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  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    Those who derive their reality from the world they see and hear about them are not living in the true reality that God wants for them.

    The Jewish people were confident of their standing as the "People of God." They had this confidence for two major reasons; they could trace their lineage back to Abraham, and they bore the sign of the covenant which was circumcision. Jesus acknowledged their physical lineage in the previous section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    If we are to have a Biblical worldview, we must develop Biblical convictions. TS-------------„³ Today, we are going to look at one key crucial conviction by addressing two questions related to the sinless life of Jesus Christ.

    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah (topical) Intro 1. What is your worldview? 2. James Sire defines a worldview as, ¡§¡Ka set of¡Kassumptions¡Kwhich we hold (consciously or unconsciously) about the basic makeup of our world.¡¨ 3. A worldview is a grid-work, a paradigm, a model, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

    The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Judgment: Not What You Think Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

    Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

    The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    What does Jesus look like?

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS (B) Revelation 1: 9-20 What does Jesus look like? Helen Howarth Lemmel (1864-1961) was born in Great Britain to a Methodist pastor who moved his family to the United States when Helen was a child. She went on to become a famous Christian singer and composer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mother's Awake!

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on May 11, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,700 views

    Mother’s Day message to challenge moms to make a differecne right where they are.

    Mother’s Awake! Judges 4:4-9 Today we salute all our mothers and tell you thanks for doing an awesome job. The world would be a horrible place without the influence of mothers. Think of all the wisdom dished out by our mothers. Everything that we’ve needed to know somewhere a long the line mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting Off And Putting On

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,616 views

    As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

    Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trinity

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 227 ratings
     | 30,255 views

    Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord's Prayer Choices--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with a spiritual choice about prayer and about life.

    The Lord’s Prayer Choices Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    The cross is the symbol of the Christian faith. It is our central message.

    CSI: Easter 5 of 5 in Series The Message of the Cross INTRODUCTION A teacher’s aide in Pennsylvania was suspended for wearing a necklace with a small, one inch cross. Prior to the suspension, Brenda had been warned by her supervisor either to remove the cross or to conceal it under her blouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Hebrews 6:4-6? Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    In this day of modern preaching on eternal security, does a Christian ever reach the place of backsliding and becoming apostate? Let’s study it out.

    Heb. 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Winning The Heretics Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,309 views

    Exposition of Jude 22-23

    Text: Jude 22-23, Title: Winning the Heretics, Date/Place: 10/14/06, LSCC, AM A. Opening illustration: May 26, 2002, Memorial Day weekend, a barge pilot passed out and hit a bridge span of I-40 over the Arkansas River. This accident dropped a 600 foot span of the bridge 62 feet into the swift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    dealing with conflict biblically

    "The Blessings of Children" Matthew 18:1-14 October 26, 1997 Illustration: I can’t help thinking this morning about the story of the man who was having a new sidewalk put in. His neighbor had two young, inquisitive boys, who always seemed to get into trouble. Well, sure enough, they managed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,241 views

    In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ