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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Saul's Big Flip Flop Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    Nothing can explain what happened to Saul of Tarsus short of God’s intervention in his life. Has that ever happened to you?

    The experience of Saul of Tarsus has to be the most ironic and dramatic change story in the New Testament. Here’s a man with a clean conscience, doing the unconscionable. Here’s a man with high religious standards performing terrorist acts. Here’s a man who hates Jesus, but wants to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Of David: Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    A look at criticims and defending against it God’s way. A recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028

    THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 PSALM 3:1-8 2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-21 [recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028] INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to participate with me and actually answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid Conseqences

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Rose avatar

    Three Problems, One Solution

    Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,525 views

    Are we slaves to sin or righteousness?

    THREE PROBLEMS, ONE SOLUTION ROMANS 6:12-23 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    God's Power In Us

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

    We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How God Works In Our Lives

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Looking at when David first comes on the Biblical scene; we see God Works in our lives by Giving Us Spiritual Gifts, Natural Abilities and in our circumstances.

    HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES March 10, 2005 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 16:13-23 David is one of the heroes of the OT, wrote many Psalms A great King, one who dropped Goliath in his tracks Great military man, wise leader, won many battles Before all of that though David was the youngest of 8 sons A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

    THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,218 views

    God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

    Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    They Finished The Temple Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,166 views

    Ezra chapter 6 details how the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah finished re-building the Temple.

    Introduction 1. We’ve been on quite the roller coaster ride with the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah… • They basically embarked on returning to their homeland… • After 70 years of captivity.. • On their own. • The other 10 tribes of Israel didn’t relish leaving the homes and the lives that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting W.e.l.l. Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 287 ratings
     | 87,002 views

    A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

    Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Alone For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,950 views

    Noah demonstrates the faith of someone willing to stand for God even it means standing alone.

    Standing Alone for God Genesis 6:5-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Nobody likes to be the only one! No one wants to be different. Teenagers don’t! Senior citizens don’t! I am sure Noah didn’t. Psychology books are filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Separated From God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 22,226 views

    Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

    SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Figuring God

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    Despite our best efforts to understand the Doctrine of the Trinity, we can never quite figure God out.

    Figuring God John 16:12-15 May 22, 2005 Let’s play a few games this morning. You’ve seen these little puzzles that are called “brain teasers.” Let’s see if you can figure these puzzles out. A customer at a 7-11 store selected four items to buy, and was told that the cost was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    Those who seek and find peace discover their true place in God’s family.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 June 26, 2005 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Eugene Peterson’s “Message” renders that verse, “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational