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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Gift That Never Stops Giving

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,322 views

    One internet search engine listed over 200,000 items that included the phrase: “the gift that never stops giving”! No material or earthly gift that man can give will last forever.

    The Gift That Never Stops Giving “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV) During the Christmas season most of us give a great deal of thought to the gifts we will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Loving Choice: Election

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,712 views

    What does the Bible say about election and how does it relate to the love of God? In this message, Pastor Steve will show how this most hated doctrine is one in which all Christian must embrace.

    When we consider the love of God we see it manifested in many ways but one that is not too often considered is in the doctrine of election. Throughout the ages this teaching has been debated and considered a doctrine of hate rather than a doctrine of love but the Scriptures say otherwise. Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abortion --The Lord Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    There is no sin that the blood of Christ can not wash away and make as white as snow. As much as Jesus hates the sin, He Loves the sinner

    December 6, 2005 Text Proverbs 6:16-17 ...The Lord hates …… hands that shed innocent blood. When I entered my usual coffee stop this morning, I noticed a discarded newspaper on top of the garbage can. I like to read –what luck – I saved 50 cents. I should have read the comics and done the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Noel avatar

    You Reap What You Sow, With Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    The Emphasis And Importance That God Places On The Pastor

    Ø Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Late, Great, Planet Earth.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    What is prophecy, prophecy is a look into the future but it is also a promise made that will occur. There are many that are ignoring prophecy or should I say promises that are made by God.

    The Late, Great, Planet Earth. Jer 22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD. What is prophecy, prophecy is a look into the future but it is also a promise made that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Please God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    God finds pleasure in the company of certain people. Who are they?

    HOW TO PLEASE GOD A. FEAR THE LORD & B. HOPE IN THE LORD Psalm 147:11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. It is an impressive thought that God should, not only be at peace with some people, but He even finds pleasure in their company! Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Steps To Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 62 ratings
     | 20,612 views

    The Why & How of peresonal devotions

    Steps to Intimacy With God Ps 19:7-14 Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. At the end of the service they would have the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Chosen Vessel

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 38,717 views

    My fellow laborers of the kingdom, it is getting harder to identify those who lead the Church of God. This is due to the fact that many are not sure about who we want to lead us in our pilgrimage to glory.

    GOD’S CHOSEN VESSEL Psalms 78:70-72 My fellow laborers of the kingdom, it is getting harder to identify those who lead the Church of God. This is due to the fact that many are not sure about who we want to lead us in our pilgrimage to glory. We want him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Tall Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,956 views

    The call of Christ is for the true believer to "Walk Tall" for the sake of the gospel.

    It is located in Tennessee, on the Mississippi-Tennesee state line, and it is name "McNary County". Many, if not all, will recognize this county by reputation and story if not by name. In the early 1960’s the area around the state line had become an area of ill-repute. The story is told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Mining For Gold In The Word Of God

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,029 views

    What do we need to know about God’s Word in order to be skillful in living a Christian life as well as helping others in their journey of faith?

    May, 2007 Mining for Gold in the Word of God Ezra 7:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever tried to draw a straight line? What happened? Did it come out crooked? What would help you to do a better job? A yardstick, a ruler? Yes, a ruler can help you to measure things accurately, and you can use ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Are You Experiencing Victory Or Something Less?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    So many Christians experience phyrric victories that masquerade for the spiritual victories that are won through the Lord Jesus. Phyrric victories are those which are won through efforts of our flesh that may win a few battles but end up costing us so muc

    Are You Experiencing Victory or Something Less? (I Cor 15:57,58) But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (I Cor 15:57,58) Song - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wm Darius Myers avatar

    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul George avatar

    Why Study Prophecy

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

    Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness