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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    When Storms beat against the boat of your life whaat do you have to hold to?

    THE PERFECT STORM Place: Allendale Baptist Date: October, 14,2001 Read Mark 4:35-41 Introduction October 1991 a fishing boat named the Andrea Gail sailed from a New England port to fish for swordfish. On their return, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean they faced a hurricane named Grace. Waves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Improving Your Signal Strength Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Judas! Judas! Judas!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    Don’t tell me money can by happiness. 30 pcs of silver. What was he thinking?

    JUDAS, JUDAS, JUDAS Jesus has just finished washing the disciple¡¦s feet. He sits at the last supper table for a meal with them and the following takes place. John 13:13-21 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Will This Thing Die?

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    I grew up Shadow Boxing. All my life I was taught that whenever something happened to me, it was the devil working against me. So when something would go wrong, I would put up my fists and turn around only to find my own shadow.

    When will this thing Die? Bibles Ready? Notebooks Ready? Psalms 41: 5 My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" 6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005
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     | 5,515 views

    Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

    Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy Roberts avatar

    Narnia: A Winter Without Christmas Series

    Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    4 part series on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The magic of the white witch, A winter without Christmas, The Lion is on the move, and When death works backwards. As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventu

    Four Part Message series based on, “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” entitled - Beyond the Wardrobe As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventure, purpose and hope. Message One, The Magic of the White Witch Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Say "No"

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    We can say "no" to temptation.

    HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can Humans Have Integrity?

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005
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     | 2,643 views

    Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

    When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Devil Didn't Make Him Do It Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
     | 6,263 views

    A look at Jesus’ temptation and the fact that Jesus didn’t succumb to temptation

    Luke 4:1- 13 – The Devil Didn’t Make Him Do it! “The Devil Made me do it!!!” How many of us have ever used this excuse, even in jest, when we are caught doing something we know we shouldn’t. It is a nice convenient excuse isn’t it, but there is one problem!!! The Devil can’t make you or I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Little Pigs--Bible Version

    Contributed by Steve Severance on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,125 views

    You’ve heard the story of the three little pigs. They all choose different building materials to built their houses. But when the big bad wolf came the quality of the building materials was seen. Only the pig who chose the best materials survived. The

    You’ve heard the story of the three little pigs. They all choose different building materials to build their houses. But when the big bad wolf came the quality of the building materials was seen. Only the pig who chose the best materials survived. There is a battle raging for the control of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    Becoming A Champion

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting the good fight. Likewise, you are in a race, too (1 Cor. 9:24). Here’s how you can

    “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,082 views

    Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

    If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Smith avatar

    Aren't You Glad Jesus Stoop Down

    Contributed by James Smith on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    The woman caught in adultry was cleaned of her sin just like you can be cleaned from your past

    AREN’T YOU GLAD JESUS STOOPED DOWN JOHN 8:1-11 TEXT: NOW MOSES IN THE LAW COMMANDED US, THAT SUCH SHOULD BE STONED BUT WHAT SAYEST THOU? WE OFTEN HERE PREACHERS PREACH ABOUT THIS PASSGAE OF SCRIPTURE BUT HOW MANY TIMES DO WE COMPARE OURSELVES WITH THIS WOMAN OF ADULTRY? WE ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Watters avatar

    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

    Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist