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  • David Elvery avatar

    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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    Where Is Peace?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    We find peace in: 1. Humility 2. Believing 3. Surrender

    I recently read of a couple who retired in 1980. They were alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the countries of the world which would be least likely to experience war. They wanted to be sure they spent their last years in peace and security. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,161 views

    Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

    Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • 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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    When The Car Pool Dies Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life.

    September 21 & 22, 2002 2 Timothy 4: 9-22 “When the Car Pool Dies” Mildred and Helen always rode in the front seat. Linda and Diane and Susie were always in the back seat and Jackie rode backwards or sideways in the fold out seat of my station wagon. That is because she was the only one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 22,162 views

    1. The Holy Spirit is a Person. 2. The Holy Spirit is personal. 3. The Holy Spirit purifies us.

    I Believe in the Holy Spirit John 14:16-20 The Apostle’s Creed is divided into three major parts. The first part expresses what we believe about God the Father, the second states what we believe about God the Son, and the third is what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It affirms our faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extending Grace

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 15,073 views

    Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

    EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Important Is A Reputation Series

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,971 views

    Barnabas’ reputation was so significant they gave him a positive nick-name

    How Important is a Reputation Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 8/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved A group of frogs were travelling through the woods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Live With Terror

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    Living with the aftermath of terrorist attack - life is terror-filled, no use in denying it so how shall we live with it and gain security once again.

    How to Live with Terror Daniel 3:1-30 Sept. 23, 2001 Americans are much more worried today about becoming a victim of terrorism than they were after the Oklahoma City bombing six years ago. The current poll shows 60% of Americans saying they are either "very" or "somewhat" worried that they or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Children Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,069 views

    Temptations that are common to children

    (adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 2 – The Apostle Peter Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Jesus drew from the same raw materials that He draws from today when He calls men and women to be His disciples. In this series, we are looking at each of the Twelve as in-depth as we can, based upon what we can know and discern from the Scripture.

    We return once again to the 10th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. We have been absent from this study for a time, so I want to review for a moment what we have discovered so far in this section of our study. We began looking at the men that Jesus commissioned that day to begin sharing the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Crime And Punishment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    This sermon examines briefly how Jesus would vote on crime and punishment, including capital punishment.

    Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid a dollar at a time. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first Friday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Gone With The Wind Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,906 views

    How to avoid being tossed around by every wind of false doctrine.

    INTRO>In the frigid waters around Greenland are countless icebergs, some little and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully and over time, you’ll notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while the huge masses of ice flow in another. The explanation is simple: surface ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,372 views

    How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

    August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David DiYanni avatar

    What Do You Believe? The Three S's Of False Religions

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    This is a sermon series on false religions and cults and how they differ from Christianity

    What do you believe? Three S’s of false religions Introduction A. Today I want to start a series called “What do you believe?” We are going to talk about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today and why Christianity is different from them. B. Many Christians today ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard