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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 25,445 views

    3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Beginning Of Sin & How To Conquer It

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    Contemporary conversational style text with an easy to p.p.t. outline discussing the process of sin and how evil is dealt with bibilically

    "The Beginning of Sin: And How to conquer it" Genesis Chapter 3 PASTOR BOB HUNTER SPRINGWATER CHURCH OBJECT: You will need one red delicious apple to demonstrate Eve’s fall into sin. INTRO: When God’s six day work week was complete, He proclaimed his creation not only good, but very good! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Neither Do I Condemn You Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,852 views

    If we fail to practice the gospel we preach, can we expect our preaching of the gospel to be effective?

    TITLE: Neither Do I condemn You TEXT: John 3:16-17; 8:2-11; Romans 8:1 Preached by Louis Bartet at Point Assembly of God, February 23, 2003 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    God's Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach God’s Word about these areas and inspire obedience to it.

    1 Corinthians God’s Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness 1 Corinthians 7 March 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Citation: Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church, in St. Charles, MO.} Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church in St. Louis, Mo., tells of two Christians, a man and a woman, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing Is Seeing Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,375 views

    Our faith in Jesus Christ progressively heals us of our spiritual blindness.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with scene # 32 from "Traveling Light") I’ve always had a secret fear about going blind. Out of all my senses, sight would be the most difficult for me to live without. Maybe it’s because I love to read so much. I always hated those assignments in high school that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Words Of Christ Have Legs

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    how Jesus words are powerful and effective for life

    November 16, 2003 John 5:25-29 25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Life Giving Church

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ.

    The Life Giving Church Thesis: A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Opening illustration: Dead Poets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do With Dirty Feet

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 47,436 views

    Humility and servanthood are the biblical pathway to genuine greatness. Jesus teaches this by example and precept as He washes the disciples feet.

    What to Do with Dirty Feet 11-24-02 Intro: Text: John 13:1-17 13:1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Harvest Of Generosity

    Contributed by Derek Richard on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    A havest of generosity among God’s people will lead to a greater harvest on the "last day".

    Introduction: Cajun humorist Justin Wilson tells the story about two boys who were neighbors. They were best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but on Sunday they were enemies because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents didn’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To The Real Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    To see Jesus for who He really is opens the door to eternal possibilities. But that revelation also requires a response to either reject Him or serve Him as Lord of all.

    Responding to the Real Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #2 John 1:1-18 3-9-03 Intro: John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    John's Testimony Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    What does true greatness look like? We see it pictured in John the Baptist as he answers those who asked him who he was. His exhaltation of Christ is exemplary for us all.

    John’s Testimony Fortifying the Foundations #3 John 1:19-34 3-16-03 Intro: This morning I want to share with you the third message in a series from the Gospel of John. As God has opened this book to us I have become more and more convinced of the importance of foundational doctrine in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,186 views

    This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

    Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    A Deeper Revelation Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,542 views

    Our attitude toward the book of Revelation determines how we will study it, and what we will get out of our study. Revelation itself teaches us how to study its contents.

    Anyone who is familiar with the music of the Beatles likely knows the song “Yellow Submarine”. The song, released in 1966, was a chart-topper in the United Kingdom as well as the United States, holding the #1 position on British billboards for four weeks, and staying on the charts for another 13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What Is Biblical Conviction?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,016 views

    What does the Bible say about conviction? Many people feel guilty for things, but are they truly convicted?

    “What is Biblical Conviction” Introduction: What is the condition of your heart this morning? When I speak of your heart I am not talking about the organ inside your body which pumps blood, but I am speaking of your spiritual condition. There are many ways we can gauge our own spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

    Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist