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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Importance Of Sound Doctrine

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,717 views

    Doctrine is not a theological mystery only found in classrooms but the basic teachings of scripture that must we must apply to our lives to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

    As the church has entered the postmodern era, historic biblical teaching has fallen by the wayside and new theologies have taken their place. The ‘new theology’ downplays the value of scripture and shifts the focus on emotionalism and experiential Christianity instead of Christianity based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Worship

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,469 views

    This is the first message in a six week series on basic elements of living within the will of God. The series includes messages on worship, Bible Study, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, and doing the will of God. The series was based on a drag racing th

    The Fast Tracks of Faith February 23, 2003 Sunday AM The Heart of Worship Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,034 views

    There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

    This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Spirit Filled Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    What does it take to live a spirit filled life?

    In Acts 2, the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, when gathered in the upper room we read, starting at verse 1, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So Send I You

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,621 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave his disciples the Great Commission, to be his representatives in making known the Gospel, following the pattern of his mission to Earth, the Same Method, the Same Motivation and the Same Means.

    SO SEND I YOU The farewell words of a Christian leader are listened to with special attention. The Bible records the parting speeches of some of it’s great characters as they hand the torch of witness to a new generation, but the farewell speech that I would have most liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 22,168 views

    In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

    OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ship Of Dreams: Titanic Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,999 views

    Although, stereotypically, we think that young women are looking for romance from films, while men crave for adventure, in fact all of us, if we are honest, long for both.

    --note-- 1997, 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet - - - - - I wasn’t very keen to see Titanic when it first came out. A few particularly bad experiences of sea sickness in small boats, miles from land, coupled with thoughts of how terrifying it would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Curse Of Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    The Bible is very clear concerning our responsibility to forgive and forgive we must.

    Psalm 103 A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Virtues

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,959 views

    Is it OK to want more?

    MATTHEW 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

    Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    A New Attitude Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,369 views

    Seeing Jesus as our example in examining our attitudes

    SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW ATTITUDE” Philippians 2:3-11 A man received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity; those that weren’t profanity were, to say the least, rude. The man tried to change the bird’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Adams avatar

    Foundation Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    Subject: Refocusing on the basics. Proposition: "Faith is the Foundation of our relationship with God."

    Suggested Reading: Heb 11:1-6 Sermon Text: Romans 5:1 This morning I am wrestling with the concept of building our faith! One thing I do know - our family, our friends, our world needs us to have as much faith as we can possibly attain! Let me pose a situation for you... If someone, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Mind Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,199 views

    We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

    “Transformers” Pt. 1 – The Mind I. Introduction We are told that once we meet Jesus everything will change. We have heard it and perhaps quoted it ourselves, “Behold old things have passed away and all things are new” and “if any man is in Christ he is a new creature.” But my question is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mercy . . . Mercy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,651 views

    What does it mean to be merciful? Can you be merciful without forgiving others?

    Mercy . . . . Mercy November 2, 2008 Matthew 5:3-7 Does anyone who is over 30 years old remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist