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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Go Ahead- Admit It!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    We all like to think were ok. But God sees it differently and expects us to deal with our sin. There are three ways that we can deal with sin.

    GO AHEAD – ADMIT IT! 1 JOHN 1:8-10 Introduction: When a person comes to Jesus Christ and accepts Him as both Lord and Savior, the Bible declares that he is a new creature; that the old things – the life and its ways are behind and passed away; that a new life has begun in the light of God’s mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

    IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lying To God Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our word to God.

    Lying To God Sermon Scripture Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Changed Man

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    Change is not the devil...in fact God is into "new".

    January 19, 2003 1After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, ?waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Believe The Hype

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 614 ratings
     | 71,204 views

    Deals with the consequences of giving in to the tactics of the enemy.

    DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE GENESIS 3:1-19 I believe that we’re living in a time where acceptance plays a big part in our society… We’re living in a time where everybody is looking for an excuse to do what they want to do… We’re living in a time where everybody wants the green light to act according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Share A Little Hope

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 15,929 views

    Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

    SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Twin?

    Contributed by Thomas Dahl on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    A sermon about what can happen when your absent from church

    John 20 [19] Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. [20] And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Class Christians Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    Jesus has a heart for the whole world, and so so we need to have.

    World Class Christians Purpose Driven Life #38 Montreal June 8, 2004 Have you shared your story, or do you have a story about talking with someone about Jesus in the past two weeks? (Sharing from the congregation). This is good and represents some beginning, at least, to the process into which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

    Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

    Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Angel Pronouncing The Good News Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    The First Angel pronouncing the Good News

    Revelation 14:6-7, "And I saw another angel flying through the heavens, carrying the everlasting Good News to preach to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. 7"Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mustard Seeds & Mulberry Trees

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    Jesus Illustrates How Small Faith Can Do Big Things like restrain, rebuke, and forgive sin.

    “How does she do that?” I think that whenever I see our organists play – especially at choir practice when they effortlessly play music they’ve never seen before. As much as I would like to do what they do, I can’t, even though I took eight years of piano lessons. I just don’t have the God-given ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Consider Calamity's Call

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    Consider Calamity’s Call Repent! 1) All of you; 2) While there is still time

    “U.S. submarine slams into Japanese fishing vessel – nine people remain missing.” “Two San Diego teens die when classmate goes on shooting spree.” “Three teens drown when swept into the sea at Pouch Cove, Nfld.” There are many other tragic headlines we could add to that list, some which may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Rogers avatar

    Are You Knocking

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,762 views

    A sermon that examines whether are not we are listening for God’s knocking.

    Are You Knocking By Bro. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church Luke 11:9-10 Have you ever gone to a house and knocked on the door and no one answered. You see that all the cars are in the driveway. You can hear the T.V. blaring, the stereo is booming from upstairs, the dog is barking, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    A verse by verse commentary on John 1 for a 1931 Christmas sermon.

    John 1:1-14 Christmas 1931 “In the beginning was the Word”. With these words the Apostle John connects the beginning of the Bible and the world with Christ, for as Scripture says, “All things were created by Him and for Him and to Him.” Jesus as the Word is the revelation of God. We know God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran