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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How The Bible Views Marriage

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    With Valentine’s day coming, and confusion about marriage let’s have affirmation that marriage is good and is forever and probe the question of dating.

    How the Bible Views Marriage Valentine’s Day is coming up – day of luv… romance, dating, marriage… Much of our culture is preaching love and intimacy without commitment. Time is ripe for us to reaffirm marriage to stem the tide of our culture’s influence and to prevent broken hearts, cold feet at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

    Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sword Of Deliverance Part 1

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 27,820 views

    Do not retire in order not to give devil a chance but rather refire.

    This is the first of a two-part teaching on what I call the "Sword of Deliverance," and our working scripture will be taken from Judges 7:16-23. This is the story of Gideon. “And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and he put a trumpet in every man’s hand with empty pitchers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Spreading Branches

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    Peter is confronted about spreading the gospel to gentiles.

    Spreading Branches Acts 11:1 – 11:30 Jeff Hughes – August 3, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The gospel had come to the house of Cornelius there in Caesarea. We saw last week, where he and his entire family, and some of his friends came into a relationship with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,371 views

    Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

    The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dragon In The Delivery Room Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    Looking beyond the prophetic interpretations, we find a powerful link to our own role in the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan.

    It is truly a blessing to have so many mothers in our midst today. And it is a privilege and an honour to pay tribute this weekend to the women in our lives. These mothers and grandmothers, and great-grandmothers in our midst have contributed in so many ways to make each of us who we are, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would God Say About.. Eternal Security Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    2nd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT - February 27, 2005 “WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT... ETERNAL SECURITY" INTRODUCTION: We are continuing in our series on “What does God say about...” Tonight we are going to address an issue that is not so much a “hot” topic but a confusing one. One of the things we want to do here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cultivating Generosity

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    This sermon explores the benefits of generosity in various areas of our life including the stewardship of our time and money and how we can cultivate a generous spirit.

    Cultivating Generosity II Cor. 9:11 6-9-02 Intro: 1. What would you think of a preacher who at offering time stood by the offering plate and carefully examined how much each person was giving? Suppose I stood up here as we were bringing our offerings and took each check—opened it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Plan For Us

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    Is the Christian life a constant challenge to improve and please God, or a soft rocking chair of comfort as we wait for heaven? The truth is somewhere in the middle.

    Sometimes it seems that the Christian community is divided into two different camps. One camp views the Christian life as one of a constant challenge to do better, to try harder, to work to please God. And the other extreme tends to see the Christian life as basking in the warm glow of salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,623 views

    Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you would just encourage every person here today, fo

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON FAITHFULNESS Hebrews 13:4 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Understanding God's Ways

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,087 views

    3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

    Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joseph's Tenacious Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 51,239 views

    A first-person narrative of Joseph, showing his dilemma and his decision.

    Joseph’s Tenacious Love Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/06 [Note: A spike was placed under every chair in the auditorium] It’s a bit awkward for me to be speaking to you today because I’m known as a man of very few words. I may look like one of your long-winded pastors but my name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Under Fire

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,999 views

    Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com

    Faith Under Fire [Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com.] The network news reporter asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Have All Blown It Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,880 views

    As we’ve been learning from our study in Romans, the picture that Paul paints of the human race is not a pretty sight. The good news is that he’s almost done speaking about sin. The bad news is that what we are faced with today is perhaps the strongest

    We’ve All Blown It Romans 3:9-20 Rev. Brian Bill 7/9/06 It had been a long day for the clerk at the cosmetic counter. Having been on her feet all day, she was looking forward to going home. Just before the doors closed, a man came running up to her frantically and said, “Tomorrow’s my wife’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 70 Sevens--God's Countdown Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,502 views

    This is the most amazing prophetic passage in all the Word of God, because God not only tells us WHAT will happen, but He gives us the PRECISE TIMING of these plans.

    INTRODUCTION The ninth chapter of Daniel centers clearly upon the person of Jesus Christ and is one of the few places in Scripture where God ties himself to a definite timetable of events. This passage is therefore one of the strongest evidences to prove the divine inspiration of the Bible. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist