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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Redeem Your Suffering

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 3,347 views

    We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

    FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Warnings, For The Wise

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    This is a verse upon verse teaching on the book of Proverbs. The text is in NKJ and then it's broken down from the NLT.

    Warnings, for the Wise Proverbs 24:1-34 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. 3 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Making The Most Of Babylon Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

    Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 1: The Need For Humility

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    First message looking at the "woes" that Jesus brings down on the Pharisees and religious leaders during Holy Week

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 1 - The Need for Humility Matthew 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I’m willing to bet that no one likes a hypocrite. At least no one I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    39th in a series from Ephesians. Our words can either tear down or build up.

    In February of 2007, a 31 year old female posted this question on Answerbag.com: "Sticks and stones my break my bones, but words will never harm me." Is this true? Why or why not? There were some very heartfelt answers to that question, but one in particular caught my attention. An anonymous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Proclamations In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,808 views

    Message is about the fulfillment of hope people saw coming down the streets of Jerusalem on the day of the Triumphal entry.

    PROCLAMATIONS IN JERUSALEM Mark 11 Sunday, March 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “Place Called Hope”, by the Gaither Vocal Band, tells the story of the Prodigal Son. His story illustrates the hope people long for…that maybe, just maybe, we can be accepted, delivered, rescued even ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    God's Gifts To Us Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 4,298 views

    The Galatians were falling back and Paul reminds them of the gifts from God they would be laying down.

    Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Title: God’s gifts to us “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my previous way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Putting It All Together Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

    In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Jesus Love For His Own

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,706 views

    Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

    JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Jesus Goes To Vegas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    A sermon about breaking down barriers and living more simple lives in order to make disciples of Christ.

    John 4:5-42 “Jesus Goes to Vegas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,327 views

    Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

    Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Crowns And Rewards

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,791 views

    When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

    A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Your Weakness Is Not Your Failure But Your Means For Strength In Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    When we fall we shouldn't stay down but rise up in the name of Jesus and move on

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR WEAKNESS IS NOT YOUR FAILURE BUT YOUR MEANS TO STRENGTH IN JESUS John 18:25-27 King James Version (KJV) 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Reforming Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,420 views

    I would like to set down five principles of public worship that are important for reforming our worship.

    Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Hatred

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,512 views

    They know the way they are living, so to put a Christian down makes them feel better about themselves.

    Strife-bitter conflict or rivalry: bitter and sometimes violent conflict, struggle, or rivalry Hatred is inescapable. Sooner or later, despite all our precautions, someone, somewhere will hate us. And if we're followers of Jesus, it will happen sooner rather than later. In John 15:18-16:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist