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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Lukewarm Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    Encouraging the Church not to slam her doors in the face of Christ with complacency and spiritual blindness.

    HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A STRAIGHT RIVER? CANALS ARE STRAIGHT, BUT ALL RIVERS SEEM TO BE CROOKED. WE WOULD CALL THIS "MEANDERING." WHY ARE RIVERS CROOKED? THEY ARE CROOKED BECAUSE THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF A RIVER IS TO TAKE THE EASIEST WAY AROUND ANY OBSTACLE. SO RIVERS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED, AND THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    5 Lent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 20,102 views

    It is in facing the reality of death that we know that God is not bound by death and neither are we.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent John 11:1-41 17 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Turn off the sun. Drain out the sea. Let the moon fall from the sky, because our wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother is gone. So begins a recent obituary in the Star Phoenix newspaper. This is the cry of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,461 views

    As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

    During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray When Under Attack

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006
    based on 280 ratings
     | 60,457 views

    As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

    Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Your Ground

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,721 views

    examining persecution and what we are called to do when we face it.

    Stand your Ground – Heb 10:32-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/9/04 pm Read From Jesus Freak p. 167 - Tsehay Tolessa - Ethiopia circa 1980s "They forced my hands under my knees and tied them there. Then they put a stick through these ropes and hung me upside down. They filled my mouth with dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Argument For Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    God created His people with a purpose: to worship Him and seek His face.

    An Argument for Worship Text: Exodus 3:7-12 Introduction: What is worship? Have you ever tried to define the word? It’s really not as easy as one might think. • Some equate worship with music. In fact, when a worship leader, during a service, says, "Let’s just take some time now to worship," it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marching To A Different Drumbeat

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,928 views

    Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

    Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warfare 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we looked at the need for discernment. Tonight, we will spend our time on eliminating false discernment. I made a statement last week that left a few people scratching their heads. At least one I know about anyway. It was about the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warfare 4 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 12, Matthew 10, and Ephesians 6 In our previous three nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment. Tonight, we will take the next step as I share some of my personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warfare 5 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? Matthew 12 In our previous four nights, we have defined spiritual warfare from 2 Corinthians 10 and we have looked at discernment and false discernment and last week began a look at the extra ordinary aspects of spiritual warfare as I shared a personal experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Under Cover Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    What was happening on the cross when darkness is said to have covered the face of the earth?

    Matthew 27:45-50 As we read this passage, two questions come to our minds: 1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 45)? We are told there was a thick darkness over the whole land for three hours, from "the sixth hour until the ninth hour," or from noon till three o’clock in the afternoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdoms Of The World

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,048 views

    I am concerned that our Christian nation is faced with an attack of religious persecution.

    I need to speak with you for a moment to give you a word of caution regarding the recent events. I am hoping you will not misunderstand what I am about to say. I think it is important for each of us to stay informed to what is going in our world from a godly perspective. I hope each of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 54,359 views

    The youth of this generation face incredible peer pressure. How can they combat it?

    Peer Pressure (NIV) (How Ungodly Friends Lead You Astray) INTRO The youth of our generation faces incredible peer pressure and dangers every day in the world. Every day: 1,000 unwed teenage girls become mothers 1,106 teenage girls get abortions 4,219 teenagers contract sexually transmitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,409 views

    With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

    (Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist