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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    From The Cross

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 8, 2007
     | 1,900 views

    - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from cruciate: cross "from the cross" -Following OT prophecy to it’s fulfillment in the NT

    Lk 23:55-24:8 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 12-22 Gen 1:3 - If the light is It is because God said ‘Let there be light.’ so sad soul, take comfort, nor forget That sunrise never failed us yet. - There is darkness before the sunrise - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giants: Faith To Face Your Impossibilities Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 28,712 views

    In the movie, Facing the Giants, the team thought the playoffs were impossible, but Coach Taylor challenged them to believe God. What causes us to give up on the seemingly impossible?

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trepidation Is Not A Dinosaur

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,963 views

    Truly we live in a time that is frantic with fear. Being cautious will allow us to work in God’s Kingdom while living in fear will cause the Kingdom to shut down.

    Trepidation Is Not a Dinosaur 2 Timothy 1:6-11 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eutychus

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 33,098 views

    Poor brother Eutychus! He slept himself out of the church. Why did he fall asleep? What’s causing most Christians to become drowsy today?

    Eutychus There is no doubt in my mind that something catastrophic is about to happen. If you have been watching the news or listening to it then you ought to know and feel the same thing. The Dallas Morning News read that they have completed the mapping of the human DNA code. Scientists now say ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Defining Our Divisions

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,313 views

    Divisions, internal and external, destroy the Body of Christ! Usually these divisions are caused by personal feelings rather than doctrine. What can we do as Christians to stop it?

    INTRODUCTION When I was a teenager, I attended a congregation that was one of the biggest in Lawrenceburg at the time. We had a group of about 85 in our youth group, and I had invited a girl I was talking to at the time for Bible Study. That night, our youth minister was talking about a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Success Self Control Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,292 views

    How not to fall apart, just one lack of self control can cause the whole person to fall You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    SELF-CONTROL "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" Prov 25:28 The most important feature of a city in biblical times was its walls. Walls acted as the cities defences bringing security, an inner peace and displaying an outer strength. A city without walls was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Drifting Away Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    The process and causes of spiritual drifting, and the importance of paying careful attention to God’s word of salvation through Jesus, the anchor of our souls, in order to keep from drifting.

    The Danger of Drifting Away Hebrews 2:1-4 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRO We were having a honeymoon picnic on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Mo - . After pulling to shore to eat, I put our blanket and food back into the boat. My bride Connie thought she should help, and she put the anchor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Tomatoes, Squash, Zucchini

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    God’s answer to a poor economy and how to position ourselves for increase. God can change dire circumstances and cause a turnaround to occur in the most discouraging of times or circumstances.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God September 14, 2008 Tomatoes, Squash, and Zucchini II Corinthians 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like bacon and tomato sandwiches? Last year I planted one tomato plant in the front landscaping. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Davis avatar

    End Time Gloom Or End Time Glory? It All Depends!

    Contributed by John Davis on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    As followers of Jesus should living in the last days cause us to become more fearful or more loving, more selfish or more selfless. It all depends on Looking and Listening.

    Read: 2 Tim. 3:1-17 How should the hard times of the last days affect us? Read:(Proverbs 4:18,19) But the path of the Just is as a shining light that shines more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is darkness they know not at what they stumble. What do the end times mean to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You’ve Hid Your Hope Long Enough

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 views

    There is a demonic influence in this region that is trying to kill the prolific (reproductive) elements that causes you to grow in number and in strength, because of this truth, there has been a decree issued to assassinate you.

    You’ve hid your hope long enough Exodus 2: 1-3 There is a demonic influence in this region that is trying to kill the prolific (reproductive) elements that causes you to grow in number and in strength, because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things Working Together According To His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013
     | 9,038 views

    God causes all Thingsto work together for GOOD to those who love Him and are called, according to His Purpose: This is part 4 in a series on Romans 8:28.

    Things Working Together According to His Purpose Romans 8:28-31, Ephesians 1,2 Some things get accomplished in a shorter time than others. We have been working on Romans 8 for a few weeks, but God has been working on me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refocusing!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,782 views

    It's essential in every situation and circumstance to deliberately refocus our attention solely on God who is able to keep us from falling and cause us to triumph in Christ.

    Many times we become blindsided. We are caught without warning. We've been exposed to the unexpected ugliness of humanity which we did not care to see. We have uncertainty, doubts and fears. Many times we have wavered and slowed down and come to a standstill. We have looked around in uncertainty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 1

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,409 views

    The problem is, however, that too many Christians are walking around with blinders on or those rose colored glasses that cause everything to look like Christ and they refuse to look at reality.

    Repeat the sermon title. Now let’s think about this before we answer. Your answer may be simply; “There ain’t but one ya big dummy! And that’s the one I foller!” But are you sure? If you really look around, you’ll see; if you will but open your eyes you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Had Me At Hello Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
     | 5,582 views

    Maybe you’re entering environment/completely foreign to you There’s power in your presence cause you’re a carrier/Christ

    Pastor Allan Kircher “You had me at Hello” 14 Dec 2014 ***All Sermons are in condensed form**** Persuade you/God has placed his presence inside you • You are not merely to survive/Christmas • change agent every relationship you touch • Can be a time of year/very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting God's Gracious Attention

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    The Scripture text mentions a group of people that God took special notice of, and then tells what they were doing that caused God to look upon them so favorably.

    Introduction: I am going to speak on the subject," Getting God's Gracious Attention." My text is found in the book of Malachi, the third chapter, verses sixteen and seventeen. I am going to show you how to live a life that find's favor with God. The kind of life that makes God proud of you! We, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal