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  • David Jenkins avatar

    Thyatira: The Church Of Corruption Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption 18"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are bright like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: 19"I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting To Know God ¡v Jehovah Sabaoth ¡v The Lord Of Hosts Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,054 views

    A Study of the Names of God - Jehovah Sabaoth ¡V The Lord of Hosts.

    Getting to Know God ¡V Jehovah Sabaoth ¡V The Lord of Hosts This day and age is unique in the art of war in that we are able to see first hand ¡V blow by blow - how a battle is unfolding. It is not unusual these days for the journalists to end up getting killed because they are sitting right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless The Children

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 186 ratings
     | 22,146 views

    Jesus blessed the children and so must we!

    INTRO.- ILL.- A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can't Stop The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    God keeps the momentum going.

    CAN’T STOP THE TRUTH Acts 5:33-42 S: Evangelism C: Gamaliel’s counsel under God’s control Pr: GOD KEEPS THE MOMENTUM GOING. ?: How? KW: Movements TS: We will find in the narrative found in Acts 5:33-42 three movements that describe the response to the truth being lived out in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Lifestyle Of Christ Followers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    As Christ followers Paul instructs us how to walk and life a Christ honoring life. There are certain things we are to "put off" and certain things we are to "put on."

    The Lifestyle of Christ Followers Ephesians 4:25-32 For all Christ followers the Bible sets certain standards of living. Ephesians 5:15 says, “Be careful how you walk – not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.” When walking it is important to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    More Than Enough Faith - More Than Enough God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 52,968 views

    You just can’t get by on borrowed faith. In order to please God we need a personal faith... but how do we attain that? The story of Naaman has some interesting insights.

    OPEN: Two engineers applied for one job at a computer company. They had identical qualifications, so to determine which one to hire, the firm gave them a test. Each did well, except they both missed the same question. The manager called the first candidate, explained the results of the test and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Waits Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

    Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Pozza avatar

    Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

    Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Conditions Of Salvation

    Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    Salvation has conditions but they are easy to meet if we will just do it God’s way.

    Conditions of Salvation By Pastor Jim May Numbers 21:4-9, "And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,436 views

    When do things make all the difference? When we are moved to laugh or cry, when we are celebrated or sacrificed for and when we believe.“Why The Cross Makes All The Difference” describes the cross from three perspectives: Jew, Gentile, and the Believer.

    There are just some times in our day where things make a difference. Take them out, things go wrong. Add things in, and things go wrong. There are just certain things needed to make a day a good day. Like the correct ingredients in baking a cake or cookies or a roast—the correct ingredients and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Justification Works Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

    Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J JOHN avatar

    Choices And Consequences: Unfaithful Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    Anyone who builds a relationship on anything less than openness and honesty is building on shifting sand. There are moments in our lives that change everything.

    --note-- 2002, 20th Century Fox Director: Adrian Lyne Starring: Diane Lane, Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez - - - - - Unfaithful is directed by Adrian Lyne, and set in the suburbs of New York City. That’s where Edward and Connie Sumner (played by Richard Gere and Diane Lane) live with their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Reasons For The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    In Romans 1:19-23, Paul gives three reasons why every person born--with the exception of Jesus Christ--fully deserves the wrath of God.

    Scripture Let us continue our study in Romans 1:18-23 about the wrath of God. Last week in Romans 1:18 we noted several features about the wrath of God. Today, in Romans 1:19-23, we are going to see several reasons for the wrath of God. Let’s read Romans 1:18-23, noting that our text for today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

    JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Way Of The Student Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 2

    THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible