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  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Court Record

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005
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     | 4,359 views

    This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

    “The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The War We Wage

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    God said we should also be on the offensive.

    The War We Wage Eph 6:10-17 Introduction: Our nation has known many wars, but Vietnam was an especially frustrating campaignrn. Think jungle terrain made the enemy hard to find, and guerrilla warfare made him hard to fight. Many Vietnamese who peacefully worked the rice paddles by day put on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
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     | 4,816 views

    How to stand against the devil

    TITLE: "Shield of Faith" INTRO: July 1979, candidate for President Ronald Reagan visited NORAD (North American Defense Command in Colorado Springs, CO. inside Cheyenne, MT.) This visit changed his life, changed the future of our country. Learned how we could detect any launch from around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stones And Glass Houses

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008
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     | 8,922 views

    If you are the Victim of an unwarranted attack that seems to come out of the clear blue sky you need to realize that God may just be using you for an object lesson to others while at the same time correcting what may be a proud or haughty spirit.

    Stones and Glass Houses Most of us are familiar with the old adage: People who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. This is actually a warning against hypocrisy. Before you go accusing someone of some wrong doing, make sure that you too are not guilty of wrong doing because your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Things Not To Be Forgotten

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 4,483 views

    A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

    Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...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
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     | 8,134 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

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    Lanterns, Torches & Weapons

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 5, 2010
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     | 5,915 views

    Just as the Gethsemane mob sought Christ with their lanterns, torches and weapons, people today (including veteran Christians) come with their lanterns, torches and weapons - misunderstanding the Christ they seek after.

    I. RUMOR: AMAZING WHERE IT LEADS PEOPLE & WHAT IT LEADS THEM TO DO A. Somewhere Someone Got The Idea If They We’re To Arrest Jesus = War B. Notice That They Sent A Detachment Of Troops 1. One commentator suggests this amounted to 300-600 soldiers 2. Not only Roman soldiers, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Like A Rattler

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 20, 2009
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     | 7,322 views

    Is there a rattle snake rapped around your leg affecting your walk in the Lord?

    Like A Rattler Psalm 140:1-7 1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting On The Whole Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 28, 2012
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     | 41,891 views

    Somepeople do not even realize that they are in a spiritual battle. There are things we can do and there are things that the Lord provides so that we can live the life that God intended. The Bible says "When" not if the day of evil comes that we may stan

    Putting on the whole armor of God Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:14 Introduction- This morning I would like to begin a series called “Putting on the Armor of God.” We have all heard of this passage about being protected from the evil one. What I don’t think we hear often enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009
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     | 7,137 views

    The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

    Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who's On First?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,970 views

    If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

    Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Processing Trials Correctly

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019
     | 5,354 views

    Trusting in God

    “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #1 People And Their Problems

    Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 4, 2019
     | 5,334 views

    Friends - We all have four opponents, and over these 4 weeks we will find out how to deal with each one as God wants.

    VIDEO: KING AND COUNTRY “FIGHT ON FIGHTER” VIDEO: BOXING INTRO SCRIPTURE SLIDE: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. MAIN SLIDE: FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT Friends - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 22, 2018
     | 8,773 views

    Having revealed Himself as the Door of the sheep, Jesus also declared that He was the Defender of the sheep - the Good Shepherd. He was totally committed to the sheep, laying down His life for them. What a blessing to know the Shepherd.

    The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 In our previous study, Jesus declared Himself as the Door of the sheepfold. Continuing the conversation, Jesus then declared Himself the Defender of the sheep – the Good Shepherd. Such a continuation is fitting when one considers that the shepherd served as both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous Indignation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Levy on Oct 17, 2020
     | 2,695 views

    We need to be made ready, by the power of the holy spirit, to suffer persecution with grace and humility. Jesus is, and will always be, the greatest example in history of denying his own rights and giving up his own power.

    See text below, or you can go here to view the formatted google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y21NRp3VJodNVGQuBn80Oykf5ywzJx13RAzaFjhsitc/edit You can see the actual execution of this sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoY-gkamBaU&t=277s ***OUTLINE*** Summary / ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational