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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Living In Unnecessary Fear

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009
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     | 3,352 views

    We don’t have to live our lives in fear when we are living in the presence of God

    Intro. Have you ever noticed that fear is something that seems to be wanted? It is marketed. It is sold. We live in a fearful world. We live in a fearful time. But over 60 times God tells us to “Fear not”. There are times in our life that we all face fear, but fear is not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Makeover

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,915 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS ONE OF IDENTITY, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NEW IDENTITY, AND ONE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. YET, OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS FAR MORE THAN A NEW NAME OR RESIDENCE. IT IS NEWNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE SCRIPTURE TALKS OF THE FOL

    OUR SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER 1 PETER 1:13-21 THEREFORE, PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION; BE SELF-CONTROLLED; SET YOUR HOPE FULLY ON THE GRACE TO BE GIVEN YOU WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED. 14 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE EVIL DESIRES YOU HAD WHEN YOU LIVED IN IGNORANCE. 15 BUT JUST AS HE WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilt, Not Remodeled

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2011
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     | 5,674 views

    God never meant for the flesh to be rehabilitated, it needs to be sacrificed. The work of the Lord in our lives is not remodeling, but renewing.

    REBUILT NOT REMODELED You can take a hog and wash him up, put ribbons on his tail and sprinkle perfume on his body; but you still have a hog, and in short order, he will be wallowing again in the smelly mud and muck. IL.: A young boy was standing on the porch, trying to reach the doorbell. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Oh So Shallow

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011
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    Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

    Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Superman

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    A funeral sermon for a child who died.

    -Ricky, Jerri, family, friends, coworkers, I, like you all wished this day had never come -At least not so quickly -We all learn early on that death is a part of the human experience but we expect to lose great grand parents, grand parents, and parents -We do not expect to lose our children -When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Believer's Authority, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 15, 2008
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    Most of us here don’t struggle with the fact that Jesus Christ is King and has authority, but many of us here today struggle with the fact that Kingship and authority has been given to every Christians – staggering thought, isn’t it?

    Most of us here don’t struggle with the fact that Jesus Christ is King and has authority, but many of us here today struggle with the fact that Kingship and authority has been given to every Christians – staggering thought, isn’t it? Luke 10:19 “I give you authority to trample on serpents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of Healing Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    This is probably one of the highest abused gifts in Chritianity. However, we need this gift moreso than ever before. Jesus Christ is still our healer!

    (A continuation from Gifts of Spirit Part 5) 1. The Gifts of Healings NOT FOR SHOW BUT FOR SERVICE!!! Dr. John R. W. Stott quoted: "Our motive must be concern for the glory of God, not the glory of the church or our own glory. Our message must be the gospel of God as given by Christ and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 13, 2007
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     | 5,712 views

    CHRIST 1.HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. LOVES THE CHURCH 5. ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6.GLORIFIED IN THE CHURCH 7. COMING BACK FOR THE CHURCH

    THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. CHRIST HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. CHRIST IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH 5. CHRIST ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6. CHRIST MUST BE GLORIFIED IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birthed

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 4,357 views

    An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

    Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Time To Remember

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    Communion remembrance is us participating with Jesus in His death and resurrection now.

    A Time to Remember Maundy Thursday Sermon Luke 22:8 Apr. 5, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A.M. Hunter suggests, "‘Remembering’, in the Biblical idiom, is not to entertain a pallid idea of a past event in one’s mind, but to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    What Is God Like (Part 2 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013
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     | 3,115 views

    This sermons looks at 13 character traits of what God is like to help us in our worship of Him

    (Dynamics of Worship Series) What is God Like? (part 2 of 2) John 4:21-24 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first part of What is God Like? We looked at the first 7 of 13 characteristics or character traits of What God is like We saw that… 1. GOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am He Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
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     | 7,512 views

    At the arrest of Jesus He revealed his divine authority.

    Jesus has finished His “high priestly prayer” of the previous chapter; He crosses the Kidron Valley (geographically the Wadi en-Nar) to the Garden of Gethsemane, and quietly waits… Gethsemane, a walled olive grove, was a favorite, secluded place for Jesus and His followers to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    In What Do You Trust Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,407 views

    CONFIDENCE IS DEFINED AS HAVING FULL TRUST OR FAITH IN SOMETHING. THIS PRESENTS THE PERSON SEEKING TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST WITH A DILEMMA. IN HAT DID WE TRUST AND IN WHAT DO WE TRUST TODAY FOR OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.

    IN WHAT DO YOU TRUST Philippians 3:4-8 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5  circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Gospel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 4, 2014
     | 5,340 views

    Paul defines and defends the Gospel message against all counterfeit gospels.

    One of the early Church Fathers said that, when reading Paul’s letters, he could hear thunder! Galatians is a thunderous epistle, filled with passion and warning. Martin Luther declared it his favorite book of the Bible. The German Reformer said that the message of Galatians would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Slave Or Son? Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,810 views

    Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

    Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational