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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Let The Body Beware!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

    "Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Invitation To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,606 views

    An examination of what the Lord’s Prayer is and three invitations we find from the Lord’s prayer.

    The Protestant Reformer Martin Luther once said, “Just as the business of the tailor is making clothes and the business of the cobbler is making shoes, so the business of the Christian is praying.” If that’s true, I have a question for us this morning: How’s business? If you’re like most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying About Our National Crisis

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,779 views

    Help in how to pray in the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks.

    Our lives are still numb from the events of this last week. We’ve experienced a national tragedy of unparalleled proportions. Our hearts are broken for the innocent lives that have been lost, business people and commuters, pilots and flight attendants, firefighters and police officers. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Carnality

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

    Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Hays avatar

    It's Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,333 views

    Independence Day Sermon.

    "It's Time To Rebuild" 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 On this Sunday before our nation celebrates "Independence Day" we come before Almighty God to thank Him for His divine protection, guidance, and grace that He has showered upon us in the United States of America. When you stop to consider our track ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

    The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judas Spirit

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,734 views

    What caused Judas to fail and betray Jesus - Can other believers fall into the same deception?

    THE JUDAS SPIRIT "Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood, And they said, What is that to us? see thou to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 23,525 views

    The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

    THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,724 views

    The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

    SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Life Is Not For Sale

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 43,997 views

    God’s grace is immeasurable,His mercy inexhaustible and His peace inexpressible so take a stand for Christ or you may fall for anything.

    The Bible makes us to understand that the spiritual existed first before the physical.Once you understand this principle, many things become clear. The Bible also makes us to understand that things like bondage, freedom, power, anointing, etc. are spiritual items and if they are not sorted out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Practicing Christ's Preeminence

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    The preeminence of Christ should not only be our dogma, but it should also be our practice. If we truly practice the preemeninence of Christ, it will affect every area of our life.

    PRACTICING CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE Text: Col.1: 18; Col.3: 17 Intro: Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while a prisoner at Rome. The church, located in the city of Colossae, actually began and met in the home of a man whose name you may recognize—Philemon (Phil.2). You may recall that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Construction By Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The School Of Power Part 11

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 17,599 views

    Christians who should be at the fronlines are still in basic training.

    Last week we began to look at the topic: Lesson from the school of power. Let me quickly do a recap of what was said. In Lesson one we talked about the meaning of power, Lesson two, the sources of power, Lesson three the difference between authority and power. Lesson 4, talked about our marching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Women Who Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,570 views

    I want us to look briefly at two worshipping women who shared the same name, but had different job descriptions: Mary, the mother of Jesus; and Mary Magdalene, who as far as we know, was not a mother.

    While it’s nearly impossible to spell out everything a mother does, this Motherhood Job Description hits the highlights. TITLE: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy. SUMMARY: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist