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  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    You Hold The Key

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    One can see from these examples of binding and loosing that it means more than declaring something lawful or unlawful by preaching. It also means to confirm the truth by power as Christ and the apostles did.

    You Hold the Key "I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." -- (Matthew 16:19) Matthew 16:19 a [thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven] Not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

    I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ronald Horgan avatar

    After 2000 Years, They're Still Wise Men

    Contributed by Ronald Horgan on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 1,094 ratings
     | 25,728 views

    A look at the "wise men" and what we can learn today as modern wise men and women

    I guess that male bashing is the order of the day in some circles and now it’s reached even to the three wise men. Recently, I saw something that suggested that if the wise men had been women, things would have been different and better. First, if the wise men had been women, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where To Look When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 22,183 views

    When trouble comes there is only one place to look! A response to the tragic events of September 11th 2001.

    West Greeley Baptist Church September 16th 2001 “Where to look when trouble comes” Psalms 121: 1-8 Pastor Mark Hensley “I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

    Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Fruit Inspectors!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Treasures Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    God working for us. Christ working in us and the Holy Spirit working through us.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE TREASURE OF THE TRINITY “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD,; BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Responding To Grace.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 247 ratings
     | 19,490 views

    Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.”

    Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.” Of ten cured lepers only one, a Samaritan, returned to Jesus to give thanks. “Leprosy” was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Intimacy

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    Why do I need friends? What is a godly friend?

    Sayings about Friendship ¡ñ True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere. ¡ñ Without humor, life is sad. Without courage, life is hard. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends, life is impossible! ¡ñ Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ingredients For A Worry-Free Life

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,514 views

    This gives peace of mind by letting us know that life can be lived worry-free.

    Each and everyday of our lives are filled with or surrounded by the busyness, uncertainties, and problems of this world. The hustle and bustle society we find ourselves moving through can sometimes cause you to run and hide. Our daily schedules are so cluttered with job responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The One Thing?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,500 views

    Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

    Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Weeds In The Garden

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,426 views

    Message based on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.

    Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 September 3, 2006 Introduction How would you define a weed? What makes a plant a weed? Or better yet, why are weeds bad? Here is how the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary defines a weed: “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Hamby avatar

    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 40,249 views

    Jesus gives Nicodemus three important facts about being born again.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 8 “You Must Be Born Again” John 3:1-13 What would you say if I were to ask you this morning, “Give one good reason why you should go to Heaven?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,160 views

    #2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

    “Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Acts

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

    The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic