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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Get Behind Me, Satan!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    A sermon dealing with addiction to alcohol. It tells you in bottom line words what God says about it and challenges the drinker to stop the disobedience. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be at www.sermonlist.com

    Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,638 views

    Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

    MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Armor Of God

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,643 views

    We must be prepared at all times and not allow evil to get into our lives. We need God’s truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, sword of the Spirit and salvation to fight off any evil that we encounter.

    Ephesians 6:10 – 18 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Joy In The Midst Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    An examination of how the Christian can experience joy, even in the midst of suffering, by suffering with the right focus.

    Title: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering: Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 4) Text: Phil 1:14-26 Date Preached: Aug 10, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. If there’s one thing that rings true about suffering, it is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jordon LeBlanc avatar

    Basic Training: Becoming A Spiritual Warrior Series

    Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,219 views

    So often we are fooled into trying to stay on the sidelines of the spiritual battle raging around us. This is a call to suit up and become a spiritual warrior.

    I serve a great king. Isn’t that the truth this morning? The video we just watched actually kind of gives me chills at the end because it’s an amazing declaration of the victory we have in Christ Jesus. If you have your Bibles with you this morning, would you turn with me to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,868 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,367 views

    It’s easy to rely upon methods, means, and men, rather than actually relying upon God. This message shows the results of such a misplaced reliance.

    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance Text: Jer.17: 5; 2 Chron.16: 7 Intro: If you should suddenly find yourself faced with a traumatic, and potentially devastating situation, beyond your control, where, or to whom would you instinctively turn for help? Obviously, there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust And Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,550 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Cowards Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008
     | 4,886 views

    A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

    Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working Out Your Salvation

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,961 views

    Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

    Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Your Blessings Come, My Will Be Done

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 27,600 views

    Prophets ought to be encouraging but Isaiah said, "You are going to die." Hezekiah was hesitant about dying. He didn’t want to die. He wanted to live. After all, who wants to die? He was a good king, by comparing him with others. He got rid of the Baal

    Did you know that some people live too long! Have you ever known anybody like that? Hezekiah did. He lived too long. As the years go by, you ought to get sweeter but some folk get sour and rotten. I’d like you to look at this. Come over here to second book of Hezekiah 2:1.... Are some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Show Me The Money

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,817 views

    "What’s in your wallet" is to used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world.

    Title: Show Me the Money Text: Matthew 22:15-22 The Big Idea: “What’s in your wallet” is to be used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world. Introduction On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden appeared on ABC Good Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Stand Firm And Move Forward"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,054 views

    Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

    Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Sweet It Is Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,694 views

    And that leads to some deeper philosophical questions about quality of life and is a person really living if they are not living up to their God given potential. Today in our text God answers the question about what it means to truly be alive!

    Date: May 17th, 2009 Title: How Sweet it is! Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: There is a time that some people face that is really difficult for all involved. I have experienced it with several families over the years. The scene is one of family members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Christian Mind (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,524 views

    This sermon is part 2 in which we examine the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed