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  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    Cain And Abel

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 17,458 views

    How envy can destroy family life

    CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Spirit - Part 2

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

    Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For Inner Strength

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,792 views

    We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

    "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteousness Par Excellence Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
     | 3,511 views

    What God is after is a love relationship with His people – not legalism.

    RIGHTEOUSNESS PAR EXCELLENCE Matthew 5:17-20 1. I have been an “average person” much of my life. • During my school years, I was an average student in my class. I studied and worked and aimed as high as I could, but I knew there were always those other students who would consistently achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Jesus was always deeply connected to the Spirit, we should be too.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit April 24, 2005 Jesus and The Spirit Acts 10:37-38 We often talk about Jesus’ deep connection with the Father. We say that the reason that he was able to do the miraculous things that he did, teach the amazing things he taught, obey even to the point of death is his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Impressive Credentials, But..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    What does it mean to share in Christ’s death?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Impressive Credentials, But…” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "What Went Wrong?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

    In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009
     | 3,281 views

    Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Let's Start A Movement!" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,485 views

    If I want to learn to be truly happy, I want to learn from someone who didn’t have everything just handed to them, I want to learn from someone who had some struggles and was still happy. So I choose to learn from the Apostle Paul.

    “Let’s start a Movement!” Philippians 1: 9-19 For those of us who really enjoy reading your probably will aware that there is a book out there on every topic you can imagine. Many offer self-help; advice on how to change your life for how to achieve a particular goal. If you want to be wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 45,069 views

    The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    8 Warnings Signs Along The Highway Of Life

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,392 views

    God has warnings signs along the highway of our lives. They were installed along the way to prepare us to an imminent hazard or peril. You can either pay attention or disregards them at your own risk. There are eight warnings written at Romans 12.

    8 WARNINGS SIGNS ALONG THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE ROMANS 12:1-21 God has warnings signs along the highway of our lives. They were installed along the way to prepare us to an imminent hazard or peril. You can either pay attention or disregards them at your own risk. There are eight warnings written at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    Finding True Greatness

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,745 views

    How do we define greatness? We often look to the world for this defintion. We look for popularity, power and to other people. We must look at the right source....JESUS!

    “Finding True Greatness” John 3:22-36 There are certain words we use that have a variety of meanings depending on how they are used. For example the word “fast” carries at least 15 different meanings. It can mean ... * the speed of a runner ...fast * to do without food. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Dirty Feet At The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    Jesus showed the disciples that they must be servants.

    Introduction: A Opening Story B John 13.1-5 1 Facts that need to brought out as I read . . . a Passover (or eve of Passover) aa Sunday: Palm Sunday bb Monday: Cleansed the Temple cc Tuesday: Arguing with religious leaders dd Wednesday: Day of rest ee Thursday: Lord’s Supper dd 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Finding True Greatness" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,198 views

    In today’s world we constantly hear the philosophy being taught that says all of us must focus on moving up, being more than we are now, climbing the ladder of success. Moving higher up. Keeping that in mind the words of John in this passage can be very

    “Finding True Greatness” John 3:22-36 There are certain words we use that have a variety of meanings depending on how they are used. For example the word “fast” carries at least 15 different meanings. It can mean ... * the speed of a runner ...fast * to do without food. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist