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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #6 - Respecting Life Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 22,167 views

    Are you a murderer? I doubt there are many serial killers here today... but Satan will try many sneaky ways to get us to break God’s commands. Here’s how to beat him! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Traditionally, we’ve thought of this commandment as “Thou shalt not kill.” That was the older ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    #7 - God's View Of Sex Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    Commandment #7 - There are lots of myths about how Christians view sex. But what does the Bible really say about it? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Adultery ‘‘You shall not commit adultery.”Exodus 20:14 Now, the word adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship with someone other than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Nathan Hyde avatar

    Christ In Narnia: The Power Of The Lion

    Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,496 views

    Aslan presents a picture of Christ the conqueror, and we have victory through His power.

    My cousin Stacy and her husband, Aaron, have a two-year-old son named Cameron. This past Halloween, Cameron dressed up as Spiderman. But when he tried to climb the walls and wasn’t able to, he was frustrated and disappointed. His parents had to explain to him that he was dressed up as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    If You Love Me, You Will Tell Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    This sermon deals with our need to share the gospel with others to keep them from being lost and cast into the lake of fire.

    If You Love Me, You Will Tell Me GNLCC 10-30-2005 Psalm 73:1-20 Luke 12:1-7 Rev. 20:1-15 Let’s suppose for a moment, that a rich person came up to you and said, “I want to give you this BMW. Here are the keys, the title, and $500 to pay for your gas.” You are delighted. The car is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,734 views

    This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

    Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Korsen avatar

    Narnia: Discover The Wonder

    Contributed by David Korsen on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,301 views

    Of greater concern than the commercialization of Christmas is the trivialization of Christmas. This message seeks to rekindle the AWE that is a fundamental doorway into an authentic experience of God.

    DISCOVER THE WONDER INTRODUCTION Let’s have a little fun together... -I want each of you to think of a number between 1-9. -Now multiply that number by nine. -Add the digits of your answer together (if 35, 3 + 5 = 8). -Now subtract five. -Now if A=1, B=2, C=3 etc., what letter is represented by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,663 views

    Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

    GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Two Worlds Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 3,339 views

    Life in the spiritual world is complicated by the fact that we still live in a physical one. How do we do this? That’s what Jesus came to tell us.

    Living In Two Worlds Following Jesus, prt. 4 October 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Matrix day. You’ll realize today that all of our clips come from a span of the film that encompasses only four minutes of the total length of the movie. If you hated the movie you might think, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Labor Is Life

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Carlyle said, "labor is life." While that is a true satement it can be misleading.

    LABOR IS LIFE John 6:27 I. “Loafers,” those looking for a “free lunch” (3 kinds of loafers) A. Lazy “Loafers” B. Loaves “Loafers” C. Lotto “Loafers” II. Laborers, those hoping to work for salvation III. “Lifers,” those accepting the gift Jesus offers. A. Eternal Life B. Heavenly Life (verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    A Cry Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    Last of a 7 part series that examines the heart of Jesus through his last words from the cross.

    For the last six weeks we’ve been on a journey into the heart of Jesus as we have examined His last words from the cross. Jesus began by focusing on others: • His cry for pardon – “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” – focused on the people who were putting him to death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Bankens avatar

    Forgive & Set Yourself Free

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,153 views

    The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

    Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Happy About Starving" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Leadership Principles For Successful Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,828 views

    From the life of Joshua we find ledership principles for successful living. These lessons are helpful for families, parents and individuals.

    Leadership Principles for Successful Living -Integrity of the Heart- Joshua 1:1-8 From the life of Joshua we find leadership principles for successful living. From Joshua’s life and character we can learn helpful lessons on spiritual leadership for families, parents and individuals. Are leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Living Gratefully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    Part one of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

    “LIVING GRATEFULLY” The X-Factor - Week 1 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-21 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: (Sermon video intro :32) You know, the letter “X” can have a number of connotations. For example “X” can stand for mystery like in the X-Files or the X-Men. “X” can be used to shorten something like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Flowers avatar

    Understanding Marriage On Four Levels Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    Do bad marriages come from unmet needs? What if the solution isn’t to have every need met, but to allow God to make us less needy?

    Understanding Marriage on Four Levels Life After the Wedding, part 4 Wildwind Community Church February 12, 2006 David Flowers We’re continuing on through our marriage series. Here’s what we’ve looked at so far: 1. God wants marriages to be healthy. 2. A good marriage takes two, but all you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist