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  • James May avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,835 views

    #4 in the James Series. This one has a sub-title, "The Real Source of Temptation".

    4 The Devil Made Me Do It (The Real Source of Temptation) By Pastor Jim May Book of James James 1:13-17 I am on a diet again. But like most people, diets are only a temporary answer. On my diet I am supposed to not have chocolate candy. In fact, I’ve heard that most chocolate isn’t good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Facing The Giants Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,612 views

    A sermon following the Virginia Tech tragedy.

    Facing the Giants Isaiah 58 Introduction A. This past week has confirmed to us once again that there are giants in the land. We often forget about them until they raise their ugly head and shout out to us from the street. a. Like Goliath starred down the Israelites in the valley of Elah (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Trust Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,323 views

    You cannot always trust what you see, because our eyes were not designed to see everything there is. The spiritual world holds much we cannot see.

    Don’t Trust Your eyes. Joke: a. A woman walks in a store to return a pair of eyeglasses that she had purchased for her husband a week before. "What seems to be the problem, madam?" "I’m returning these glasses I bought for my husband. He’s still not seeing things my way." b. Never lie to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "S" Word: Husbands And Wives Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    God gave us marriage as a picture of Christ’s love for His church. We faithfully show the world His love for us in the way we accurately display that picture in our marital submission.

    1. Marital submission is about a mutual position 2. Marital submission is about a marvelous preparation 3. Marital submission is about a mysterious picture EPHESIANS 5:22-33 On June 14, 2000, Southern Baptists created a firestorm of controversy. Leaders of our convention were all over the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Put God In A Box Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,920 views

    Sixth in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on worship.

    I’m going to put the pictures of several people up on the screen and I’d like you to respond with the first word that pops into your mind. • Mugshots of Bill Gates when he was arrested in Albuquerque in 1977 for reckless driving • Childhood photo of Jean Claude Van Damme with glasses • Childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changed Before Our Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
     | 4,159 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Sermon – Glory – Changed before our eyes! 1. Introduction (joke, etc about being changed) a. Joke: i. Hospital waiting room. One rather self-important individual was getting impatient. Unwilling to wait any longer, he barged in and demanded to be seen by the doctor. "Don’t you know who I am?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Michael, Row That Boat Ashore! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    We are engaged in spiritual warfare, not just minor disputes, and so must take on the enemy. God calls not only "Michaels", leaders, but also "ordinary angels". When we engage evil, we create the opportunity for salvation, wholeness, to be done. Victor

    Imagine that it’s Sunday afternoon. You are on the turf at FedEx field. You have been assigned to play defense for the Deadskins ... er, I mean, the Redskins. Yes, you. You have been assigned to play defense; why not? Nobody else is doing it! Spurrier says to you, “When one of them gets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking God's Heart

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 29,628 views

    The heart break God experiences when we disobey Him is discussed. His sorrow is birthed out of a deep longing for us to enjoy th fulness of His good provision for our lives.

    Breaking God’s Heart Hosea 11:1-8 3-24-02 Intro: Have you ever Asked yourself the Question: What’s it like for God? We look at almost every experience in life from the perspective of –“How does this impact me?” I’m not saying that is altogether wrong- I’m just saying that is usually our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,335 views

    Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

    The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does God Answer Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    This sermon seeks to show how God answers prayer.

    Scripture Today is January 1, 2006, the first day of the New Year. It is also the first day of our annual Week of Prayer. Therefore it seems appropriate to preach a message on the subject of prayer. All Christians pray. Some pray frequently; others pray infrequently. However, all Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Made It To Heaven Now What

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    This sermon deals with believers going before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of their lives.

    I Made It To Heaven, Now What GNLCC 11/13/2005 Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Let’s suppose one cold day you were down at Lake Erie and you saw a fisherman fall out of his boat not too far from shore. He yelled out help, “I can’t swim. Somebody help me.” You’re a pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Waiting Expectantly For Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,516 views

    Looking through the eyes of 3 who waited for the first Christmas, we see how the Birth of Jesus Christ meets the "hopes and fears of all the years."

    The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Day Waiting Expectantly for Christmas Luke 2:22-38 12/25/2005 Christ is Born. Good morning time travelers. At not quite 5am I awoke thinking of another Christmas at another time, another place. Whether you gathered with others at a creche, or visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Baker avatar

    Five Financial Myths Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Sermon Title: Five Financial Myths Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 6, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I got a beautiful illustration in the in-box of my e-mail about myths that circulate our world. Every few months someone sends out this e-mail to me and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Table Talk Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

    2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Article #7 - Prevenient Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,013 views

    Seventh in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with the Wesleyan Doctrine of Prevenient (or Preventing) Grace.

    Article of Faith #7 - Prevenient Grace Date: Sunday, July 11, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s not a simple matter to adjust the Constitution of an entire denomination. We don’t expect that our Articles of Faith could be easily adjusted to fit the changing times. Since God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene