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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    All The Right Moves - All The Wrong Motives Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 27,566 views

    There are behaviors and qualities that many Christians believe are hallmarks of a truly spiritual Christian. But Paul tells us that those qualities mean nothing if we don’t love others. Why? Why are our best Christian behaviors empty without that single a

    OPEN: Jesse James was one of the most famous men of the West. For a period of about 15 years, Jesse James and his gang committed 26 holdups where they made off with approximately $200,000 and killed at least 17 men (many by Jesse’s own hand). Jesse James was one of the West’s most notorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mud In Your Eye

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011
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     | 7,699 views

    In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

    MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Back In Order To God Forward Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,578 views

    Part 3 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at false messages we learn in childhood and their effects on us in adulthood, and explains why the pain of moving out of the false self is preferable to the pain of staying in it.

    Going Back in Order to God Forward Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church October 24, 2010 In order to not cause confusion, I am naming each of the sermons in this series after whatever we’re covering in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book that week. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Spots & Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,507 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 4,699 views

    5th in series dealing with reciprocating forgivenes on the basis that we have been so fully forgiven.

    Ephesians Series #5 “Forgiven and Forgiving” The identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church. I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Made And Inheritance Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,925 views

    9th in the series dealing with the fact that God considers us a inheritance. We not only recieve and inheritance but we are an inheritance to Him.

    “Made an Inheritance” Eph 1:11-12 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Personal Holiness

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    The way to personal holiness.

    Personal Holiness! Reading: 1 Peter 1v15-16 Modern day television programs have taught us the wrong way to deal with relationships,…how to deal with our money,…what we should and should not value,…and how to evaluate what is right or wrong. In other words,…our culture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson From God

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    This message indicates what God considers important in our life.

    Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). You have read and heard this Scripture many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what the words “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Younger Son Leaves Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
     | 4,362 views

    In part 1 of the series Return of the Prodigal, Dave examines what we can learn about the leaving of the younger son.

    The Younger Son Leaves The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 13, 2011 Good to be back with you again. Great baptism and membership service last week, wasn’t it? Members of Wildwind, I want to remind you again to look carefully at those ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus - Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    How often do we make our choice based on our immediate desire... So often we do that spiritually as well, and Jesus tells us in this passage that HE is the choice we should make, not the temporary satisfaction of our desires, but the eternal joy and life

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 3, 2011 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus - Bread of Life! Sermon Text: John 6:25-40 [ESV] 25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Key Words In The Christian Life - Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,189 views

    Key Words in the Christian Life - Reconciliation

    Key Words in the Christian Life - Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. • One New Year’s Eve at London’s Garrick Club: • British dramatist Frederick Lonsdale; • Was asked by Symour Hicks to be reconciled with a fellow member. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Available For Impossible Dreams Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,397 views

    We become available to God when we fully worship and trust Him, when we go out of our comfort zones; there are many possibilities open to us in our church and community.

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD July 9, 2006 If what you expect to receive and what someone wants to give you are not the same thing, you are doomed to disappointment. If you want a particular thing, but the person you are dealing with is determined that you shall have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Him Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,879 views

    The introductory sermon to a series on the titles of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6.

    The Psychiatrist's 23rd Psalm The Lord is my external-internal integrative mechanism; I shall not be deprived of gratification for my viscerogenic hungers or my need-dispositions. He motivates me to orient myself toward a non-social object with affective significance. He positions me in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010
     | 8,398 views

    One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

    Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Destruction Of Spiritual Fortresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 39,891 views

    The first objective of the spiritual warrior is to capture his mind for God. & that is what I want to help you do today. I want to help you capture your mind for God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 3-6 THE DESTRUCTION OF SPIRITUAL FORTRESSES There is a spiritual battle. The principal battlefield where this fierce conflict is being waged is in the mind of man. The greatest battles are not fought with guns and bombs or by combat soldiers on the battlefields of this world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist