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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Aim And Admonition Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    The 5th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our aim and admoniton as believers.

    The Battle is the Lord¡¦s Our Admonition and Aim Intro: A group of historians have compiled a list of interesting stats. Since 3600 B.C., the world has known only 292 yrs of peace. During this time there have been 14,351 wars in which 3.64 bil. people have died. The value of property ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dismantling The Myths Of Abortion

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 16,752 views

    God hates abortion but loves those who have had one. As God’s representatives we must do the same.

    Dismantling the Myths of Abortion Don Jaques January 25/26, 2003 MAIN IDEA: God hates abortion but loves those who have been a part of one. As God’s representatives we must do the same. OBJECTIVES: The audience will be informed of God’s pro-life views. Those who may some day consider abortion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

    TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Called Forth

    Contributed by James May on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    Jesus calls us by name, brings us forth from death in sin, unwraps our soul and spirit, and gives us resurrected life just like he did for Lazarus.

    CALLED FORTH John 11:39-45, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fix Your Foundation Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

    Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

    - This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Taylor avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Greg Taylor on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    In order to understand Christmas through the eyes of the Father, you need to look at the Christmas Tree. Because, you see, Christmas is really the story of Three Trees.

    Christmas through the eyes of the Father Well, for most of us the family gatherings have passed, the meals have been shared, the gifts have been exchanged and several are probably ready for a long nap. If you are like me, you really love Christmas, but sometimes feel emotionally down the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Not A Vinedresser

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, series B

    5th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2006, "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Nourishing God, wellspring of life, you give us everything we need to sustain our lives. But, we cannot live as you desire unless you give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Experiencing Hope Expressing Hope

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    This text is troubling because it doesn’t seem to connect, but when you dig in it has a beautiful message of praying for the nations.

    Experiencing Hope/Expressing Hope (Mark 11:1-24) Sometimes we have a conception that people who approach life in a lighthearted manner don’t take things seriously enough. We often believe that they don’t care about things, that they have a kind of laize faire approach toward life, that they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,948 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

  • Doran Eichenberg avatar

    Response And Responsibility

    Contributed by Doran Eichenberg on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,210 views

    We were created on purpose for a purpose and as believers we have a responsiblity to accept to accomplish that purpose that is the abundant life.

    RESPONSE AND RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: We continue today with our study of Genesis. In the previous weeks we have identified that the following: Genesis 1: God created everything for YOU!! Genesis 2: You were created to “live” not just “exist” (i.e. You have a purpose) Genesis 3: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spiritual Paradox Series

    Contributed by Mark Busch on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Samson never fully relied on God and so he died just for revenge.

    The Spiritual Paradox Judges 13 Page 230 in pew Bible Judges 13:1-7 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 2A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was sterile ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

    Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Making Fears Disappear

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    God can help in making our fears disappear !

    Making Fears Disappear John 14:1,27 Matt. 6:25-34 Joke: A wife was constantly waking her husband up in the middle of the night after hearing noises........"Honey, someone’s trying to break in........I just heard them...........I think their in the house now." There was nothing for the husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Love

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,377 views

    A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 The Canaanite woman and healing her daughter

    13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Matthew 15:21-28 "Faith and Love"   "And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran