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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Why Do We Sin?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    To point out what happens and why individuals sin.

    DATE WHY DO WE SIN? Genesis 3:1-14. Ge 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Ge 3:2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of The Moral Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Jesus’ "parables" brought EVERYDAY experiences along side ETERNAL truths and this is the first sermon in a series that brings NASCAR next to Christian life.

    Selected Exposition #108 Series: NASCAR Comes to Church Title: The Story of the Moral Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living according to God’s Pattern Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to consider his pattern for life in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    In this message we will see what a servant of Christ is, what he does and what he can expect.

    SERVANTS OF CHRIST TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. Early in Jesus’s public ministry at a time when His popularity was on a rapid rise, He preached what was to become one of His best known sermons. Though Jesus Himself did not give it a title we in the church throughout he years have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Investment For The New Year

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 227 ratings
     | 20,572 views

    Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while he was in prison. Yet even there he still investing his life for his brethren and continue praying for them. 1.PRAY WITH THANKSGIVING, 2.PRAY FOR A GROWING LOVE, 3.PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY

    GREAT INVESTMENT FOR THE NEW YEAR Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Two old fellows were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You've Got Wrath!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    Moses at Meribah is a prime example of James’ statement that "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.’ Moses let himself get distracted and apparently never really learned his lesson.

    Numbers 20:1-13 James tells us something very important in James 1:19-20 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” The New International Version replaces the word “wrath” with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Abraham: Lay It On The Altar

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,570 views

    The need for sacrifice

    Intro: Can you remember back to high school or college, at some of your teachers and their test-taking opportunities? I can think of two different extremes in teachers I had. The first was Mr. Harris. He was my history teacher in college. He always gave the opportunity to pick the test you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,658 views

    The need to encourage others

    Intro: Picture yourself with me back in the early church. Jesus has died, risen, and ascended back into heaven. The apostles are in charge of the early church. These are the twelve who had been taught by Jesus. They do signs, wonders, and miracles. The church looks to them for leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bless The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray...

    BLESS THE LORD Text: "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul" Psalm 103:1-5 Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. There isn’t any record that they ever asked Him to teach them how to PRAISE -- Should they, He probably would had taught them Psalm 103 "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul: and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meet Mister Encouragement

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    “When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

    MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Not Your Own

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,408 views

    This is a challenging sermon really for any age though designed for youth to realize the importance of the human condition and need for the work of the cross in our lives.

    You are not your own A. The Facts 1. Romans 1:19-20 We have to make a choice, God has given us all the facts 2. Romans 3:10 We know we are sinful, and need a Savior 3. John 14:6 We know Jesus is the Only Way to God 4. Romans 10:9 We know Jesus is the only way to be Saved a. Romans 5:10 We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

    1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,135 views

    All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2). 2. Non-growth is rejected by God. “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead you have dropped back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
     | 3,234 views

    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,248 views

    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ