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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Beyond Belief

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    After salvation we are commissioned to move forward in our Christianity. There are wonderful blessings beyond belief.

    BEYOND BELIEF John 8:31-32 INTRO. In giving the Great Commission, Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world...." The requirement for the church to fulfill the work given to us in the Great Commission is that we "make disciples". I have heard many preachers from many backgrounds preach wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

    Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prepare For Impact Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Moving from being a tagalong Christian to one who makes an impact is a simple process to understand.

    Prepare for Impact (I Peter 1:13-16) 1. Have you heard of the new scientific theory? "When a cat is dropped, it always lands on its feet, and when toast is dropped, it always lands buttered side down. Therefore, if a slice of toast is strapped to a cat’s back, buttered side up, and the animal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

    IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ah, To Have It All Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    Greed is a temptation that our society promotes. Christians are challenged to say "No," to greed and "Yes," to generosity.

    Mark 10:17-21 “Ah, To Have It All” (Greed) INTRODUCTION America has a love affair with cars. We like sleek, fast, and powerful. We like big and brawny. Cars define us. They tell the world who we are, or who we’d like to be. America’s love affair with cars is not new, however. Before cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Visible"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    This sermon is based on a song by "4-Him" and encourages Christians to make the invisible God visible in their lives.

    “VISIBLE” 1 Tim. 1:15-17 INTRO – Is the invisible God visible in your life? If He isn’t, what is in your life that is causing Him to not be visible? - Is there unconfessed sin there? - Is there fear of failure there? - Is there a lack of commitment and dedication? - Is there apathy? - Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience The Promises Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    This sermon talks about the things Christians need to do to be able to experience the Promises of God in their lives

    How to Experience the Promises of God Ptr. Glenn Narvaez - February 17, 2006 4 Facts We Need to Know a. God is a blesser "Your father’s God helps you. God All-Powerful blesses you. He blesses you with rain from above. He blesses you with water from springs below. He blesses you with many babies ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Off With The Old And On To The New

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 views

    Growing in the Christian faith involves learning to put on the new attitudes and actions of the new life in Christ.

    Off With The Old And On With The New Colossians 3:5-17 5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility Series

    Contributed by Myron Loss on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 131,756 views

    A thorough study on the Christian Quality "Humility" from my book, The World is Up-Side-Down

    Chapter 10 Humility -The Lowest are the Highest I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above another and the taller we grow, the easier we can reach them. Now, I find, that God’s gifts are on shelves one beneath another and the lower we stoop, the more we get. F. B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working While We Wait

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    This sermon provides three jobs that Christians should be doing while waiting on the Lord’s return.

    I. Introduction a. For background purposes - 2 Peter 3:8-10 b. Jesus is going to return, but he as a job for us to do while we are waiting on his return. c. We are to be working for the Lord. II. Our first job is to walk. (14) a. Our walk is to be blameless and spotless. III. Our second job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Walking Funny?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

    NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over-Throwing Strongholds

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

    Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Back To Basics

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    The Christian life contains basics which may be seen as equivalent to blocking, tackling, and execution in football.

    BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,797 views

    A series encouraging growth in our faith. Used originally in the new year.

    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe 2 Peter 1:3-12 The new year brings a flood of commercials with products promising better health, loss of weight, good memory, etc. This year brings us a tennis shoe that shapes up our body while we walk. My favorite verse this time of year is from the KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Life To Live Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 18,741 views

    James describes for us the kind of attitude that Christians should have about their life. The basis of our attitude, that I believe James describes, is that Christians are people who know that they have one life to live and it counts how you live it.

    8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: ONE LIFE TO LIVE JAMES 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION… How Long Things Last, Frank Kendig and Richard Hutton, 1979 · Experts estimate that if a normal cassette tape is played about 100 times a year, sound quality will deteriorate somewhat after about 10 years. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ