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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Don't Let Anger Rattle Around In Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,797 views

    There is a difference between the righteous anger Jesus felt at times and the piddling little things that make us angry. Anger can be an impediment which stands in the way of our enjoyment of God.

    Don’t Let Anger Rattle Around in Your Soul James 1:19-21 February 13, 2005 One of the things that I regret about the way I reared my children is that I think I raised my voice too often. As I reflect back, I understand now that on those occasions when I had reached the limit of my patience with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Escaping The Trap Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,664 views

    How do we escape the traps of life, religion, etc? How do we get out, how do we keep out? In this message we discover the keys as we see some religious leaders try to trap Jesus.

    ESCAPING THE TRAP Mark 12:13-27 INTRO: Pitch the hamster – feeling trapped. A hum-drum existence, punctuated by brief moments of excitement. Eat the food. Run on the wheel. Over and over again. Not able to be all a hamster could be. You could tell it was getting to her – more urgent climbing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thou Shalt Not

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2005
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     | 2,715 views

    The "Thou Shalt Shalt Nots" for the Children of God. Takeing contriversial issues and meeting them head on.

    Thou Shalt Not. Have you ever read the Ten Commandments and paused at the words, “Thou Shalt Not?”I have read many an artical condemning Ministers for speaking out against, sin, unrighteousness, life styles contrary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    ¡§applying Our Doctrines As Citizens¡¨ Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,295 views

    A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the ¡§Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¡¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the ¡§Gospel of the Holy Spirit¡¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the ¡§Gospel of God¡¨

    Sermon Series ¡§The Gospel of God ¡V A Study of Romans¡¨ Week #7 ¡§Applying our Doctrines as Citizens¡¨ Sermon Text: Romans Ch. 13 Opening Text: Ch 13:1-7 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: I honestly hope that the last few weeks of studying the church doctrines have been a blessing to you. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlimited Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

    Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Center That Holds

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

    The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Reason For Our Hope

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    What is the reason for your hope. Are you relying on God to carry you through or are you counting on the false hopes of the world to carry you through?

    "A REASON FOR OUR HOPE" INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Peter 3:15, we find Peter giving the following command: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;" 2. Here we learn that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Even Use Governments Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    2nd of series based on Galatians 4:4 - why Jesus came when He did. This one shows the time was right POLITICALLY - God used the Roman system. God is the Way-Maker!

    Acts 14:26-27 – God Can Even Use Governments A young African boy listened intently as the missionary teacher explained why Christians give presents to each other on Christmas Day: “Because it’s an expression of our joy over the birth of Jesus and our love for one another”. When Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vew From The Cross

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,073 views

    A first-person dramatic monolouge for Good Friday based on what might have been the thoughts of the centurion guard at the foot of the cross.

    A View From The Cross: “Father, Forgive Them” Good Friday Meditation – 2005 Dr. Bill Nieporte, Pastor, Red Bank Baptist Church Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Claudius. You can call me Claude. I am a professional soldier in the Roman army. I enlisted as soon as they’d take me and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding America's Heritage

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

    It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah Part One Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Elijah.

    I. Meet Elijah This morning we begin a sermon series entitled Elijah: The prophet of God. Over the next few weeks we are going to delve into the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. Elijah is one of two men in the Bible who did not die. The Other being Enoch from the book of Genesis. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

    Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

    A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philadelphia: Did We In Our Own Strength Confide? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us…

    Title: Did we in our own strength confide? Text: Rev FCF: We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us… SO: Intro: The general point: We walk in his strength: See if you can finish these verses for me: - I can do all things [how?] through Christ who strengthens me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost In Lust Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    Living in a sex saturated world, we find ourselves remarkably like Lot struggling to keep a grasp on righteousness for ourselves and our children. How can we do that?

    Tell the Story of the text.... There are a variety of lessons in this text, and I can only cover a few in the allotted time. 1) Homosexuality is a terrible sin The bible houses dozens of cross references to this very unpopular fact in our country. Romans 1:26-28 "For this reason God gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Attitude Adjustment

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    We should strive for the servant attitude of Christ Jesus.

    AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION What is an attitude? An attitude is much more than an opinion and much more than a mere feeling. An attitude is an opinion that is acted upon. For example, a person may feel that he or she is more superior to those around them and it hurts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ