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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Apostate Described

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    To understand Jude?s heated description of these individuals

    I. Jude 8 ?Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.? II Peter 2:10 ?But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Sacred Solitaires

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Paul lists seven wonderful truths declaring that each is “one of a kind”. The whole body of our Christian doctrine is embodied in these seven sacred pillars. In each of the supporting scriptural references the subject is always referred to in the singul

    SEVEN SACRED SOLITAIRES "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) Paul lists seven wonderful truths declaring that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling In The Heavy Artillery Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION

    BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION INTRODUCTION: When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances? How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good name and cause you great ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    The eighth in a series of messages from the book of Joshua on living the victorious Christian life

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 9: 1-27 (read 1-6) Title: Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Date: February 8, 2004 Introduction: I read a some time ago of a certain type of ant, I can’t remember its name, but it has a great passion for the sweet, glandular substance given off by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stairway To Heaven

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,315 views

    Jacob saw a stairway (ladder) to heaven. What was that dream all about? What, or who is the ladder leading to heaven? This sermon is based on a lesson by Patrick Mead of Rochester Hills, MI.

    NOTE: This lesson is based upon a sermon I heard Patrick Mead preach. Patrick preaches in Rochester Hills, MI. Stairway To Heaven (Gen. 28:12-22) Introduction: A. Have you ever seen the Indiana Jones movies? I just watched the “making of” each of those movies and decided I wanted to watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Great Grace!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,210 views

    Are these the same men who ran from Jesus’ crucifixion? Many times we place a high emphasis on our faith, and what we can receive, but your grace and your faith is all about Jesus!

    13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lito Sacatropiz avatar

    Three Dunamis Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    THREE DUNAMIS OF THE SPIRIT

    TEXT: ACTS 2:1-4 First came a sound from Heaven as of a mighty, rushing wind. The sound filled the House. The sound of mighty wind with carrying power, that this was more than the breathing of the Spirit in regeneration that brings new life. It speaks of Power service. On the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning From Mom

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,714 views

    The Canaanite mother’s steps to blessing

    For all the mothers I know.... Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby . Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ... Somebody never took a three-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom!

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    Christ set us free from sin, not to sin

    MATTHEW 5:17-18 When God gave the Law- There was no freedom- there was LAW The law told you how to: act, walk, bathe, dress, eat, speak, pray, … THERE WAS NO FREEDOM- Now comes Jesus saying He’s fulfilling the LAW He didn’t abolish it- HE FULFILLED IT- He did everything it said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Enemies Shall Fall!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,358 views

    A word of encouragement,faith and hope that no matter what comes against you,it will fall.The word that you are more than a conquorer in Jesus

    “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.” Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Free From Sin

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,038 views

    Christ has set us free. Not free to sin, FREE FROM SIN.

    MATTHEW 5:17-18 When God gave the Law- there was no freedom- there was LAW The law told you how to act, walk, bathe, dress, eat, speak, pray, … THERE WAS NO FREEDOM- Now comes Jesus saying He’s fulfilling the LAW He didn’t abolish it- HE FULFILLED IT- He did everything it said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #13 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,562 views

    The Potency of Righteousness

    Abraham, a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise The Potency of Righteousness Reading: Genesis 18:16-22 Last time we were looking at this chapter, we looked at the terrible tendency of human nature to accept the Status Quo, as somehow being the inevitable, unchangeable, the "this is the way it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To React In A Contentious Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    How to respond when you face sharp differences of opinions with others

    What To Do When You Have a Sharp Difference of Opinion With Others (Acts 11:1-20) Illustration: Paul overcame differences with the good of love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (2 Tim. 1:5) Few do so today because they end up giving into feelings of anger, hurt or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church Full Of Blessings

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,327 views

    Paul promises the Ephesians blessings that churches today can claim!

    A CHURCH FULL OF BLESSINGS EPHESIANS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginnings of letters READ EPHESIANS 1:1-2 I. THE WRITER SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATION… Claire Schenot Burkat, "Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor" His sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stacey W. Strickland avatar

    Embattled But Not Defeated

    Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    Sometimes it feels as if we are in the battle far too deep and are about to be defeated but we must remember, with God's help, we cannot be defeated.

    EMBATTLED BUT NOT DEFEATED Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Here as we struggle through the complexities of this Christian life, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God