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  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Inner State Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,337 views

    This is the final lesson of four that finalizes the concept of forgiving others as God would want us to. This is a narrative sermon.

    The Inner State of Forgiveness Acts 15:36-41 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 26 2002 Introduction: I. Divorced Life – Contributed by: Sermon Central Pro A. Divorced life is not being there when your little girl is crying from a bad dream and wants her daddy but you’re not there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blood, Sweat, And Tears

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    If Abel’s sacrifice was simply offering God his best, then Jesus Christ died for nothing except as a good example. Then we must agree with the world in saying that there are many sincere ways to God. Many people are sincere, but are sincerely wrong

    Why must it be only through the Blood that we can be saved? Genesis 4:1-12 We are told today that mankind is naturally good at heart. What we need to fix is the environment; through our social policies, our education, and our laws. The Bible clearly tells us this is not the case. Mankind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christmas Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 44,756 views

    The wise men were satisifed with their Christmas.

    When Christmas Isn’t What It’s All Cracked Up To Be (Christmas In The Real World Series) 2 of 3 December 8, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,082 views

    The great power of GOD displayed through different happenings in the Bible.

    15And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17And I indeed will harden the hearts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Strongman Contest

    Contributed by David Ritsema on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,466 views

    Jesus takes on the strong man (the devil) and plunders his stronghold demonstrating his power over the enemy and mutual victory through Christ.

    It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Question Concerning Fasts

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.”

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.” The men who came from Bethel were not so bound to the priests they ignored or didn’t trust the prophets. They were not so impressed by the words of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

    --Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Thing Constant Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 3

    THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE: FROM AMBITION TO ADVANCEMENT (NEHEMIAH 2:11-20) In the movie Braveheart about Scotland’s struggle for independence from the English at the turn of the 14th century, William Wallace attempted to persuade the Scottish nobles to discontinue their ties with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Biblical Understanding Of God's Plan For Israel Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    A teaching message on Romans 11:16-36.

    Romans Series # 46 July 10, 2002 Title: A Biblical Understanding of God’s Plan for Israel Part 2 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 11 of Romans as we continue with message #46 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Can Be A New You

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

    I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,156 views

    When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

    "The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Crawling Out Of The Anger Hole #2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how we can crawl out.

    February 10, 2002 Jonah 4 “Crawling Out of the Anger Hole” In a biography of the life of Mikey Mantle there is a story told about a hunting trip that Mikey and Billy Martin took together in the off season in the early sixties. Mikey Mantle was known as much for his excesses as he was for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    An examination of the words of Jesus and Peter as set forth in the Gospel. A brief explanation of the Office of the Keys and Confession.

    August 25, 2002 – Matthew 16:13-20 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Confirmation is going to be starting in just about a week. We’re going to have at least four of our young people in the class, three starting their first year and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    God's Top Ten: No Graven Images Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,675 views

    We may not carve them out of wood, but we carve them in our minds and they are alive and doing well!

    God’s Top Ten Ex. 20:4-7 September 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church Centuries ago God made man in His image and bless our hearts we have been trying to return the favor ever since and make God into our image. At least we want to make God be the way we want Him to be. Many in the world today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 33,103 views

    The reason we should dare to be a Daniel is because Daniel trusted that God was in control – even in foreign territory, even when challenged, and even when tried.

    - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - In 1876 a Chicago Sunday School teacher named Philip Paul Bliss wrote a song to help teach his students the book of Daniel. Some of you learned it as a child: "Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to ...read more

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