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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Who Warned You?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

    “WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask.. Seek.. And Knock Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 70,893 views

    Within this command to pray I think we can see five general principles about prayer.

    “Ask, … Seek … And Knock” Matt 7:7-11 There is nothing that reveals more about a believer than his or her prayer life. How that individual approaches God and what that individual is willing to ask for reveals how he or she views God. We frame our requests in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

    The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pathway Of Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 494 ratings
     | 45,858 views

    For others, it was a path, but for Jesus a journey. So, it is with our lives.

    THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Cornwall April 3, 2004 Read Matthew 21.1-11 If we ask people to describe life, most will depict it in the same way- as a path or a road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And Be Warriors For Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    As a Christian you are being enlisted to do the following… be strong…but how? in the Lord’s power in the Lord’s might We are called to be strong in the sovereign unlimited power of the Lord—in the power of His might—in His ability to use His power

    Come and Be God’s Warrior Called to be Warriors for Christ Called to Suit up for Battle Called to wear our Armor always It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,759 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help - Pt. 2 - The Help Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,469 views

    It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

    HELP! Pt. 2 – The Help Place I. Introduction – VIDEO ROLLIN Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Priority Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    God’s priority is for us to invest our lives into others, being a source of Good News

    During the course of our series, "Your Bucket List," we have been looking at the things we need to do, or the things we need to prioritize in our life before we "kick the bucket." The Bible says our life here on earth is but a breath, our days are like a passing shadow (Ps. 39:5; 144:4). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Compromise

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,920 views

    Psalm 1 teaches us that abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity and a righteous walk with God.

    COMPROMISE Psalm 1 THEME: Abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity of a righteous walk with God. INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: compromise? Is compromise bad? Is it always bad? Well, if two porcupines, want to snuggle, a little compromise here and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Maturity-How To Grow Spiritually

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,140 views

    Paul understood that God had a plan for him and that even though he had his own desires, he should make plans in accord Gods plan, and sometimes this meant that he would need to be flexible in his own plans.

    . . . that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,946 views

    Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

    Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    You Believe Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    3rd sermon in a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

    Intro: I’m not sure if you know this or not…but this is an election year. I know…you really haven’t seen much on the news about this, have you? Obviously the big news is the Presidential race, and I’ve got to admit…for a political junkie like myself, it has been some what entertaining. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chain Reaction Of Hope

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    An expositional nessage on Romans 5:1-5 which concluded with the Lord’s Supper.

    The Chain Reaction of Hope Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6, 2008 Recently, I went to Webster’s Dictionary online and typed in the following words: chain reaction. This is one definition provided: Chain Reaction: a number of events triggered by the same initial event. So, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,158 views

    God is not just pleased when a church has large numbers in attendance, God is pleased when a church, regardless of it’s size is being the salt and the light in the community.

    PRAY Father, thank you for giving us Your Word that is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our pathway. It is through Your holy word that we find the truth. Teach us to live by Your truth every day. Help us not to detour from Your precepts. Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Me Can't Stands No More! The End Vs The Beginning

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    We look at Popeye’s critical mistake to not prepare before the crisis. Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge.

    ME CAN’T STANDS NO MORE... IS THIS THE END? OR THE BEGINNING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let me invite you to be a missionary and go where few dare to go: Sit on the first two pews! Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge. I. WE HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God