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  • Bobby Bulger avatar

    Be Careful Who You Listen To!

    Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,017 views

    A little exposition concerning the Word of the Lord versus the word of man.

    1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: -Counterfeit- Can = Ability May = Permission James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,955 views

    This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

    Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soul Food Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    People fill up on friendships that give them what they want; they fill up on entertain; they fill up by taking all they can get without ever realizing that they will be more satisfied if they give.

    THANKSGIVING DINNERS are awesome! Driveways are over-packed with cars. I have a meal before the meal picking the turkey while I’m carving it! Then, just to make sure there’s not an empty spot down there, we stuff in some pumpkin pie! A few hours later most of us need another meal. * A picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,656 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,203 views

    God is concerned with the condition of our heart. We are to seek purity of heart in two ways: (1) be right, and (2) be true. Our words and deeds must be in sync with our heart.

    Noticed Jesus did not say “Blessed are the pure…” which is correct too. • But He said, “Blessed are the pure IN HEART.” The emphasis is right. • Man concerns the outward – we want to look good, to make an impression. • We need to place more emphasis on what is unseen – the attitudes of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Look At Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

    A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,354 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Valley Of B. A. C. A.

    Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    How do you respond to those times in your life when you are in a desert valley.

    THE VALLEY OF B. A. C. A. Ps 84 How lovely is Your tabernacle,O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD;My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home,And the swallow a nest for herself,Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Love Life? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,213 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:9-12

    Text: 1 Peter 3:9-12 Title: Do you want to love life? Date/Place: LSCC, 11/20/05, AM A. Opening illustration: The boxer Muhammad Ali was known as “the champ,” arguably the most famous athlete of his generation. He was on top, and his entourage of trainers and various helpers shared the adulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Shall Be Called

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,582 views

    Looking at the wonder of the revealed names of the Lord in Isaiah 9:6

    HE SHALL BE CALLED Isaiah 9:6-7 6 To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If It Hadn't Have Been For God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,432 views

    Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems, situations that have left/leave us feeling helpless, hopeless and alone. How do we keep going when life is a pain in the butt?

    Psalm 124 Genesis 39:1- 21 Life has a habit of getting up and biting you doesn’t it?! Even when things are going well as they were for Joseph bad things do happen to good people. Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems. There have been, maybe are now situations that have left / ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,118 views

    in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

    HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Wish Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,626 views

    In this passage, Paul expands on his statement of chapter 3 and verse 10. He makes a wish to God for himself and the church. In essence a prayer. So when we wish to God, here is what we sould wish for: Fellowship, Love, and Closeness to God

    WHEN YOU WISH 1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: What we come to in this passage is the close of a very personal section by the Apostle Paul. These final verses contain a wish. A wish of Paul’s for himself and for the church. We might be able to say that this is Paul’s wish for OUR church! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Blood's For You

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,192 views

    A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to your house! When we sin, we treat Jesus as if he had never lived and never died, while all the while He shed His blood to make us just as if we had never sinned!

    Hebrews 9:22 22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (NIV) A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to Bossier City! Since Adam and Eve bit the serpent’s bait in the Garden and God provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Generational Curses Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 74,419 views

    Discusses "Generational Curses" in the family. I have compiled this sermon after much research. Using other materials and my own.

    Title: Breaking the Chains of Generational Curses Theme: Family Focus Series Text: Exodus 34:6-7 Exodus 34:6-7 “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God