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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Give Us Barabbas

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    This sermon reminds us that when given the choice between good and evil, we will naturally pick that which is evil.

    The text this morning brings before us the most tragic choice in human history. We are a people who are constantly inundated with choices and their aftermath. Wrong choices have dismantled and destroyed many lives. It matters not where we come from or where we are in life; each of us must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Church avatar

    See That Ye Fall Not Out By The Way

    Contributed by Daniel Church on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    This sermon is a comparisson between what Joseph says to his brothers to encourage them on their way, and what the Lord has to say to us on our way in life.

    Text: Genesis 45:24-28 Title: See That ye Fall Not Out by The Way Intro; Before we go into the message let us establish the character of Joseph. He was a young man who went through the school of life, and could say he knew some things about the facts of life. He knew about... 1. The Troubles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    Teaching concerning the positive and negative aspects of peer pressure.

    Peer pressure, The good, the bad and the ugly Part 1 Peer pressure. Good or bad? Introduction 1. What do you have in common with the people in these pictures? 2. We all face the strangling power of peer pressure TEXT: 1. Proverbs 1:10, 15 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Appointment We Must Keep

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,033 views

    THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP

    THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP HEBREWS 11:27 INTRODUCTION: TALK TO THE FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEM THERE ARE MANY APPOINTMENTS WE MAKE: 1--DOCTOR 2--LAWYER 3--BEAUTICIANS 4--BARBER ALL MEN HAVE TO DIE AND OUR DEATH IS BY DIVINE APPOINTMENT. IT IS ONE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL KEEP. AFTER DEATH COMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

    Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    #1: Sticks And Stones May Break Bones, But Words Will Kill! Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    This series deals with issue of being a Christian in more than name only. These messages are designed to show the believer what it really means to be a child of God and a called out disciple.

    STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK BONES; BUT WORDS WILL KILL JAMES 3:1-12 (Series Theme: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) As we head into the final stretch of this presidential political campaign season, people will be paying particularly close attention to what each candidate is saying about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Take Up The Cross

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    HOW TO TAKE UP YOUR CROSS.

    TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST 1: LUKE 9:23 A) IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME B) THAT DOESN’T EXCLUDE ANYBODY C) THE WORDS OF CHRIST ARE CLEAR D) THE DOOR IS OPEN POINT: IF JESUS WOULD HAVE PUT A FANCY NAME ON HIS MINISTRY LIKE A LOT OF US DO TODAY IT WOULD MOST LIKELY BE CALLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Big Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009
     | 5,340 views

    We are heirs with Jesus of the rich blessings of God. We are family who are about the family’s business.

    Romans 8:12-17, “The Big Inheritance” INTRODUCTION This is an important Sunday—not that all Sunday aren’t important. For the church, this is Trinity Sunday—a celebration of the mystery of the Trinity and that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Good Gift/Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

    GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Paul's Principles For Living (I Corithians 16:5-24) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He speaks of Apollos. Then

    PAUL’S PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 Introduction A. Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,651 views

    The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

    #3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Epaphroditus, A Bright Shinning Star Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Epaphrodus was another example of a Christ-Centered life.

    #20 8-12-07 Epaphroditus, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:25-30 Introduction, 1) We are to follow the stars, no not as some who believe in astrology. 2) Many follow movie stars, rock stars, and sports stars. 3) We become like those we esteem, so we need follow the good examples those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    A Season Of Transition

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    Shows us what God has in store for us as we enter into a new year.

    Can’t bring your old ways in a new day Mark 2:21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. Introduction This year God Is going to do phenomenal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Keeping The Wolves At Bay

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,542 views

    deaking with the uncertainties of life by faith

    Keeping the wolves at bay Dealing with the uncertainties of life by faith Opening… 1. Wolf hunting An organization in Montana offered a bounty of five thousand dollars for every wolf captured alive. Two hunters named Sam and Jed decided to head for the hills and make some money capturing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    E Pluribus Unum, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,576 views

    E Pluribus Unum- out of many, one. This was the heart of Jesus that his church might come together as one

    E Pluribus Unum Part 2 Opening 1. We learned last week that… a. E Pluribus Unum- (EE PLOOR-uh-buhs YOOU-nuhm)- b. Jesus talked us becoming Heis in John 17:20-23 Gr. #1520- Heis- (Hice) that they may be ONE c. Incredible success & strength comes from working and contributing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite