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  • Gordon Ross avatar

    In The Father's Hands

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

    John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    How Can I Get Blessed Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,664 views

    Jacob and Esau sought the blessings from Isaac. How did Jacob end up with the prize? This text discusses and contemplates the whole issue.

    Jacob Sermon Series # 1 - The Obtaining of Blessings - Genesis 27 Donald Trump’s TV show called “the Apprentice” has become a hit in the ratings in the past two years. I have watched it about two or three times. It makes me glad I am not working within that type of an atmosphere. Talk about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

    "Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

    Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Struggling With A Wavering Faith

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 37,413 views

    one thing the Bible and history teach us, is that many people, if not all people, have struggled at times in their life with issues of doubt and faith.

    Struggling With a Wavering Faith Turn to Mark 9:23-24 Show Video Clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Leap of Faith - leaping into the unknown. Well, we’re talking this morning about those times when we need to make that leap of faith. Times when doubts arise and it all doesn’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Answering Our Culture #9: "I Don't Want To Change My Lifestyle" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    Ninth in the series of answering charges against Christianity. This one discusses the bottom-line issue of submitting to Christ, and the question of "What if Christianity is wrong?"

    Answering Our Culture #9 – I Don’t Want to Change My Lifestyle; What if Christianity is Wrong? Various Scriptures September 29, 2002 Introduction Today we look at our last main message on reasons people give for not becoming Christians. We have spent the better part of the last 3 months looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Challenge Of Salvation

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010
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    A GREAT CHALLENGE WE FACE WITH REGARDS TO SALVATION IS TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN LOVE US ENOUGH TO SAVE US. THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THIS ISSUE.

    THE CHALLENGE OF SALVATION ACTS 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: ONE SUNDAY MORNING A PREACHER WAS MAKING THE POINT THAT DEATH IS A NATURAL PART OF THE LIFE CYCLE. HE QUOTED GENESIS 3:19 SAYING THAT WE CAME FROM DUST AND TO DUST WE WILL RETURN. AFTER THE SERVICE A FIVE YEAR OLD BOY CAME RUNNING UP TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Cloud avatar

    Sanctity Of Life - Prolife

    Contributed by James Cloud on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    This deals with the early church's views on abortion and the sanctity of life. Abortion is not a new issue for the church and this present the orthodox viewpoint regarding this controversial topic.

    Sanctity of Life Sermon Fr. James Cloud Many of you may not know, but approximatelyfour years ago I joined the Order of Holy Innocents under the Anglican Priests for Life. This sermon's focus has always been a topic close to my heart and something with which I know is very close to the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,624 views

    in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

    LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What's Life All About?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    Life is about choices. Parable of the Talents is explored considering such issues as the fairness of each receiving a different amount, the importance of freewill, and personal accountability.

    What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 3-1-09 Jesus had an awesome ability to speak volumes in a simple story. He revealed the heart of God by telling the story of the Prodigal Son. He showed us how to treat each other with the story of the Good Samaritan. And in our story today He tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    So Near And Yet So Far

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,222 views

    We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

    We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Getting Off The Crazy Cycle Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,837 views

    In relationships, we keep doing the same things over and over and expect a different outcome. This sermon will help listeners deal with marriage issues.

    INTRODUCTION – We live in new world. • Social networking has never been easier, • But we don’t do relationships very well. • The hardest place for relationships is home. • Hebrews 13:4 NLT, “Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Lirette avatar

    Do You Need To Be Water Baptized In Order To Be Saved? By Dan Lirette

    Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,927 views

    Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, and Pastor of Revival House Fellowship, takes on the issue of whether water baptism is pre-salvation or post-salvation.

    Do you need to be water baptized in order to be saved? by Dan Lirette Water Baptism is not essential for Salvation as it’s a command to those who are already saved. Jesus Christ’s Blood alone saves from sin and one appropriates that Blood Atonement by faith in the Cross alone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,068 views

    The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

    “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Cremation - Is It A Sin?

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,131 views

    What to do with the physical body, after death, can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic.

    CREMATION – IS IT A SIN? TRADITION What to do with a dead human can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic. Dealing with a dead human body is an emotional issue because we are in love with this physical world, and because we have great difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church