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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Who's The Boss? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,343 views

    48th in a series from Ephesians. Being filled with the Holy Spirit means giving Him control of my life.

    A henpecked husband was advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your wife bully you," she said. "Go home and show her you’re the boss." The husband decided to take the doctor’s advice. He went home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife’s face, and growled, "From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

    1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be Justified

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,305 views

    Justification, a big word describing something very simple.

    Christianity 101: What It Means to Be Justified Romans 5:12-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 We have been studying the book of Romans, often referred to as the Constitution of Christianity. Now why is it called that? Because, like no other book in the Bible, basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,333 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Paid It All Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,295 views

    Does reflecting upon the price Jesus paid for you produce an attitude of worship in you?

    Why do I worship? Because Jesus paid the whole price of my sin! Make the Effort! I have played volleyball for a number of years. When you play “pick up games” that is where people just kind of join your team as they walk in, you never know who you will get or what skill level you will find. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things New: The After Picture Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008
     | 4,004 views

    The After Picture

    All Things New: The After Picture Beartown Road Alliance Church May 13th, 2007 A few years ago I read an article in one of my youth ministry magazines that was attacking the unrealistic and unattainable view of beauty that fashion magazines had created for young women. It was about a cover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Let Go Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

    Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lyin' King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    3rd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 13, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Lyin’ King 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Norman Schwarzkopf called leadership a potent combination of strategy and character. But, then he said -- if you have to be without one, be without strategy. It would seem that far too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that?

    Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 1 Matthew 21:23-27 Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that? Let me be the first to confess that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First 42 Months : 2 Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,583 views

    Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 10, 2008
     | 8,580 views

    God used Joseph as an instrument to demonstrate faith, forgiveness and salvation.

    Text: “Now Joseph had a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more” (Genesis 37:5). Have you ever had a dream? We have probably had many dreams during our lifetime. Some dreams are very exciting and relaxing while others are very frightening and scary. When you dream of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Am With You Series

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,720 views

    Main idea: Go in the strength God gives you, knowing that He is with you

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ In trying to discern what to talk about, I went to your website and found your vision statement: "Live ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,146 views

    When we are doubting, Jesus meets us at our point of need to dispel our doubts, so we can believe.

    SEEING IS BELIEVING John 20:24-31 A few weeks ago I went to Macau, which is near Hong Kong. It was my first trip there, and it is not an easy place to get to. I flew to Hong Kong and took a ferry to Macau. The ferry took one hour and I waited an hour to clear customs and immigration in Macau. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,859 views

    We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    Discipline isn’t fun. It isn’t fun to receive it and it isn’t fun to give it out. But the fact is that discipline is necessary. Are you in need of a cleansing today? How will you react when it comes?

    “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” How many of you have ever used that line on your kids? I remember when I got that line used on me. I didn’t believe it for one minute. As a matter of fact, I didn’t believe it until I had my own kids and used that line on them. Don’t you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist