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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Basic Christianity 101

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    THE WAY WE JUDGE OTHERS MATTERS TO GOD!

    BASIC CHRISTIANITY 101: THE WAY WE JUDGE PSALM 133/ MATTHEW 7:1-6 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 31, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CONSERVATIVE CHURCH AND THE LIBERAL UNIVERSITY:email I LUV YEW: I got your back You got mine, I’ll help you out Anytime. To see you hurt To see you cry, Makes me weep And wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    1st in a 12 week series on the Sermon on the Mount

    The Beatitudes (Part 1) When we start a new series, it has been our custom to start with some context, and background, explain some big idea that will serve as a unifying them for the series, and then finally zero-in on the particulars of a certain passage. I like that approach… and, quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sacredness Of Submission

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    Submission to God is the key to the Christian’s spiritual growth and maturity. Not only that, but without submission there can be no direction for the child of God. Submission is the pivotal point in any Christian’s life.

    The Sacredness Of Submission Text: Rom.12: 1-2 Intro: The philosophy of our world today seems to be summed up in the phrase made popular in the 60’s: “Do your own thing.” The basic idea of that philosophy was individualism; just be yourself; throw off the antiquated restrictions of the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    "Let There Be Light"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

    “Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    I Know Whom I Have Believed

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 35,609 views

    In this exhortation to Timothy, Paul is admonishing him and us (as believers) to confess our Lord, to be convicted of His gospel, and to be committed to serving Him. To be able to say, "I know in whom I have believed ..."

    I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED II TIMOTHY 1:12 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word wrought peace with in my heart. I know not how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    When Your Name Is Called?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    Does your name bless or curse people and will you have a name of blessing or cursing after you die?

    When Your Name Is Called? What’s in a name? We all have them. Maybe our name is very common or like one fellow from W VA our names may be unique. Seems they put names in a hat and drew out the size tag, 6 7/8 and that is what they named him 6 7/8 Jones. Whatever our name is it has meaning now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,761 views

    The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

    HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heaven's Heroes: Abel Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    Because Abel believed, he offered a better sacrifice; because he offered a better sacrifice, he obtained righteousness; because he obtained righteousness, he is for all the ages a living voice saying, "Righteousness is by faith."

    [The outline was borrowed from John MacArthur’s Hebrews commentary.] Hebrews 11:4—“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it HE BEING DEATH YET SPEAKETH.” James Moffatt wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The C's Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Tim Hohm on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    The Great Commission is blind to differences -- God sent His Son for ALL and no color, caste, or culture should deter the urgency of the message of the cross.

    The ¡§C¡¦s¡¨ of Evangelism Central Assembly, El Sobrante, CA September 5, 2003 Tim Hohm, tim@revtim.com Acts 10:34-35 (NIV) Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism [35] but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Hamby avatar

    Prophecies Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 37,477 views

    The Birth of Christ is described as a sign by Isaiah, this sermon explores the fact that his birth was a sign of God’s power, God’s love and God’s faithfulness!

    “Prophecies of Christmas” Isaiah 7:14 The Christmas story in the Bible begins earlier than you might expect, several hundred years earlier, in the Old Testament. One Old Testament prophecy after another promised the coming Messiah who would redeem the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Is His Name On Your List

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    A simple sermon that can be used anytime before Christmas with the question of what are you giving God this Christmas.

    Is His Name on Your List 12/15/03 Psalm 116:12 The time is almost upon us. We’ve made our list and have checked it twice; and the truth be known, we give whether they are naughty or nice. If you have kids like mine, you’ve had the countdown for many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Robert Dyson avatar

    Why We Praise Him

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 31,650 views

    This sermon is designed to rekindle our passion of praise by focusing on the what and why of praise.

    One of the things that distinguishes the people of God from all others is praise. We who have been born again, filled and baptized with the Spirit posses a burning and blazing desire to praise the Lord. Praise is an instinctive behavior for the true child of God; the true child of God has a severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Stay With The Lord

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 36,303 views

    Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

    Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 13,500 views

    Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

    Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Renewal Of Bapitsm Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    In a series on the Seven Marks of Discipleship that have been identified by the elders of Good Shepherd Church, this sermon prepares for that series as the congregation participates in a Renewal of Baptism service

    The writer of Ephesians says, “There is one baptism.” Presbyterians believe that very literally. Other churches may baptize their members many times. I know if I were to suddenly become a Southern Baptist, my baptism wouldn’t count. I’d have to be rebaptized. I know some people who every few ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed