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  • Tim Huie avatar

    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

    Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,527 views

    From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

    Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2009
     | 4,179 views

    This message focuses on worship in the New Testament.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 6 Scripture: John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20; Revelations 21:3-4, 6-7 Introduction: Last week my message focused on the periods of worship in the Old Testament and how they developed based on the Israelites’ understanding of God. As they experienced God first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Names We Wear

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    We find in the New Testament Scriptures that those who obey the Gospel are designated by various names or titles. Each one gives us a picture of who and what we are.

    We find in the New Testament Scriptures that those who obey the Gospel are designated by various names or titles. Each one gives us a picture of who and what we are. Let’s look at four of these names: Christian This first name was actually invented by unbelievers. In Acts 11:26, we learn that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Reasons why I believe the Bible is the "Word of God"

    Introduction a. Last week was the second step in a grand adventure, as we looked at some of the Big Questions thinking people always ask. i. Where did we come from? Who are we? Why are we here? How should we live? Where are we going? ii. 1st week - Is it okay to question God? To ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    When a person truly repents and seeks God’s favor again, more changes than meets the eye. There is underlying power in the forgiveness of God to do more than what we think.

    The Power of Forgiveness Griffith Baptist Church – 4/12/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 51:7-13 Key verse: Psalms 51:13 – Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Premise: When a person truly repents and seeks God’s favor again, more changes than meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

    Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Year Tree Planting

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

    New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Means To Be God's! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009
     | 5,468 views

    What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

    (PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,667 views

    This is another parable fo which Jesus offers an interpreation. As a kingdom parable, this parable teaches how God’s Kingdom can be presently at work breaking into this world at the same time that evil is also at work.

    The Parables of Jesus Wheat and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 May 31, 2009 The parable of the wheat and weeds. Another parable that Jesus offers an interpretation, which in Matthew sandwiches two other really brief parables—mustard and yeast. All of which have similar themes and seek to explain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Were You Saved? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,662 views

    Paul has been defining & defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to legalistic slavery.

    GALATIONS 3: 1-5 HOW WERE YOU SAVED? [Romans 8: 12-16] Paul has been defining and defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winds Of Change Are Upon Us

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,955 views

    Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion states: "Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it." In other words, change is dependent...

    The Winds of Change Are Upon Us Introduction: Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion states: "Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it." In other words, change is dependent upon some other source or force. At first thought, we would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Slipping Back Into Darkness While The Light Is Still On

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    This sermon deals with believers who slip back into darkness while the light is still on.

    Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (drift away). For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One For All Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,278 views

    The only walls appropriate for the household of God are load-bearing walls, to strengthen us for the work of the church.

    Almost everywhere I looked while preparing this sermon I found a reference to Robert Frost’s wonderful poem, “Mending Wall.” He begins it with the famous line, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” The poem then goes on to tell of two neighbors who meet at the wall between their two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed