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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Mankind's Problem With God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

    Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Meaning Of The Wine Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    What’s in a glass of wine? What’s in a tiny glass of wine? Forgiveness, rightness, closeness, conscience-cleansing, redemption, cleansing- that’s what. It’s not so little, is it? The amount of beverage might be little, but it carries big meaning!

    Meaning of the Wine April 5, 2003 Each time we come to church and participate in the Lord’s Supper, the second symbol we use is wine. Now that’s a potentially controversial symbol today, in some circles, but was a very ordinary matter of meals in Jesus’ day, and still is in many cultures. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Only One Thing

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing Veterinarian Dr. Edwards - Marfa, TX

    ILL>> Doc Edwards - read the first few paragraphs When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing David had whittled his life down to one point: “One thing have I desired of the LORD.” TURN IN YOUR BIBLES TO PS 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Foolish Plan

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

    God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Divine Spirit Of Truth

    Contributed by Normand Cote on May 11, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 7,660 views

    One of the offices of the Holy Spirit is to guide us into all truth. What is truth? How do we discern it? What are the benefits of this truth?

    The Divine Spirit of Truth Introduction: What is another work of the Holy spirit? To guide us into all truth, that we may be sanctified. How can we tell what is truth? Illustration: Charles Spurgeon once told of sitting in a nice restaurant. As he ate he kept noticing a rather angry looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,194 views

    Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

    Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Freedom

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    Truth Sets you free!

    FREEDOM John 8:31-32 KJV "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." On July 4th we celebrate the birth of a free nation. Our founding fathers recognized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    God renews His covenant with Abram in 2 ways--a name change, and a mark of ownership. Circumcision becomes Abraham’s signature on his new pact with God.

    The Sign of the Covenant” Genesis 17:1-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we consider our needs and wants, we work out various ways to achieve them. Facing a new year, many of us will make resolutions. Abram had an understandable yearning for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Union Workers In The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    This message deals with the position and responsibility of leaders in the church. We must be carful not to elevate them to the level that they can do no wrong.

    UNION WORKERS IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17 INTRODUCTION: Bob Deffinbaugh writes, “Christianity has had its share of “Pied Pipers,” those charismatic (in personality) individuals who seem to be able to lead a group of followers anywhere they wish. We are all too familiar with the names ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,640 views

    There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

    What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,952 views

    The only parts of the Bible we believe are the parts we DO. As we read God's word with humility and awe (and a willingness to obey) we are transformed.

    Kathleen Norris tells the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received a leather-bound Bible as a wedding gift from the groom’s grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf, out of the way. As time passed, the grandfather repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Day Of Baptism

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,900 views

    A message that precedes multiple baptisms.

    TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dealing With Disputes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    Whether your dispute is with another believer or with a whole church, there are vital lessons to handling conflict contained in Acts 15. Learn how to find God’s will, keep your integrity, and still be a family.

    Raise your hand if you have ever had a dispute with another Christian. Hopefully we all raised our hands because if we have never had a dispute then we are not really actively plugged into the body life in Jesus. Disputes occur for a number of reasons, some good, some bad. Often disputes come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:1-12 regarding Paul’s kingdom oriented mindset

    Text: Acts 16:1-12, Title: Building the Kingdom, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Getting budget time again…money requires us to ask “kingdom” questions…ex. B. Background to passage: Theological controversy settled, personal disagreement aside, off they go over land back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Not Fail If You Love

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,006 views

    This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

    A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational