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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do Sexual Sins Bring So Steep A Price?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    Five of the reasons that we need to take sexual sin seriously.

    What Were Their Excuses For Their Sexual Exploits? 1. “You can’t tell me what to do.” - v. 12 - “All things are lawful for me. . .” - This is an abuse of the idea of Christian liberty. They took the genuine freedom that we have in Christ and used it as an avenue to pursue sin. - As Paul points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power In Christian Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,309 views

    Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

    Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Came

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Pattern For Evangelizing Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,520 views

    The only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven is evangelism.

    A PATTERN FOR EVANGELIZING ACTS 5:17-42 What is the only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven- evangelism. Now some have the mistaken idea that witnessing can be simply one’s lifestyle without words. I would agree that our lives need to be a witness; however, mere lifestyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrath Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate the truth that all persons are responsible to acknowledge and know God and to refuse to do so leaves one subject to the wrath of God being revealed in their life rather than receiving the righteousness that comes from God

    Paul has made his point that he is proud of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation. It provides deliverance from the penalty of sin (death) and freedom from sin’s power over us now (it no longer masters us). For in the gospel he points out that a righteousness from God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Downpour

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    We have to seek God to recieve the downpour of His presence

    Receiving the Downpour Romans 1:18-23, 2 Chronicles 29 September 16, 2007 Morning Service This message was inspired by John Maxwell’s Revial the Key to Survival series and James MacDonald’s book Downpour. Some material has been used from both sources Introduction We have been experiencing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,286 views

    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Walking In Christ's Victory

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves.

    Walking in Christ’s Victory Text: 1 John 3:6-10 Introduction: Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves. But our enemy is not another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving And Taking Honor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Contagious Christians

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

    Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing Judas Series

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    In this series, we’re taking a closer look at those people who were around Jesus during his last days. This sermon looks at Judas Iscariot.

    “Were You There?” Sermon Series Sermon #3 – Judas March 19, 2006 Kory Wilcoxson It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Did you know that our associate minister has three brothers named Matthew, Mark, and Luke? I guess Tim’s parents didn’t want to seem too religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking Of Gideon Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth, perhaps a profound drive for justice. Not exactly the case with Gideon.

    Speaking of Gideon Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth, perhaps a profound drive for justice. Today we are going to look a biblical hero. But our hero today had none of these. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Humble Character Of The Believer

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

    Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Infants (0-5): Authority & Discipline Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,245 views

    In the early years of development children need to be taught that they are to be in submission to authority and parents need to understand biblical discipline (spanking).

    THE BIBLICAL FAMILY - Raising Infants (0-5) Authority and Discipline - Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a world today were obedience and honor are almost dirty words. 1. The words have a tendency to proclaim “Authority!” 2. Which is a dirty word as well! B. But God’s word, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tear Off Your Side View Mirror

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    No looking back and no going back

    Rev. Matthew Eyerman I. Introduction 1. start today with an old school song I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus --- No turning back, no turning back. 2. have you decided to follow Jesus? 3. call to mind the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic