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  • William McCaffery avatar

    Six Lessons From The Lives Of Cain And Abel

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 182,286 views

    The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

    Introduction: In Genesis 3 we have the root of sin; in Genesis 4 we see the fruit of sin The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God –God said, “Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” The serpent talked Eve into doubting God – and the result of her disbelief was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sanctity Of Human Life

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,187 views

    The value of one life to God.

    The Value of One Life Intro: 1857 U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that today looks pretty ridiculous. 7 of 9 Justices decided that a black slave named Dred Scott was nothing more than the property of his owner – thus he had no rights as a citizen and no protection under the law. Justice Taney ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 454 ratings
     | 29,498 views

    We aren’t called to star gaze

    Thornage 01-12-02 Mark 13:24-37 Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Live As Aliens

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    Live As Aliens 1)Because God is an impartial judge; 2) Because Christ has redeemed us with his blood

    Have you ever seen an alien? I don’t mean on T.V. or in the movies, I mean a real red-blooded (or is it green-blooded?) alien. Have you ever seen one? I have. In fact I’m looking at a bunch right now! Christians are aliens. At least that’s what the Apostle Peter tells us this morning. He says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Unnecessary Fear

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,453 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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    The Sign Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
     | 3,557 views

    The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.

    The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The Prize Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    In running marathons I am trying to convey the message of Christ in a very unconventional way. 1) Life is like a marathon. 2) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. 3) There is prize to win. 4) We are to help others along the way.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Winning the Prize Philippians 3:14 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,613 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of Ingratitude

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

    THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Time To Remember

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,431 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

  • David Johnston avatar

    The Gifts Of Healing Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,003 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

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Mystery Of Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,882 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

  • Mark Roper avatar

    The Quality Of Our Character

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. The grace of God will do very little for us if we resolve to do nothing for ourselves. God calls us to co-operate with him in the perfecting of character

    The Quality of our Character Topic: Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. 2 Cor 5:17 NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Below are examples of the old passing, and the new has come. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Superman

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,063 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