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 24,727 views

    Guidelines for Parents and Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

    Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 Illustration:Statistics and Stuff Percentage of American teens who say they want to be like their parents: 39%. Charis Conn, Ed., What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. Illustration:I’m not much of a gardener. Once I took a seed catalog and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Restoration

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,231 views

    What is the Christian to do when he encounters an erring, sinful brother?

    THE MINISTRY OF RESTORATION © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; {each one} looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ. For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House Of God Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,763 views

    Take a closer look at the Temple of God

    Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asian Fathers And Their Children

    Contributed by Eddie Sun on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    A message for Asian fathers and their children to ’turn their hearts toward one another’ and develop an emotional bond between them.

    Evangelical Formosan Church of Alhambra Malachi 4:6 Opening Today I would like to speak on the topic of fathers and their children. I haven’t been a father for very long, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject. But I have learned from many godly men who have been fathers for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disjointed Body

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 In the Messianic Psalm 22 we read of the description of Christ on the cross feeling all his bones out of joint. Could this be a picture of the church today? We are one body and we should speak and act toward one another in love reg

    The Disjointed Body 9-2-01 Ephesians 4:1-6 The burden I have from the Lord this week is something I really need the inspiration, the breathing in, of Holy Spirit to communicate clearly to you. It came as sudden thought when I was asked if I had any insight about the bones of Christ. The Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Fair To One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    We are told to be fair in all our dealings. What does that look like; how do I go about it?

    September 9, 2001 The Bible says (Leviticus 19.18) that we must love our neighbor. The two questions that immediately come into focus are: a) What is it like to love a neighbor (be fair)? b) How do I go about doing just that? Even Christians have trouble getting along with their neighbors. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffrey Davoll avatar

    A Christian's Response To Tragedy

    Contributed by Jeffrey Davoll on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Christians respond Confidently, Expectantly, and Prayerfully

     Today, in the midst of tragedy, the world is looking to those who have been called by God to be salt and light to the world. (Mat 5:14-16) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Global Enterprise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    Ephesians talks about "gifts" that Jesus gave to the church. This sermon looks at the peculiar nature of those "gifts."

    OPEN: Several years ago, when Russell Blowers was the preaching minister at the East 91st St. Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, he gave an intriguing description of what he did for a living. At this particular meeting, it was customary for each member to give their name and tell what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ: Judge And Peacemaker"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    In His letter to the Philippian church, Paul sings the praises of Christ, who “...emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men, ...humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” The second chapter of Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    "Somebody Ought To Say Something"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 59,344 views

    We need to stop speaking defeat in our lives, God is tried of His children saying, "I don’t know what I’m going to do, when problems come our way. God want you to stop speaking defeat in their life. He want you to know that there is Power In Your Mouth,

    Intro: We’re living in a time, where the enemy is going to and from, seeking whom he may devour. The devil is busy, the devil is not taking a coffee break, and he’s not on vacation. The devil recognizes that if he’s going to bring down, as many Christians as possible, he has to work over-time, ...read more

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