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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What The Bible Says About Alcohol And Social Drinking Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 384 ratings
     | 37,098 views

    Hebrew/Greek Word Study lays foundation for powerfully moving message you can’t argue with in good conscience! Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation.

    Prov. 23:29-35 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Surprising Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,495 views

    The sermon examines the suprising and often overlooked work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On August 6, 1945, at precisely 8:15 AM, a uranium bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within seconds, the entire city lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beneath The Cross Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Promoting Worship For Believers.

    HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #2 By Ivan G. Casteel BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS! Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (KJV) Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

    Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,160 views

    Three obstacles you must overcome if you are to experience genuine freedom in Christ.

    Luke 8:26-39 Freedom in Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church May 30, 2004 Introduction As we begin I want you to think back with me to what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden, to the time after God completed His Creation, but before Adam plunged mankind into sin through the Fall. What must it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Lest We Forget"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,825 views

    A Memorial Day Message. Joshua commanded that stones be set as a memorial at the crossing of the Jordan River. As "living stones", we also are a memorial to what Christ has done for us.

    “Lest We Forget” Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow isn’t just a holiday … a day set aside for picnics, family fun … a day off from work. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The holiday was officially recognized in 1868, as a day, May 30, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

    INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But Wait - There's More!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 8,766 views

    Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

    But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Growing In The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,508 views

    Christians must be careful to walk in the Spirit of God or else they may revert to their old nature.

    May 4, 2003 Morning Service Text: Galatians 5:16-18; 22-25 Subject: Life in the Spirit Title: Growing in the Spirit. The war in Iraq is essentially over. The enemy has been defeated. There are still skirmishes being fought but for all intents and purposes the war is over. This was a war in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 11, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,100 views

    A leader is a person of 1. integrity 2. vision 3. endurance

    We are looking at the gift of leadership today, because it is one of the most important gifts of the Spirit. We are emphasizing spiritual gifts because we want you to desire the gifts of the Spirit and pray to receive at least one, if not more of them, in order that your life might be used by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is At God's Right Hand

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 16, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    Jesus prayer shows us the heart of the Prophet, Priest, and King.

    11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

    Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection:a Second Chance At Living

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    What is it that we wish to remind some and inform others concerning Easter Sunday? That it is an opportunity to walk in a new life. It is an opportunity to let go of the past and reach forward to the present. It is a second chance at living.

    The Resurrection: A Second Chance At Living Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 17 Introduction Illustrations In the Secret Service A gentleman was in front of a preacher coming out of the church one day. The preacher grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said to him, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Missing A Chance To Be Together

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    Are we loosing the art of being together? God would like us to BE TOGETHER!

    HEAR THE INVITATION TO BE ---- WITH /TOGETHER/  knit together! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com MISSING A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER? Matthew 23:37 O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, HOW OFTEN WOULD I HAVE GATHERED THY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Etiquette

    Contributed by Elliott Ivey on May 20, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 26,357 views

    This sermon is designed to inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that that the body of Christ can meet its ultimate destiny.

    Church Etiquette Luke 17:1-4 Thesis: As members of the body of Christ we must learn to understand, protect, rebuke, and forgive one another. Purpose: To inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that the body of Christ can meet it ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist