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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 14,997 views

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

    Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 50,277 views

    When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

    THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demoting God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    False teachers attempt to lower God to their stature so that they can elevate themselves to a higher stature.

    Demoting God There are many examples where the Word-Faith doctrine demotes God. I will try to get a cross section so we can get a clear overview of how this movement views God. Understanding who God is may be the most essential part of the Christian doctrine. A weak god is no god at all. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered By The Hand Of God Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    We will see Joseph and Pharaoh delivered by the mighty hand of God. God was needed to interpret the dream of Pharaoh--who was a God in Egypt. Who do you go to when you need to be delivered? This gives us the perfect direction and our only source of del

    Delivered by the Hand of the God of Israel A. The Revelation B. The Remembering and Review C. The Rendering and Recommendations D. The Recognition and Promotion DBF, 4/14/02 Genesis 41 As a Bi-vocational Pastor, whose other job is as a Juvenile Probation Officer, I often find myself having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Fashioned Remedies For Heart And Health

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,071 views

    God’s Word gives us some remedies for our hearts and health.

    OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES FOR HEART AND HEALTH III John 2 "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." INTRO.- John prayed for Gaius that his health would improve. His spiritual health was good, but not his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

    Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Outreach Factor

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world destroy the people in our community.

    The Outreach Factor Jared DEA director of Polk County will share on the problem with drug use and abuse in our county. Thesis: The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be A Great Kid Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 3, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    Effective family living series Part 4

    How to be a Great Kid Ephesians 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Look at our world… Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Mother's Desire

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 19,189 views

    mother’s day sermon to encourage moms and others to greatness God’s way

    A Mother’s Desire May 12, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Believing Is Seeing Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,323 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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    Praying For A New Perspective Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,051 views

    While the Book of Psalms may be the most popular book in the Bible, and is most often associated with worship or songs of praise, the Psalms actually give us a very practical picture of prayer.

    Praying for a New Perspective We returned this past week from the best vacation we ever had as a family. We drove out east, visiting Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg is set in 1774, complete with restored homes and fascinating exhibits by silversmiths, wig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Shape Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 102,222 views

    Since we’ve been saved so that we can serve, it’s important for us to understand how God has wired us. When we serve in ways that maximize who we are, and what we’ve been given, the church will be fortified and we’ll experience fruitfulness and fulfillmen

    Understanding Your Shape During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and dying of thirst because these hidden resources have not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Good Answers To Bad Questions Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,769 views

    One day as Jesus was teaching in the temple, his enemies questioned his authority. He gave such good answers, no one dared to ask him any more questions. This is an in-depth look at Christ’s answers and their modern applications.

    Good Answers to Bad Questions Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-8, 20:20-26 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION We are approaching a section in Luke when the enemies of Jesus are going to ask Him three strange questions. These questions were intended to force Jesus to incriminate Himself. They are bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psychology And The Bible

    Contributed by Randy Yocum on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,549 views

    Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology?

    Psychology and the Bible Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology? People will have varying opinions of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible