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When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

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In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Starts When We Live Together

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 19, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Behold how good and pleasant it is to live together

Life Starts When We Live Together Scripture Reference: Psalms 133:1 (KJV) Psalms 133:1 A Song of degrees of David. Behold how good and pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity! I would like to take a brief moment to thank each and every person who receives my bible studies under ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Christ Honoring Relationships

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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In this sermon we see Jesus example in how to build Christ honoring relationships.

Introduction- Do you need help building stronger relationships in your life: at work, home, school, and even at church? All of us need help building stronger relationships! Ill- One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he gave out small wooden ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Went Camping

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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God decided to go camping at Christmas time. For that is what He did – God went camping. But he didn’t go camping for a holiday, his ‘camping trip’ was scheduled because of his love for you and for me.

WHEN GOD WENT CAMPING John 1:1-18 This morning’s talk is based on an article written by Tony Payne. Some of the text is taken directly from that article too. Now, I’d like this to be a little bit interactive – not too interactive because I don’t want you to be asking me questions that I might not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can America Return To God

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

based on 270 ratings

| 65,650 views

How can we turn this nation back to God? Can it even be done? Yes! We can make a difference!

CAN AMERICA RETURN TO GOD? By Mark Beaird Text: I Chronicles 7:14 "Nothing Happened Today" by Morris Chalfant Britain’s King George III wrote the day’s activities in his diary: "July 4, 1776--Nothing happened today." Nothing happened? America was born that day, King George. Her birth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 2:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Most Powerful Statement (2)

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Oct 30, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,069 views

An expository sermon of Colissians 1:15-20.

Paul’s Most Powerful Statement II Colossians 1:15-20 1. Introduction: Last week we began a two week look at this most important passage. This is the passage where Paul tells the Colossians these very powerful statements which describe Jesus and His attributes. Paul is writing these words to give ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Concession Speech

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 9, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Just because a leader is elected doesn’t mean that he chosen by God.

God’s Concession Speech 1 Samuel 8 This past Tuesday and Wednesday the world watched as Americans went to the polls to exercise their constitutional right to vote. After 7pm, the candidates running for office who did not receive a majority of the popular votes conceded to their opponent by giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,797 views

Right Theology, if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts, produces right worship, a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use the right theology and the right attitude toward God to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

Overwhelmed (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The subject of living for God is important. But a lot of times, we want to rush Christians into the Christian life without helping them understand the God they serve. 2. The study of God and His works is called “Theology.” The Greek word for God is “Theos,” which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 3,463 views

The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Put Down That Coffin!

Contributed by Greg Madden on May 30, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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A message of encouragement to those who have allowed the devil to kill thier faith. It ain’t over till it over saint!

PUT DOWN THAT COFFIN! Lk. 11:7-11 Vs.11 “..the day after..” Church, there’s always a day after with God! 1.Day after depression 2.Day after doubt 3.Day after difficulties God has not promised us tomorrow, be He hold tomorrow in His hands! Ill.- Old song “There’s got to be a morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer & Parting Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 6, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 5,996 views

Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.

Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 29, 2007

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A naval officer once described his ship and crew as having a spirit that made it a happy ship. St Paul, in the fruits of the spirit defines the characteristics of the Church and its members.

While I was flat on my back, sick and feeling sorry for myself last Sunday morning I turned the radio on for a VERY short time. Ian McNamara played an interview with Kylie and Wesley Herron who were special guests at the launching of a new Royal Australian Navy vessel the patrol boat HMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Anglican

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