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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And Purity Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

    Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Not So Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

    The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Plant A New Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

    Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 51,828 views

    Sixth in a series on the book of James. James give three observations about the tongue.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 6 “Taming the Tongue.” James 3:1-12 When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said some-thing that you wish you had not? Or have you have been on the receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,191 views

    Christians should follow David’s example when dealing with their critics.

    Keep on Dancing by Ian Biss 7/2/01 Intro... Harrison’s Postulate states, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism." * Rotarian, Aug. 1994, p. 56 Some folks are very involved in the lives of others, in fact: Have you heard the story of a woman who was so entwined in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Over-Throwing Strongholds

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    Life has many battles and a Christian must win. Christ has given us the weapons

    Overthrowing Strongholds 2Cor 10:3-5 INTRO: Watch the evening news & see our gallant soldiers & marines attacking Insurgent & Terrorist Strongholds in Iraq & Afghanistan 1. Those in charge of waging this war against the tyranny of these thugs realize these fortress, strongholds bases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus - The Door And Way To Blessing"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,272 views

    Jesus as not only the Door to Salvation by the Way of living.

    “Jesus – The Door and Way to Blessing” January 15, 2007 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The doorkeeper opens the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Still In The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,871 views

    This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

    John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

    Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God's Plan For A Godly Man"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    Qualities of a godly man

    “God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

    Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Asking | Seeking | Knocking Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount This is the 12th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 12 Asking | Seeking | Knocking Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or what man is there among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    All Dogs Go To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    The myth that everyone goes to heaven has gained many followers even in the church.

    All Dogs Go to Heaven Debuking the myths of Christianity Luke 16:19-31 There is a growing belief in the church that somehow some way all people wind up in heaven. The movie All dogs go to heaven simply promotes it in a comical way. It seems that we hear less about being lost forever from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan