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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Call No Man Father

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,144 views

    A look at deception and Consequences. The institution of the Christian religion was and is still based on the words of Jesus and the Holy Spirit directing men to put forth laws and statutes that are pleasing to the Father

    Call no man Father A look at deception and Consequences. The institution of the Christian religion was and is still based on the words of Jesus and the Holy Spirit directing men to put forth laws and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Are You Ready To Go Home? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    Genesis 5 is filled with death, but there is one bright light in a man who walked with God and got called home. As we look at our lives, would we be ready if God said that to us?

    Some of these genealogies are not in chronological order - that’s okay - the point is tracing a line from Adam to Noah. Something to note - they died, they died, they died - except 1. Consequences of the fall. Vs 1 - 2 God gave them the name "Adam" - which means mankind. They were both male and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
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    A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

    Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    After You Hit Rock Bottom Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Rebellion against God’s will can have serious consequences but God can rescue and restore us when we turn back to him.

    INTRODUCTION Friday night Jody and I went with some friends out for dinner. There is nothing unusual about that but these friends have a boat and they wanted to take their boat and ride in it from Concord Marina down the Tennessee River to Lenoir City at a marina at the Ft Loudon Dam. It sounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Living In His Rest

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    You can have a resurrected life characterized by peace and contentment. This passage of scripture tells you how.

    Life Raised and at Rest Rev. Sean D. Lester April 20, 2003 Introduction: A. The Israelites were birthed from Egypt for the purpose of becoming a new nation of holy people in the land occupied by sinful people. B. The journey from Egypt was supposed to be short. They would enter the new country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
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    Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

    PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring To Mind God's Most Needful Attributes Durin

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2006
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    Attributes of God that meet us at the point of our greatest need.

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring to Mind God’s Most Needful Attributes During Our Times of Distress Romans 11:30-11:33 God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Friends Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
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     | 4,990 views

    Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

    Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    That Night Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,936 views

    We are in a time of spiritual darkness. We can not be silent. We need to make sure our King is not sleeping in our life. That night-the night of destruction-the King came for the deliverance of His people.

    Esther 6:1-6 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Taking Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,031 views

    New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

    Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,735 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Deal With Complacency Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 105 ratings
     | 26,607 views

    This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

    How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    Biblical Positioning

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    The exploration of Romans 12:1-2.

    Biblical Positioning Romans 12:1-2 & Genesis 22:1-18 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Why Don't They Ever Say, "Hi, Dad"?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
     | 4,164 views

    Father’s day message of 5 powerful "father" characteristics.

    WHY DON’T THEY EVER SAY, “HI DAD”? Father’s Day June 15, 2998 Pastor Brian Matherlee THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Stockstill avatar

    Delivered From The Lion (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    Delivered from the Lion’s den, Truth

    Outline 2 Delivered from the Lion (Part 2) Truth You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational