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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,838 views

    In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

    1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Name But Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 30,438 views

    The one name that can bring unity and harmony in Christendom is the name of Jesus.

    OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny was BAPTIZING the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Need Healing Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    Some things we need to do in order to receive healing. What are conditions to our receiving healing?

    May, 2007 "When You Need Healing" James 5:13-20 vs 14 "Is any sick among you..." INTRODUCTION: The problem of sickness and disease was evident in Old and New Testament times just as it is today. There are examples of many kinds of treatment and resulting healings. Jesus devoted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy: Fruit Of The Spirit And Advent Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 40,035 views

    Joy is not about feeling, circumstance, or economics. Rather, joy is about being a part of something incredible – the Kingdom of God

    Joy – Fruit of the Spirit and Advent John 15:9-17; Gal 5:16-26 December 12, 2004 Intro: In The Applause of Heaven, (Word Publishing, 1996, p. 6-8) Max Lucado writes of a certain King: No man had more reason to be miserable than this one-yet no man was more joyful.His first home was a palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Godly Mother

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 20,584 views

    In the prayer of Hannah, we see the devotion of a godly mother, in the lives of Samuel and Samson, we see the response to a godly mother, and in the promise of God, we see the hope of a godly mother.

    1. Devotion of a godly mother a. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s salvation b. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s standing c. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supremacy d. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s sovereignty e. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supply 2. Response to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance: Beyond Excuses Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    No more explanations, no more excuses - like the Ninevites, stop, turn around, go the other way.

    Repentance: Does our generation understand what it means? We have been following the prophet Jonah for the past few weeks and we have seen that for many of us, when we read through the book of Jonah we place assumptions on the text, that aren’t really there. For example, a quick reading of chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastoring

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,250 views

    Sermon preached at a pastor’s & missionaries meeting.

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastoring Central Texas Mission Council Meeting May 19, 2007 Introduction Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5, What a charge! The words the aged Apostle Paul penned to Pastor Timothy have been inspiring men for hundreds of years. The force and power with which he gave that charge hasn’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Do You Want To Leave Too? Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    Why do people follow Christ? If not for the right reasons, they will soon fall away.

    Introduction: I. Why do people follow Christ? II. We might expect that any reason people respond to Christ would be a good reason, but that is not always the case. III. One of the more interesting facts about “church” life that I have observed is that there are many reason why people “follow” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 80,022 views

    A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,720 views

    I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

    Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    Part two in a study of Bible Prophecy and the End times dealing with the signs of Jesus imminent return.

    Ever since Jesus Christ warned His followers that He would leave them to go to His Father’s house in heaven and promised that He would “come again and receive [them] to [Himself]” (John 14:1-3), Christians have asked the million dollar question: “When will you return, and what will the sign of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Playing A New Game Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,369 views

    Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

    OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3: Jesus Can Strengthen Me. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,615 views

    *I am going through a rough time in life, and I need someone to strengthen me. Jesus Christ can give you all the strength you will ever need.

    Jesus Can 2007 Part 3: Jesus Can Strengthen Me. Philippians 4:4-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 4, 2007 *I’ve lost my job. I’ve gotten a bad report from the doctor. My mate has let me down. My child is in trouble. I have miserably failed. I am going through a rough time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    How To Hate Sin And Love Sinners Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    #24 in series. Christians in today’s sexually permissive society often face the challenge of how to deal with those accused of a sexual sin. It feels as if we are given the choice of either being too hard on sinners or too soft on sin.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 24 “How To Hate Sin and Love Sinners” John 8:1-11 Our story begins early one morning when a crowd had gathered in the temple courts to hear Jesus teach (8:2). “Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

    We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist