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  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Maturing Christian Leaves The Old Life Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Picture # 9 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The woman caught in adultery is the picture of the maturing Christian leaving his or her old life of sin.

    Picture # 9: The maturing Christian leaves the old life of sin. John 8:1-11. Before we look at the text, take a look at the problem: The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not include John 7:53-8:11. A reason this manuscript was not included in the early manuscripts could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Power Of Ressurection

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    This is a short story about one man’s experience with the risen Christ.

    Jesus is alive! This is a story of one man’s encounter with His risen Lord. As Ed contemplated a short-term evangelistic mission trip to Kenya, Africa it clearly seemed to be God’s will. For some time he had a vision to lead the church he pastors to a deeper commitment to international ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Promises From God's Word

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,169 views

    God’s Word records many great and precious promises made to all those who will come by faith in Jesus Christ.

    PROMISES FROM GOD’S WORD II Pet. 1:4 INTRO. God has made many promises and they are recorded in the pages of His Holy Word. Some of these promises are directed to you. They are yours for the claiming if you will take them. God’s promises become effective when we read about them, accept them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    Free At Last!

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    Many people become a Christian but not living a Christian life, a life that free from every bondage. Don’t let satan keep you in his bondage!

    FREE AT LAST! In Exodus 5:1 we will find, there are 4 conditions where God can say that we are free from "the bondage of corruption into THE GLORIOUS LIBERTY OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD," First, "Let My people..." (2 Chron. 7:14 said that God’s people is the one that called by His Name). Second, "... ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Satan Who?

    Contributed by Mathew Holloway on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    To show that since we are now the Sons Of God, satan has NO authority over us.

    INTRODUCTION: Let’s bring satan into perspective satan means "Arch enemy of good, and accuser" SATAN IS: Fallen, Defeated, Nothing on his own, Small, Ignorant, Weak. HE WILL NEVER FIGHT YOU AT YOUR STRONGEST MOMENT- Rather he will wait until your weakness is shown REALITY: He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Starting Over Again And Again And Again…

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    Starting over is never easy but with Christ’s presence it is always good...

    Naaman had leprosy. This commander of an army, valiant soldier, tool of his nation’s victory, and highly respected man had been cursed with this horrid disease. Second Kings records this story in order that we might learn that God’s power, mercy, and healing isn’t just for Israel. But Naaman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    All Who Fall Asleep In Christ Will Be Made Alive

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    funeral sermon

    1 Corinthians 15:17-22 "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Romans 8 Funeral

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 36,833 views

    Death of a young man in a car accident. This is no time for trite words or easy answers because there are no easy answers for a time like this.

    _______ Funeral 2 December 2002 John 14:1-6, Romans 8:31-39 There is a dark picture that was painted centuries ago called “The March of Death”. The message is clear. It pictures death marching through the throngs of humanity calling, at will, whom he chooses. He called the young and the old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Off My Back Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 25,331 views

    To be truly Free in Christ we must learn how to get rid of some excess baggage.

    “BREAKING FREE IN CHRIST” SERIES TODAYS MESSAGE “GET OFF MY BACK” HEBREWS 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Security In God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,635 views

    David affirms the reality that we can have security in God.

    Security in God Psalm 27:1-3 November 11, 2001 Morning Service Veteran’s from the Bible The Bible is filled with many wonderful stories of ordinary people who made an extraordinary difference in the nation of Israel. There are people from all walks of life. There were shepherds, fishermen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Promise Keeper Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES

    BIG IDEA: GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES I. (:1-7) THE HEART SONG OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE Who is addressed here as God’s covenant people? "seed of Abraham" = "His servant" "O sons of Jacob" = "His chosen ones" What should be their Heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

    Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    The Man From Uz

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    Bad Things can happen to Good People, but God can work all things together for GOOD!

    Introduction A. The Book of Job describes a tremendous crisis in the life of a great man of God 1. It is a book that helps answer the lifelong question - "Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? 2. Sometimes unconfessed sin can lead to great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy James avatar

    A Season Of Seeking

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

    Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

    What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ