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    Too Sensitive!!

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 10, 2013
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     | 6,030 views

    Christians are too fast to get hurt feelings and then allow their hurt to cost them their souls.

    TOO SENSITIVE!! Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: A. In every community with the church, scores of unfaithful members. Make survey, shocked large number unfaithfulness due to hurt feelings. 1. Some have gone into complete apostasy 2. Others attend services but no longer active B. No doubt they feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 4,389 views

    Looks at the damage caused by the tongue and how to control it.

    TAMING THE TONGUE 2/12 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Example! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
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     | 7,212 views

    In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be an example of those who believe, providing some keys areas for us to consider in our lives today.

    Be an Example! 02/20/05 PM Text: I Timothy 4:12 Introduction As we discussed in class this morning, the followers of Jesus are called upon to minister the gospel, the good news, to the world today. In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Found

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010
     | 2,593 views

    Are we found in Him?

    Be Found Philippians 3:7-1 2-But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Less Stone

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010
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     | 5,969 views

    This sermon relates the purpose and benefits of praise.

    One Less Stone Psalm 150 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “The Lord inhabits the praises of His people” or the phrase, “when praise goes up, blessings come down”? All of these are true. God loves our praise. We were created for a relationship with God. Part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Might Of God In Our Times Of Trouble.

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
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     | 5,384 views

    IT IS EASY TO FOCUS ON OUR PROBLEMS AND STRUGGLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE SEEKING TO FOLLOW CHRIST. THE DEVIL HAS A WAY OF BRING THEM UP AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES, OR WE GIVE THEM MORE SIGNIFICANCE THAN THEY ARE DUE BY ATTRIBUTING EVERY ISSUE AS A SP

    THE MIGHT OF GOD IN OUR TIMES OF TROUBLE. Isaiah 40:27-31 (NIV) 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Name That Means Salvation From God - Jesus!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2011
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    Using rev. Gavin Tyte’s Beatbox Bible rendition of Luke 2: 1-21, this short talk is for St. John’s school, Billericay Christmas carol concert, and also for Buttsbury Juniors years 5 and 6

    Now we probably all know about the X-Factor; but who’s aware of the Nativity factor? It’s a competition run by ITV to retell the Nativity in no more than 3 minutes in the most creative way possible. A bit like the X factor finals the Nativity Factor entries have ranged from very good to very ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faithful Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 8,123 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

    INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Of Choice

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 7,369 views

    How choices chnge our lives

    The Freedom of Choice Ps 47:4 He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Illustration: The story of the hamster. (Susie) Adam and Eve given freedom to choose. Why did God put the tree there, knowing they would take from it? They could have changed things as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's So Great About Salvation?

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 23, 2012
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     | 7,283 views

    Everything connected with our Great God is there great, including our salvation! Therefore, what make our salvation "so great?"

    What is “SO GREAT” about Salvation? INTRODUCTION: The Hebrews writer asked, “how shall we escape, if we neglect SO GREAT salvation” (Heb. 2:3). If salvation is neglected, there can be NO escape, but a “certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shut The Door. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,560 views

    We sometimes need to be alone with God

    Verse 4-Shut The Door Mark 5:40- Raise from the dead the little daughter of the ruler of the synagogue after he put out every body. Acts 9:40-Peter put everybody out and prayed for Dorcas and she rose from the dead. If you really want something from God, then enter into your closet and talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer For His Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 27, 2008
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     | 4,111 views

    Introduction While Paul loved all of his brethren, he seemed to have an especially warm spot in his heart for the church in Philippi. Here he prays that they might have three things.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is A Bible

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008
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     | 6,782 views

    God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose.This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose.

    Subject: Christian Basics Scripture: Matthew 22.37-40; Matthew 28.18-20 Sermon: This is a Bible Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose. Summary: God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose. Segue: With in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    We are a people who have been guilty of looking for the anointing on the outside, but outward appearances can deceive. The Pharisees were great preachers, and keepers of the law, but they looked at Jesus and called Him “Beelzebub.”

    The Kingdom Within! Text: Romans 14: 17-18 (What I’m speaking about this morning, the devil doesn’t want you to ever grasp because he understands that if you do, he will loss his grip on your life.) 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Falling Away

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2012
     | 4,979 views

    We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus.

    Falling Away October 7, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must take captive every thought, attitude and action to remain faithful to Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 3:12-15 Supplemental Passage: They went out from us, but they were not really of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist