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  • Mike Hamilton avatar

    War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

    “War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    More Than Enough

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    God is still able to do everything He has ever done.

    1- I believe in an Omnipotent God. [He has been doing some wonderful things!!!] 2- But somehow travel to the moon excites more than the wonder of God’s power of creation. 3- This is never worst than when Christians forget God’s power. 4- He is able to do more than we can imagine. Eph 3:20-21 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 58,168 views

    Spiritual Blindness is the inability of a person to understand, perceive, grasp, comprehend spiritual truth.

    SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 INTRO: Why is it that some people are so opposed to the Gospel? And why is it that some people, whose lifestyle is so unscriptural cannot understand our rejection of their disobedience before almighty God? And how is it that some people can criticize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Pass Over Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Jesus invited some people to "Pass over the sea" with Him; He still invites all of us to "Pass over the sea of our lives with Him" to the Other Shore-Heaven."

    MARK 4:35-41 LET US PASS OVER I. INVITATION: * Mark 4:35-36 A. Inviter. 4:35 B. Ingratitude. 4:36 C. Interested. 4:36 II. IMPEDIMENT: ** Mark 4:37-38 A. Immensity. 4:37 B. Inundating. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Nichols avatar

    Woe!

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

    Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Your Set Time

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 119 ratings
     | 80,486 views

    Just as there is a due date for a pregnant woman to give birth, there is a set time for your promise, but don’t expect to give birth without any pain.

    Our text tells us of a famine condition that existed, and in the midst of a famine condition the man of God speaks a word of promise that has attached to it a (set time). (Tomorrow about this time) I want to start this message by saying to you, that for every promise, for every prophecy, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moslem America Conclusion

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,293 views

    The writeing is on the wall.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Moslem America conclusion Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ten Practical Handles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,766 views

    Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements

    Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are sovereign acts of God, but in His sovereign grace and mercy He has chosen to partner with us. There are some practical things that missionaries can do to help initiate or nurture a Church Planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In Abundance

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,573 views

    Jesus has come to give us an abundant life, but what does living abundantly really mean?

    Intro: if you were to list the most memorized verses in the bible, John 3:16 probably would be one, Revelation 3:20 would be in the top ten, Romans 8:28 may make the list, and John 10:10 would probably be there. Why is John 10:10 so popular, it describes the desires of Satan to kill, steal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stir Up That Which Is In You

    Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    The church, the people of God, need to continually be stirred up afresh.

    “STIR UP” Pg. 1 II Timothy 1:1-7 (I) Stirred to Repentance The Church at Ephesus , left their first love (A) Revelation 2:4,5,( Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 5. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Shout" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,415 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God’s divine plan of blessings, for our lives, mandates that we HAVE FAITH AND DIVINE CONFIDENCE in Him when we PRAISE HIM.

    “When Praises Go Up, Blessings Come Down” U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker’s Multicultural Gospel Service, Taegu Korea BIG IDEA: GOD HAS A DIVINE PLAN OF BLESSINGS, FOR EACH OF US, THAT REQUIRES faith and divine confidence WHEN WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,427 views

    We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

    At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Paradox Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,157 views

    The inherent paradox in scripture and Christian life

    Exodus 3:1-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is probably the best known paradox of all time. Here are some more light-hearted paradoxes are that you might like to consider: Computer security Political science Tight slacks Definite maybe Pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,637 views

    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,885 views

    Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

    LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist