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  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Beware of false teachers!

    I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Heart Of A Hero

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 83 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    A message on overcoming adversities we face.

    The Heart Of A Hero 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1. Benaiah was vigilant because of the company he enjoyed. A. He was one of 30,000 men who faithfully served King David. (2 Sam 6:1) B. He was one of 30 mighty men who led the armies of Israel. (1 Chr 11:15) C. He was one of 3 of David’s mightiest men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,615 views

    This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

    - Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Name Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    The Name Is Jesus

    A. The Time Arrives At Last B. The Setting and the scene 1. The glad moments of Joseph’s love for Mary 2. Joseph’s world tumbles...Mary is with child 3. The angel’s message: "Fear not." The giving of the name C. The name Jesus 1. The Orgin of the Name A. Moses seems to have originated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "It It Time To Mount The Mountain!:

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    The children wanted "more." Joshua saw right past their complaint. There is a difference between getting a hand out and a hand up!

    Introduction: The children from the tribe of Ephraim had a complaint. They brought their concern to Joshua. They said, "We need more room. Our inheritance is not enough. We are a great people (numerically) and need a larger portion than the other tribes of Israel!" Joshua saw right past their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,349 views

    In this passage (vv. 16-21) Paul summarizes the motive of the whole Christian life. Christ died for all and the old self of the Christian died in that death. He arose a new man. In this newness of life he has acquired a new set of standards. He no longer

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In verses 14 and 15 Paul comes to two conclusions: 1. The total depravity of man (v.14). If Christ died for all, then all must be dead in trespasses and sin. 2. God’s purpose for saving us (v. 15). He died that we might live through Him and for Him, and one day with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare 2 B Different In Missions/Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,181 views

    How can we be different (more effective) in the area of missions/evangelism? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

    DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Missions/Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Missions A. Go with Authority: His was a Sure Character B. Go with Purity: His was a Sinless Character C. Go with Compassion: His was a Sacrificial Character Shift from Self-centered Thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Who Would Not Bow To Peer Pressure, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,491 views

    Daniel purposed deep within his heart, that regardless what others would do, he would respectfully not bow to the king’s request.

    Peer pressure- A man who would not yield to peer pressure Part 3 Text: Romans 14:23, …for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Daniel 1 A. Daniel purposed in his heart 1. Purposed a. Heb. #7760- The basic root idea of this verb is to put, place something somewhere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Fleshing Out Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Examine the relationship between faith and works.

    Has your faith been fleshed out? When something is fleshed out you put skin, flesh and meat over the bones. The same must occur in our spiritual lives. Our faith must be covered with substance. Without substance there is no faith. James spoke of the relationship between faith and works. Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    The apostle Paul expounds upon a Christians freedom in his epistle to the Galatians.

    Four basic observations concerning the Christian’s freedom: 1. You’ve been set free -- don’t turn back. (Galatians 5:1) a. Paul’s readers were freed from the bondage of the law. (Galatians 5:2-4) b. As Christians we are freed from the bondage of sin. (Romans 8:1-4) c. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Against Sin

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

    THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Triumphing Over Trouble"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,895 views

    "Triumphing Over Trouble"

    "Triumphing Over Trouble" - Psalm 3 David's Conflict - 3:1,2 The Hurtfulness of His Son A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Facing The Giants In Life

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014
     | 5,897 views

    “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses”

    Facing the Giants in Life Text: I Tim. 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” Introduction: IN EASTON’S BIBLE DICTIONARY Giant symbolize Violent or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Freedom From The Law. Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,670 views

    What is the Law and how to be Free from it!

    1.) The Reason we are Free from the Law. Vs. 1-3 Vs. 1—The Law has no power over a Dead Man. Vs. 2-3—Illustration of Marriage. Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (NIV) Key: The contract is binding only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of Light

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,629 views

    BELIEVERS MUST BE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.

    PEOPLE OF LIGHT OBSERVATION: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS WAS A SUMMARY OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO RESCUE US FROM THE OLD LIFE AND ASSURES A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. GOD WILL EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE THAT LIFE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV) AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist