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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Falling Prey To Negative Messages?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    Negative tongues are dangerous, but so are negative ears. We can see the negative and focus there or we can focus on Divine possibilities.

    FALLING PREY TO THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE? THERE IS A NEGATIVE TRAP! FIXED FAITH OVERCOMES THE NEGATIVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PREY: ***ONE THAT IS HELPLESS AGAINST ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Resolving Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

    A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Hope avatar

    True Love

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

    In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,559 views

    True wisdom involves understanding your position before God and turning to him in repentance, asking him to restore you.

    Sermon by Camille Lang Are you wise? Who do you consider wise? What is wisdom? Here are some random wise sayings I found on the internet The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom - H.L. Mencken Men and nations behave wisely once they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Most Important Mission Field

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    A sermon on how to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with our families using Jesus’ family as an illustration. (Material taken from Steve Bowen in Rev Magazine article entitled "Family Discipleship")

    Sermon for 2/12/2006 The Most Important Mission Field Introduction: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her 5 and 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “Honor thy father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Choosing Slavery Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    Any bondage that is not to Christ is a poor choice.

    Intro: This morning marks the first Sunday of Lent. This is a period of six weeks, leading up to Easter, in which we prepare for the glorious resurrection of our Redeemer. Our deliverer is coming. That’s not a new sentiment. Indeed, it even predates Christ by nearly two millennia. And yet, even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Church House Or Courthouse? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

    Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Troy Borst avatar

    An Interview With Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Some people came to see Him and the interview is recorded for us in John 12:20-33. These people came because they wanted to meet Jesus and find out if all the rumors were true.

    AN INTERVIEW WITH JESUS JOHN 12:20-33 INTRODUCTION... Adapted from "Interviewing" by Dan Gillmor (http://bayosphere.com/node/866) I would like you to imagine that you are a journalist about to interview someone of great importance. Perhaps it is the President of the United States or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 44,633 views

    This sermon examines the teachings of false teachers and how to counter them.

    Introduction: There used to be a television game show entitled “Truth or Consequences.” Most people who are old enough to remember will associate that show with Bob Barker. He was the game show host for approximately twenty years. The contestants on the show were given the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    For The Lord's Sake, Pray Church!

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    Only God can bring glory to His church.

    For The Lord’s Sake, Pray Church! Daniel 9:17 (Key ideas from C.H. Spurgeon & Brian Bill) April 2, 2006 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man went to his neighbor’s house to borrow a horse. (The neighbor was a pastor.) 1 The pastor gave the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    The Betrayal Part I Series

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus prediction of betrayal, and at the actions and demeanor of Judas. The sermon ends with communion. This is part one of a two part message.

    The Betrayal Part I Dr. Paul G. Humphrey I received an email the other day that told about a really smart crook. Police in Radnor, Pa., interrogated a suspect by placing a metal Colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The Message "He’s lying" was placed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,513 views

    In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    Sleeping With Another Man's Wife

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,213 views

    Unique twist paralleling the graphic title of this sermon concerning adultery and turning to show those "sleeping" with the Bride of Christ (the Lord's wife - Rev. 21:9).

    2 Sam 11:1-4 1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. 2 And it came to pass in ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    How Important Is Your Name? Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,051 views

    The Bible is filled with accounts regarding how God used people in powerful ways. Both the known and the not-so-much known. Jesus has touched millions of people in a very humble way.

    For a few minutes this morning, I would like you to think about your name. Is it a good name? If you could have named yourself, would you have chosen the same name? There is a meaning behind every name, what is the meaning behind yours? My name means, “strong, a powerful ruler.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    To Whom Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,727 views

    There are many voices in this world. The Bible in 2 Peter 1:19 tells us that as believers we a reliable voice that we can have confidence in if we but listen to that voice. But the question for us is “To whom are we listening?”

    To Whom Are We Listening? Psalm 81:8-13 Someone said, “We live in a world of competing voices. Everyday we are bombarded by various voices from radio, television, videos, DVD’s, books, music, newspapers, internet, billboards, friends, etc. These voices are constantly shouting at us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist