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  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Shield And The Sword

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

    Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

    THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin White avatar

    The Power To Be Perfect

    Contributed by Kevin White on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    This is a Pentecost Sermon focussing on the Wesleyan idea of Christian Perfection

    The Power to Be Perfect Acts2:1-12 Today is Pentecost Sunday. What comes to mind when you hear the word Pentecost? Pentecostal? Do you think of strange other-worldly languages, dancing in the aisles and jumping over pews? Often the day of Pentecost that we just read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wedding #3 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,283 views

    A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.

    The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Contagious Christians

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,977 views

    Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

    Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Intimidated Christian Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

    The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resolving Conflict

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,626 views

    Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

    1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful kingdom living for all Believers.

    NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attack And Counter Attack

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Used as an introduction before Deacon ordination. It examines attacks against the church in Acts, & how the church responded. Expanded outline.

    ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK In Matthew 16:18, Jesus, speaking to Peter said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. How many of you have ever felt the need to claim that promise before? I felt the need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Because Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

    Because of Prayer I feel I need to spend some time reviewing prayer. I want to look at its place in the life of a Christian. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God. Im sure there are many instances in your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Something For Us All To Think About Before We Stand In Judgement. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Sermon about the recent ORU lawsuits

    Something for us all to think about before we stand in judgement. - (Paraphrased) By the same measure you judge, you will also be judged... - The prevailing opinion that runs my life, as a child of God is the only thing I think or agree with has to be in line with the Holy Scripture. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Returning For Renewal

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,788 views

    God has the desire to renew the hearts of those who would seek His face

    Returning for Renewal Hosea 6:1-3 September 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Roberts Jr. avatar

    Faith And Action, Two Sides Of The Same Coin

    Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,251 views

    Faith without action is dead. Jesus is Love and love is an action word.

    Faith and Action: two sides of the same coin James 2:14 Subject: Faith and Action: two sides of the same coin There’s this story about a patient that was in the hospital with a potentially deadly virus. The doctors had given up hope because they couldn’t isolate the virus and prescribe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ