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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    If Jesus Had Not Come To This World : Imagine A World Without Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY

    IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST **************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY THE MESSAGE IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

    1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That God Hates

    Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

    THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Running To Win In The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,988 views

    Writing the Corinthian believers who lived just 10 miles from the famous Isthmian Games, Paul challenged them not merely to join the race of faith but to be serious about it and run to win. God wants winning believers! In our present sports-crazed world,

    Intro: Perhaps the most remarkable scene in sports is the marathoner’s last lap at the end of a tough 26-mile race. As the exhausted runner presses to the finish line, the crowd in the Olympic stadium cheers him on. With eyes focused on the finish line, the runner fully exerts whatever remaining ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Desiring All But Losing All

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich an

    Intro: The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich and famous had driven many to the trap ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by S S on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,845 views

    Sermon on Proverbs 2:1-11 - The fear of the Lord.

    Prov 2:1-11 The fear of the Lord INTRODUCTION ILL -- Books and exams Do you remember your first word? Or perhaps your first textbook? If not, then I’m sure you’ll remember your first exam? For many of us, especially those who are students, there is a constant need to increase and seek after ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "I Know The Plans"

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,831 views

    A brief testimony given at LoveDenver in Denver,NC

    Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Today I want to share my testimony with you. In the late 1960s when I was in my teens I worked at an independent chain store called Park-n-Shop ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,140 views

    Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Bear More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014
     | 8,404 views

    A look at John 15 on Jesus' words about the two steps toward bearing "much fruit."

    THE PATH TO BEARING MORE FRUIT: 1. God wants us to be fruitful. - John 15:2, 4, 5, 8. - It¡¦s abundantly clear from this passage that God wants us to be fruitful. Let¡¦s take that a step further: He also expects us to be fruitful. - Being fruitful is a defining characteristic of the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Way Back To God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    Peter is the perfect example of how to get away from God... and how to come back.

    The Way Back To God" Jeremiah 3:12-13 What is a "backslider? Not a funny question . Two kinds of people described as "backsliders.... l. Those who joined a church but no longer attend and do not live by Christian principles. Not back sliders because they have not slid away from God... they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Way Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 25, 2013
     | 4,620 views

    Psalm 1:6 Compares the life of Jacob and finally the right choice he made to walk in the way of righteousness.

    —Ps 1:6 A. One of our most pleasant pastimes, as North Americans, is to make choices. Women love to go to the Shoe shop and choose between dozens of different kinds of shoes. Our entire retail industry is based upon the premise that people want selection, they want to choose. B. VIDEO - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,390 views

    Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

    DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Learning From The Great Teacher

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,735 views

    Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way.

    Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way. The theme of that reading is growing and walking in faith and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Passionate Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017
     | 5,819 views

    A PASSIONATE PURPOSE AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING DRIVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

    Passionate Purpose 2/19/17 Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION Great Moments in the NBA Asleep on the bench Carmelo Anthony Vince Carter Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman Great Moments in Church Asleep in the row Alan Hirsch is an Australian missiologist, author, and thought leader in the missional church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

    AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational