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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Lifter Of The Arms, Be A Gapstander

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    We need people to lift the arms of those that hang down. We need people to stand in the gap for the lost, the hurt, and the dying.

    BE A LIFTER OF THE ARMS, BE A GAP STANDER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST PRAY FOR THE UNHINDERED POWER OF THE GOSPEL TO BE FREELY RELEASED ALL AROUND US. WE MUST BUILD A TEAM THAT RELEASES GOD’S UNHINDERED POWER! A. LET US NOT HINDER THE GOSPEL THAT WE TEACH! LOOK HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    James, the brother of our Lord, tells us not to discouraged, drawn away or deceived when we’re tempted.

    Holiness and Temptation Text: James 1:12-18 Introduction: If you are a visitor here at CLCBC this morning, I would like to introduce you to the 8th message in a series that I have entitled, "In the World, But Not of It." This phrase was part of the content found in a prayer of our Lord’s in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William McCaffery avatar

    Can You Hear The Groaning?

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

    Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Gospel According To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,639 views

    This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

    In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    One Source, The Authority Of Scripture - Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 31,022 views

    Fourth in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the Bible - One Source.

    Back to SCHOOL– One Source, The Authority of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    Sermon Six of a series

    The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    Understanding the basic disciplines that were practiced by the FIRST CHURCH and leading God’s people to recapture that foundation.

    2002: The Paradigm of Spiritual Passion ¡V Part Two ¡§Our Window of Opportunity¡¨ Acts 2:42-47 „¦Larry L. Thompson (1-27-2002) Introduction: This great country that we love has been given what I believe is one more chance, one more window of opportunity, to return to our spiritual heritage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    More Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    Do the signs of the times reveal the coming of the Lord? What does God’s Word say must occur before the Lord’s return? His Word warns that Christ is coming back! Are you ready? Come & learn... More Signs Of The Times.

    MORE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Matthew 24:1-14 INTRODUCTION Quite some time ago, Mt. Saint Helens became the object of concern as it started sending puffs of smoke hundreds of feet into the Washington sky. - Every piece of scientific evidence collected in the labs and on the field predicted the volcano ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Of Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    A sermon on Acts 3:16, 19 (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 3:19)

    Sermon for 4/28/2002 Acts 3:16-19 Introduction: For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. The skier appeared in good form as he headed down the jump, but then, for no apparent reason, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,756 views

    Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

    The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Be Opened

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

    Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,317 views

    Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

    WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    How Failures Should Pray Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,195 views

    What should we do when we don’t feel worthy to come to God? What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? The problem is that we don’t want to come to Jesus when we feel dirty.

    Purpose: To describe what godly repentance is. Aim: I want the listener to pray properly when they sin. INTRODUCTION: We have all failed God. We have all felt like failures. What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? Jesus said we should come to Him: Matthew 11:28-30 28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Instructions For Victory

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,511 views

    The Christian life is a warfare. But this message suggests three practices that will pave the way for victory in the spiritual battles of life.

    Instructions For Victory Text: 1 Cor.15: 57; 2 Cor.2: 14 Intro: Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe has a saying that I have found helpful for many years. It goes something like this: “We aren’t fighting for victory; we’re fighting from victory.”(1) “But,” you may ask, “if we are fighting from victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran