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  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Holy Conspiracy - The Church In Jihad

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
     | 2,317 views

    “We are at war”! But no war in history can compare with the battle we are fighting. I am talking about the spiritual battle you became a part of the day you gave your heart to Jesus.

    Holy Conspiracy - The Church in Jihad - Ephesians 6:12-12 Intro.: No amount of smooth talk can camouflage the reality of the battle in which we are engaged. Politically correct words cannot mask the conflict we face: nations at war, shattered lives, broken homes, suicide, rape, abuse & rampant ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ministry - Investing In Others

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 8,424 views

    What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

    Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Signs Along The Way: A Christmas Tree" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 4,378 views

    People are preparing for Christmas. It may be a secular holiday, rather than a holi day... but God can use the signs of the season to help us initiate conversations. The Holy Spirit can use the sign of the Christmas tree to create an interest and bring

    In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2007 Mid Week Advent II Redeemer “Signs along the Way” The signs of Christmas are all around. The shopping malls are full. Your neighborhood has homes decorated with Santa’s and Reindeer, and snow men and maybe a manger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bearers Of The Light Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
     | 3,663 views

    The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

    Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Gift

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 17, 2007
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     | 3,936 views

    God has sent you a gift that you are going to love!

    Jn.3:16 is not only the most familiar verse, but the verse that summarizes the entire message of the Bible. The central idea of the verse is that people do not have to perish, because of a gift given by God Himself. A little girl in SS trying to quote Jn.3:16, called Jesus God’s Only Forgotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Unity #1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Sermon speaks about the importance and the right motivation for church unity

    #13 6-17-07 Church Unity #1 Text; Philippians 2:1, 2 Introduction, In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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     | 6,321 views

    Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

    CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism Training: Sharing Your Testimony. Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    Learn how to prepare and consolidate the testimony of what God has done in your life so you can use it as a powerful evangelism tool in any conversation.

    The Testimony Worksheet 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Your personal testimony, the story of what God has done in your life, is one of the best ways you can do this. Although people can try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everything Matters Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,388 views

    Demonstrate your fear of God and love for God by keeping His commandments.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] GOD’S WISDOM The Preacher’s first and last words in Ecclesiastes are “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity” (1:2; 12:8). This is his evaluation of “life under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,351 views

    Where does the Word of God fall in our life?

    The Sower Mark 4:1-9 Intro Jesus made use of parables to get across some of his greatest lessons. The parable of the sower contains a message for the church and for each one of here tonight. READ TEXT I. The Sower a. Christ b. All who teach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Divine Life

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    Appreciating God’s life in us

    WALKING IN DIVINE LIFE Ps. 92:12-13; Rom. 6:4 Bishop David Ibeleme Three (3) Kinds of Life –  Bios – Biological or natural life. It describes plant and animal life. This encompasses the body.  Psuche – Also speaks of natural life and is often referred to as manner of life. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Simple Truth Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 4,604 views

    The fifth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:33-37 explores a follower of Christ's responsibility to tell the truth.

    Simple Truth • Matthew 5:33-37 • March 20-21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Billy Joel Song – Honesty Ex. Children – cross your heart… hope to die… stick a… Email half-truths… (snopes.com; truthorfiction.com) Matthew 5:33-37. Simple truth. Stand. Read. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Jesus Is With Us, Providing For Our Needs

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    After his resurrection and before his ascension Jesus left some vivid memories for his friends that would sustain them in the future. At the Lake Jesus shows them he is with them, and he will provide for their needs.

    The message of Jesus has always divided people, just as Brown, Cameron and Clegg are almost equally divided in today’s up to date General Election Opinion Polls. Those who hated Jesus conspired to have him crucified. He could have avoided it but he took the ultimate hit. For two days his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    All Saints' Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,038 views

    A short talk given at an all-Saints' Memorial Day service, giving thanks to God for loved ones who have died. In short, God knows us, God stays close to us, and God made us.

    In 2008 I spent seven months in bed suffering from severe debilitating pain in my neck. My neck muscles were twisting my head in 3 directions. My right ear was almost resting on my shoulder. In many ways it was a horrible time. It tested my faith. The result was a deeper trust in the God who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Encounter Of Grateful Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010
     | 4,326 views

    Are you truly grateful to God for your salvation?

    Intro. As chapter 17 begins, Jesus tells the disciples that some will be stumbling blocks to others, and we must forgive. Then the disciples make a request. Why? We are not sure. They had a simple request- “Increase our Faith” Faith - It is not just a belief, IT IS FOUNDATIONAL! It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist