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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009
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     | 6,982 views

    The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

    Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines From The Lord For Living In These Last Days

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,442 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS BASED ON 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5

    GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND LOVE AND THE HOPE OF SALVATION 2. HONOUR THOSE MINISTER TO YOU AND BE BLESSED THROUGH THEIR MINISTRY 3. LIVE A COMPLETELY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 13,605 views

    Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

    Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

    ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The Brotherhood Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,199 views

    Paul gives some Biblical way to love the family of God.

    Loving the Brotherhood Romans 16:1-16 * One day, as a minister sat in the office of his church to meet anyone who might have spiritual difficulties, only one person came. "What is your difficulty?" asked the minister. The man answered, "My difficulty is the ninth chapter of Romans, where it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Press On Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 10,689 views

    EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

    I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not A Word

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of psalms “Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against you” Thy Word!

    NOT A WORD Text: Matthew 15:21-28 ….But he answered her not a word. For any child of God the word of the Lord is very important in our walk with our Father. Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reinventing The Very Best In You

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 185 ratings
     | 31,179 views

    Why does good things sometimes never last? What is the purpose of irritations and provocation that leads to frustrations? - It is because God want you to discover the very best in you!

    REINVENTING THE VERY BEST IN YOU Reading: 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 Honestly speaking, the first month of this year is a month of surprise irritations and frustration for me and my family. This is the time when some of my dearest friends suddenly became like enemies just because of misunderstanding. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joys Of Spilling Your Guts Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 21, 2011
     | 4,336 views

    Exposition of Ps 32 regarding confession of sin to God and others

    Text: Psalm 32, Title: The Joy of Spilling Your Guts, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/20/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Driver: Yeah, I’ll bet he told you I was speeding, too. Commentators two reasons for the absence of “confession” 1) Independence and privacy 2) Perfectionism and guilt b/c ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Polished Arrow

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 26,500 views

    This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

    Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Disciple's View Of Calvary Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011
     | 5,876 views

    A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...John's view of Calvary.

    A Hill With A View A Disciple’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Eleven Facts About The Message Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,130 views

    The message of Revelation is so important that the Lord takes the time and space to talk about the message of Revelation itself. There are 11 facts given in this last chapter.

    Our passage tonight closes the book of Revelation. It’s also the final words of the Word of God because it’s the last book of the Bible. The things we have been shown in the past 2 years of this study have been astounding. Let’s think back for a moment over what we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relational Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,321 views

    In the gospels one of the most fascinating aspects are the stories of the lives that were dramatically changed by the power of Christ. Men and women were touched by Christ so deeply that they literally left all and followed Christ. Matthew did what I wish

    The Gospel of Mark #5 – “Relational Evangelism” Mark 2:13-17 Intro – 1. What do you think of when I mention the word evangelism? Perhaps, one of the following: 2. VIDEO – The Skit Guys, “The Skinny on Evangelism”… 3. Lost people matter to God, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are You Connected

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,716 views

    We can do nothing without being connected to the Lord.

    Are You Connected? Psalm 51:10-12 * Let’s think about being ‘connected’ or getting reconnected to God. * I begin with a long statement: This culture (American) is on a collision course with God. We are decaying at the roots and disintegrating at the fruits while we have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    Loving God and loving others is hard work. However, hard it is at times, it is still the way that God has created us to live. We’ll look at what this Labor of Love is and what it is not.

    The Labor of Love 1 Corinthians 13 August 31, 2008 Labor Day. Originally a day set aside to honor the American worker. Now it is really a holiday or three day weekend to mark the end of the summer season. According to the movement of the earth around the sun, we still have a couple of weeks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God