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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Loving Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,998 views

    In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

    A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What The Country Needs Now

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    God is to be trusted to bless our nation, even when there are problems in the world.

    Scripture Introduction It might seem that nothing could be less relevant than a chapter from an ancient book, describing a transition in political power of a nation half the world away, which occurred over 3000 years ago! But the events of that day and time include: • Corrupt politicians taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Battlefield Of Truth Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    If we’re going to save ourselves and our churches from moral ruin, then we must preach, practice, and persevere in God’s Word.

    Several years ago, Art Linkletter had a TV show where he would interview children about various subjects, and those children would say “some of the darndest things,” as the name of the show suggested. There was humor in their statements and sometimes quite a bit of wisdom. Well, this last week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 25, 2012
     | 5,430 views

    As members of the body of Christ, we as Christians need to pay more attention to the persecuted members of the body of Christ world wide.

    The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts This message today will and should cause all of us to be sad, very sad but also very much encouraged too! I will inform you of some great human tragedies and I will also show you just how brave and faithful some foreign Christians are and in so doing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Verses Humility Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    Pride and humility are the outcomes of attitudes and opinion we harbor and the choices we make. The harmful results of pride are repeatedly contrasted with humility & with its benefits. So the sayings in Proverbs hammer hard against pride & drives home th

    PRIDE VERSES HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs is direct and forceful in rejecting pride and honoring humility. Pride is pagan behavior. It has no place in the lives of God's people. Pride is a declaration of independence from God if not an assertion of war against Him. Pride therefore draws ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,458 views

    Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

    LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 51 ratings
     | 48,819 views

    A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

    At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breath, Part I Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

    Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Messenger Called Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    "Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

    A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Would Be Crucified Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    the prediction of the melting and crucifixion of Christ

    April 9, 2003 Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Relate To Teens? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,628 views

    To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny?

    How to Relate to Teens? Thesis: To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny? Texts: Ephesians 6:1-4: 1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Like The Magi

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

    How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Covenant With God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,194 views

    An Anglican’s reflection on the Methodist Covenant

    04-01-09 Frisby Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction A story is told of a man in the church who once made a covenant with a young vicar. They agreed that, come what may. they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does The Bible Mean, To Be Born Again?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    We might be surprised if we really knew how many people there are that really don’t understand, what being “born again” really means, and what being “saved” really consists of.

    John 1: 12-13 WHAT DOES THE BIBLE MEAN, TO BE BORN AGAIN? 1-3-09 I believe this is the appropriate message to start the New Year out with, becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus. Listen as I read today’s text found in JOHN 1:12-13 12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist