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  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Vicotry Out Of Defeat

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    No Christian needs to live in defeat. Victory is assured if we would only learn to believe what the Lord has done.

    VICTORY OUT OF DEFEAT INTRODUCTION Each and every Christian is involved in a warfare situation. We have an enemy called Satan or the devil. He is the opposition and he is very subtle and very clever, but the Lord Jesus Christ is on our side. It is difficult for us to realize that our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Saints Struggle" Romans Pt. 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,991 views

    This chapter addresses the struggle that goes on in the inner man between the works of the sinful nature and the way of the Spirit. But in the end the way of the Spirit is to be the dominant force in a saints life.

    "Saints Struggle" Romans pt 9 Romans 7:1-25 Opening Illustration: Diamond Rio song with video and the Blue fish TV video of the Virginia Tech candlelight prayer service. This illustration reveals to us that every person on this earth is in a struggle between good and evil. This struggle is real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Should We Think About Gay Marriage In Canada? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    How do we affirm God’s definition of marriage, hold to God’s standard for sexual purity, continually emphasize mercy and forgiveness, follow Jesus’ model in relationship with those ostracized, and above all be loving?

    What Should We Think About Gay Marriage in Canada? January 30, 2005 Intro: Before I begin, I want to first acknowledge and thank Lisa Nadon and Leanne Attwell for their help researching today’s topic. Most of you have seen the headlines in the newspapers this past week, and we are expecting our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Because He Lives

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    Easter is the day God’s people set aside to celebrate the resurrection of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. Someone has said, “Christmas is the Promise, and Easter is the Proof.” Many today have no idea at all what they are celebrating. For many it wil

    Because He Lives Text: Revelation 1:4-18 (KJV) 4John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; 5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Sin Of Omission

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 48,439 views

    The great sin in our lives is not the sin of commission. It’s not the darkness; it’s the failure to let in the light.

    Introduction I want to talk to you today on this subject, the sin of omission. Now, most of us think of sin as something that we do wrong. That is, we have a list of things that are wrong and we say, “Well, we better not do them.” Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Arise And Build

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 110,129 views

    The God of Heaven who saves you wants to call you and give you a job—something worth doing. But, you cannot build without a foundation, and that foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Take your Bibles, please, and be finding the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, chapter 2, and verse 11—page 783, if you have one like I have. Well, all right, the Book of Nehemiah. We’re thinking, this morning, on this particular subject: “Let Us Arise and Build”—“Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    God's Grace In The Workplace

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,762 views

    Don’t get the idea that to serve God you have to be a minister, or a missionary, or on the staff of some Christian organization. Every job, if it is done in the power of the Holy Spirit, is a sacred job.

    Introduction We’re preaching through the Book of Proverbs. A human proverb is a short sentence based on long experience, but these are short sentences based on something better than long experience. They’re based on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as given to Solomon. Now, today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Executive Obligation-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014
     | 5,013 views

    1 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

    EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-I—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble purposes in mind. But are they really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
     | 18,405 views

    Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

    The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Indignity Of Division

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2013
     | 5,234 views

    1 of 1. Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from the indignity of internal division. What can pull us away from division? Pulling us away from the indignity of division is a Unified...

    The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION—1Corinthians 1:10-17 Attention: In my trucking days...The flat tire on the interstate on I-95 in FL. It completely stopped the progress of the truck. Need: The Corinthian church was afflicted/troubled by the indignity of internal division. Paul urged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Application Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 57,226 views

    Believing is fine, intending to is fine, but it’s actually what you do that makes the difference. Application makes all the difference.

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, I’m really excited about this new series. It’s called Life Apps, and for the next six weeks, we’re going to talk about five specific applications for Christians out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Confession App Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,302 views

    Here’s what you will find in the Scripture—that genuine confession serves as a first step toward repentance.

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, a couple of weeks ago we began a brand new series called Life Apps, and basically we’re talking about the importance of not just listening, but the importance of doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes God Delightful?

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,742 views

    Psalm 147:11,“The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love..”

    What makes God delightful? Have you ever wondered what makes God delightful? One of the greatest privilege in Christian life and ministry is to Rejoice in the Lord always; The Bible repeatedly commands us to “rejoice in the Lord” (Phil 3:1; 4:4). The most important thing that any one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2015
     | 3,164 views

    4 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-IV—John 1:19-28 Attention: There are many competitors for your belief. Identifying God’s servant(s) John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. *We must identify/concern ourselves with/ the spiritual niche of those vying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 22, 2015
     | 5,730 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 19 – 39

    Hebrews 10: 19 – 39 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part B 19Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel