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  • Ted Mulder avatar

    Battle Of The Blankets

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    One of the greatest battles of spiritual warfare - getting ourselves out of Bed!

    One of the most important things a believer does is spend time with God. If we were to walk up to people on the street and ask them, ¡§Do you think that if someone called themselves a Christian that they should pray¡¨ The answer would be duh, of course. If we were to ask them do they think a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Widow Of Nain

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,505 views

    An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

    Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Law, The Christian And The World

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    We can learn from Paul the importance of relying upon Jesus. We can rely on Him to provide us the life testimony that He desires to be put in front of His people at the appropriate time and place.

    Title: The Law, The Christian, and the World… Scripture: Acts 24 I would like to use some scripture to use as a sort of prelude to Acts 24. Then, with that in our minds, we’ll be better able to understand a short discussion on Acts 24. (2 Timothy 3:1b-5) There will be terrible times in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Part 3 - Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    In this sermon we examine the spiritual gift of prophecy and the scriptural defenition and use of this gift.

    Spiritual Gifts Series Part 3 – “Gifts in Romans” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a Visitor ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Flowers avatar

    Getting A (Prayer) Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    Part 5 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines prayer not as a discrete moment of communication with God, but as stemming from a lifestyle of awareness of His presence and access to His power.

    Getting a (Prayer) Life Learning to Pray, prt. 5 Feb. 17, 2005 Ever tried to start a new habit? What kinds of habits do we often begin and then find we can’t keep at it? (solicit responses) Let me give you my top seven habits I begin again and again and again but never seem to stick with, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Law Versus The Promise Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Let’s avoid the mistakes the Judaizers made and focus our thoughts on Paul’s history lesson in Galatians 3:15-22. We will observe the solid, historical fact of justification by faith alone in contrast to the perilous fiction of justification by works.

    Scripture Allen Dale Golding tells the story about when he and his wife were missionaries in the Philippines. They vacationed in Baguio City in the mountains of Northern Luzon. While there, they visited the St. Louis Silver School, where silversmiths are trained. They admired exquisite workmanship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pop Quiz & Final Exam

    Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Jesus gave his disciples a Pop Quiz on the road to Caesarea Philippi. Peter passed the test, but the world failed it. This Pop Quiz is also a Final Exam that determines your eternal destiny. We can’t afford to fail it!

    Pop Quiz and Final Exam By Pastor Jim May Matthew 16:13-19 How many of you can remember your school days? For some of you it seems that it was only yesterday, but for some of us, it means dusting off a lot of cobwebs, and crossing a whole lot of bridges that we have crossed to come this far, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Fear Of Pain Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    Deals with one of the reasons people give for taking thier lives into thier own hands near the end of life, the second part of a 3 part series.

    End of Life: Our Fear of Pain TEXT: Hebrews 2: 5-11, 14-18 Sunday, August 18, 2002 This series on death and dying was not written to be morbid. It was written because these are issues we will all face in our lives. Although you may not leave here inspired, you will leave informed on how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Go Get God!"

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 17, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    To show the importance of maintaining the presence of God in our homes.

    PP0557 DATE GO GET GOD!!! Mark 5:22; 35-43 Mr 5:22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, Mr 5:35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Discipleship 101 - Changed By A Christ Who Knows Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    It pays to remind ourselves that Jesus knows us better than anyone.

    Changed by a Christ who knows John 1:40-51 Different people follow Jesus for different reasons. Sometimes they find Him and sometimes He finds them. Andrew and John spent a day with Him and became convinced of His importance. It seems that they followed Jesus because they got to know Him. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Election Changes Our Perception" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Part 2 of a 4 part mini-series on blessings we have in Christ from Ephesians 1, focusing on election. I purposefully avoid the controversy and state the significance of this blessing for our lives.

    I want to begin my message with a hate speech – about the Yankees. (elaborate on how they are the Sox nemesis; you admire them because they get the best players; but the responsibility after they have an all-star at every position is for them to play. They have everything they need to win, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Incognito

    Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    Sermon on Christian life patterned after the incarnation of Christ.

    In the 1950-s, Sao Kya Seng, the prince of 34 independent Shan states in northeastern Burma, also known as Hsipaw, came to Denver, Colorado, to study agriculture. Since he wanted to experience what it was like to be a student in the US, he kept his identity secret. Not even his professors knew who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Father Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,802 views

    WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

    THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Free To Set Others Free

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    Forgiveness is characteristic of God that we need in our lives to be a free person.

    FREE TO SET OTHERS FREE Matt 18:21-35 In our look through the Bible the one that we find is most like other humans is Peter. On many occasions, his desire to be spiritually tough and dependable surpassed his depth of his commitment. He often is shown as one who is weak spiritually than the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan