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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Secret - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    Exploring Rhonda Byrne’s book "The Secret" In light of Scripture" - To use these two sermons I recommend getting the book. There are both audio and video files connected to the PowerPoint

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ______________________________________________________ + Rhonda Byrne > View Video Trailer + Premise - “The Law of Attraction > You’re a Magnet! You attract your dream lover, wealth, success >You’re a Creator! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).

    A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). 1. The article “the” points out the only one. 2. The clause “no one” excludes any other possibility. 3. The “I Am” identifies Jesus as deity. 4. The way – how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “being” In Relation To The Lord

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 28, 2014
     | 5,651 views

    Sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. This sermon talks about 4 practical things believers should BE that will facilitate spiritual development.

    “Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh September 28, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Hurting Healed Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    Part 1 from 1 Kings 17. A message on how God sometimes puts His servants through a season of hiddennes where there will be limited hearing from God, limited provision, and subjection to a confining space.

    Hidden Hurting Healed (Note to pastors this message is available on my church website in audio and PDF format. The PDF file includes embedded graphics I used in the powerpoint for this message. The PPT file is available if you contact me directly. Blessings. http://www.plymouthcf.org) 1 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

    Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Talk About Your Ezra Determination

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2024
     | 1,154 views

    “BREAKING NEWS” “It is now illegal to gather in prayer, to have church, to read your Bible, to possess a Bible, to worship God in any way all violators will be arrested and killed on the spot”.

    Let’s talk about your E.D. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Now that I have your attention with that title this is not what you think, this is a message about Determination – Ezra Determination specifically. Determination: - a firmly set in ones decisions or course of action ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Need To Acknowledge True Knowledge.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
     | 2,809 views

    The key is not to study that which is false but that which is true.

    Intro: 1. The Secret Service is a bureau of the U.S Department of Treasury. The Congress created the Secret Service in 1865 to fight the counterfeiting of U.S currency. It was not until 1901 after the assassination of President William McKinley that they were also assigned to protect the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth? What Proof Confirms Or Supports This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 538 views

    This sermon explores the importance of seeking and living in God's truth as the path to spiritual freedom, guided by Jesus' teachings in John 8:31-32.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. We are gathered together here, not as strangers, but as friends, as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the love of our Father. We are here to learn, to grow, and to seek His truth together. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a ...read more

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    Unbelievable!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    The first reaction that many of us had to the terrorist attacks in America was, "unbelievable!"

    Time line for Terror, Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.: Jet airliner crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. 9:03 a.m.: A second airliner crashes into its twin south tower, causing a devastating explosion. 9:10 a.m.: In Florida, President Bush is reading to children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When Your Wine Runs Out?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 412 ratings
     | 49,620 views

    Many times in life, we find ourselves trapped and emgulfed in the hustle and bustle of life often "burning the candle at both ends." This message is designed to encourage the believer to trust God to get things back into perspective.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR WINE RUNS OUT? JOHN 2:1-10 I have discovered that when it comes to managing our time, many of us are not good stewards…! Many of us both in and out of the church oftentimes find ourselves burning the candle at both ends… And because we find ourselves not using our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For Loopholes Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    One of the ways we can be a bad Christian is by not keeping our word.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many traps out there for us to fall into aren’t there. • We have been spending the past 4 weeks looking at 8 ways we can be a bad Christian. • I believe that the value of this series is that we can look at some of the mistakes of the past and learn from them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Secret - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    Exploring Rhonda Byrne’s book "The Secret" In light of Scripture" - To use these two sermons I recommend getting the book. There are both audio and video files connected to the PowerPoint

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out __________________________________________________________ + The snake oil peddler became a stock character in Western movies: a travelling "doctor" with dubious credentials, selling some medicine (such as snake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

    THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exodus - Part 9- "Fear Not The Obstacles In Your Path" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,423 views

    Part 9 of our study of Exodus

    Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 9 “Fear not the ob-stacles in your path” Exodus 15:22-27 I love the movie Oh Brother where art thou and quote it often In my opinion it is one of the funniest movies ever made Early on in the movie Everett- Pete and Delmar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion - What It Is Not, What It Is, And What It Does

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,754 views

    A message concerning what the Bible says about compassion compared to the world¡¦s definition.

    Compassion ¡V What It Is Not, What It Is, & What It Does Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we begin a series of messages focusing on a number of issues that are prevalent in our society. I hope in the next week or two to give you an outline of where we will be going so you can get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan