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Victoriously Living Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 29, 2005

based on 77 ratings

| 16,625 views

Before a battle can be won, there must be the recognition of an enemy. The most continual aggressive enemy the Christian has is the “sinful nature” or rather the “flesh.”

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh Introduction: Donald Ballar, Reader’s Digest, shared this story of an instructor of student truck drivers. The instructor gave this scenario to his class. “You are in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Just Leave Me Alone? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 6, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 20,464 views

Reasons God doesn’t leave you alone - based on the question of the demoniac of Gadara, "Why are you bothering me, Jesus?"

We’re renewing the series dealing with the questions people asked Jesus. [The first four messages in this series were delivered in March of 2003.] These questions are important because the people asking them had issues just like you and I. We learn the keys to living a purposeful life from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Crystal Clear Or Clear As Mud? Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 8,492 views

Basic Message on How to Read the Bible and apply it to your life.

Clear As Mud or Crystal Clear? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) ______________________________________________________ Alternative Introduction for WPRZ Hi Everyone and welcome to the weekly community message on WPRZ. My name is Jay Nickless, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Begin A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 8,381 views

It tells how to begin a relationship with God.

How do I begin a Relationship With God BAPTIZING A DRUNK A man was stumbling through the woods, totally drunk, when he came upon a preacher baptizing people in the river. He proceeded to walk into the water and bumped into the preacher. The preacher turned around and, though almost overcome by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006

based on 38 ratings

| 16,008 views

The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Plumbed To The Depths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 21, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 4,555 views

A frank look at sexuality, spirituality, faithfulness, and adultery.

Plumbed to the Depths Life After the Wedding, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 19, 2006 David Flowers I want to talk to you today about something that affects adults from every background, every religion, every ethnicity, every moral stripe. I want to talk to you today about a tragedy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Happy Renew Year

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 3, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 18,604 views

God is a God of new things, and renewal is part of His working in us and in creation

Happy ReNew Year TCF Sermon January 2, 2004 Rev. 21:5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." I trust that this morning, on this first Sunday of the New Year, the words we hear will also be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshiping In Truth

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,261 views

Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Book Of Acts, Part 4- Something Better Than Gold (Or Rise Up And Walk) Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 9,887 views

In Acts 3 we meet a man whose life is about to change. •For over forty years his life has been the same (4:22). •But now he is about to receive the greatest gift of his life.

Something Better Than Gold (or, Rise up and Walk) The Healing of the Lame Man Acts 3 For all of us there are momentous events in our lives that change us forever. •Meeting that special person you will “Your eyes meet across the room...” •Having your first child; or adopting first child. You hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Wealth Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006

based on 30 ratings

| 29,135 views

1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 7,637 views

This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tool Of Flexibility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 5,040 views

Part of s series on the key tools to raising good, healthy kids and this one deals with remaining flexible.

THE TOOL OF FLEXIBILITY TEXT: Various texts Sunday, July 7, 2002 We are doing a series on parenting, and you might say, “Wait a minute. This is the Fourth of July weekend. We should talk about something more patriotic. Maybe a look back in history or a look at one of our founding fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose One Chair Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 8,066 views

This challenges people to pick what they’re going to be committed to and to stop riding the fence of Christianity.

Choose One Chair! A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed to show how a person handled group pressure. The plan was simple. They brought groups of ten adolescents into a room for a test. Subsequently, each group ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Feel You Are Missing The Fullness Of Joy

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,511 views

The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness

WHEN YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING THE FULLNESS OF JOY Part one The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness - Pastor Ed Pruitt Sunday July 30, 2000 Freedom To Obey God! Romans 6:15-23 15 So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Paul now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Courageous Confronter Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 3,642 views

3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

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