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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Proper For Sound Doctrine

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    These three great truths which are clearly taught in the Word of God are the foundation stones of our Christian faith.

    PROPER FOR SOUND DOCTRINE "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine." Titus 2:1 There are three great foundational truths that constitute the basis of our Christian faith. I. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT MAN 1. Man is a sinner by nature "Therefore, just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Insell avatar

    The Power Of The Seed

    Contributed by David Insell on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 63,412 views

    This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into prisions in the United states.

    In this edition we are going to look at the power of the seed. I am going to explore the potential of the seed. I want you to look with me at Isaiah 55:11. We could call this ‘The Power of the Word.’ But we are going to call it ‘The Power of the Seed.’ When we look at Mark 4 it talks about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

    James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Pless avatar

    The Lukewarm Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 38,729 views

    To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

    The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,167 views

    AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shishir Bhandari avatar

    Deny, Take-Up & Follow

    Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,853 views

    We must bear in mind that there’s no shortcut to Calvary and to Heaven. There’s only one way, that is denying yourself and following Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Whoever wants to follow the Lord and becomes a disciple pays a great price. As believers we have five callings. First, we were called to salvation. Then we became babes in Christ born with a new spirit of obedience. As we progressed we are called to be members of the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Heath avatar

    Don't Conform To The World - Throw Out The Darnel

    Contributed by Kevin Heath on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    False teachings and doctrines are flourishing at the moment, teachers need to respond.

    All of us, as Christians, have been greatly blessed. We have been given a gift that has given us strength, courage, kindness, joy and life. We have been set apart from those who are still constantly searching for things to fill their life with. So many people are looking at material wealth, drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Competing Calls Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    #4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

    Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Give Me Some Word

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,895 views

    It is the Word of God that keeps us and sustains us.

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, Oklahoma Pastor@firstbaptist.org TITLE: GIVE ME SOME WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:1-5 St. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,697 views

    When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without su

    When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The conductor was sympathetic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Juan Alvelo avatar

    De Camino Al Otro Lado

    Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    No hay momento en nuestras vidas no importa cuan difícil sea, en el que El Señor no este presente.

    Titulo: De camino al otro lado Texto: Marcos 6:45-52 Introducción: Uno de los eventos mas espectaculares de la vida de Jesús fue el momento cuando el anduvo sobre las aguas demostrando así su soberanía sobre la naturaleza y enseñándoles a sus discípulos a confiar totalmente en El. Propósito: No ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Horrocks avatar

    Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,416 views

    A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

    Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Nothing Compares

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,460 views

    Godly wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or precious gems.

    No Comparison! Proverbs 3:13-26 Last Sunday we celebrated “Graduation Sunday.” We honored 19 of our graduates and prayed for them as they make important decisions about their futures. We all realize that the transition from high school to college is an important time in life. Young people have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Russell avatar

    Who Will You Believe?

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    The message addresses the oldest question in the world, "Did God really say that?"

    If I were to ask one of our teenagers this morning what the most important question of their life is, in all probability I would get something like, “What will I become?” “Where will I go to college?” If I were to ask the same question to someone who was already out of college, they would likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    Some Things The Devil Doesn't Want You To Know

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    Paul the author of Ephesians list areas in which Satan operates...

    Some Things the Devil Does Not Want You to Know by Gerald Van Horn Ephesians 6:11- 12 “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God