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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    Satan is waging an all out war against the body of Christ.

    "How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church" November 25, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 It is an awesome job being a pastor. A I have had people come to me and say "Pastor, I’ve had trouble with our last four pastors. Why does he keep sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: Companions Of Pray-Ers Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Learn how prayer works and pray.

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) How many people have appliances or software at home you don’t use, because you don’t know how they work? I know some people with VCRs, and they don’t know how to program ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

    1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Our Refuge

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    A sermon to remind us that in these times of natural disaster and world turmoil - God is Our Refuge

    God is Our Refuge I. The World is in Turmoil II. God is in Control III. Our Hearts Can be at Peace It seems that every time these day that we turn on the news, we see tragedy. Florida has been pounded by two hurricanes in as little as three weeks and there is the possibility that yet another one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

    MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Needed Change

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,994 views

    This message was developed after reading Steve Meeks book "Relational Christianity." Christianity is not informational it’s relational.

    A Needed Change John 8:32 * Tonight I have not come to “preach” but just to share my heart with you. Yes, I am the Senior Pastor. Yes, I am called that because I am so old. Yes, we will end up being here for several minutes, taking a look at what I think might be THE issue for believers today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

    Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Make A Stand Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 3,927 views

    As representatives of Christ, we must a) Stand Firm b) Stand in Faith and c) Stand with Pride. Just as Christ suffered, we must realize the privilege of suffering on His behalf!

    INTRODUCTION A. Book of Philippians 1. Paul in Chains – realized that his chains were for the ‘defense of the gospel’ B. Introduction Thus Far 1. Paul’s testimony was causing others to “Preach” a. Good Motives out of “Love” b. Poor Motives out of “Insincerity, Selfish Ambition, Trouble” 2. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Completely Surrendered Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,344 views

    Sermon #4 This sermon look at the doctrine of Entire Sanctification.

    Completely Surrendered Various Scriptures As we have discussed over the past few weeks, there is a real gospel that is available to any an every person. Genuine holiness is available for every believer. Moses’ humility, David’s heart after God, Paul’s pressing toward the mark, Augustine’s “give ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Redemption Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,580 views

    the fourth sermon in a series dealing with spiritual blessings we don’t often think of

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 4 Redemption Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:7 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - That we have a tendency to take for granted - The reason it is so important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,006 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    "What Are The Rules About Divorce?"

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,527 views

    A sermon dealing with the attempt of the pharisees to trap Jesus by asking his opinion about divorce.

    Is it okay for a Christian to divorce? Is divorce a sin? If I get divorced, can I remarry? Just what are the rules about divorce? That’s what they asked Jesus. If this was a timely topic in Jesus’ day, it is at least as much now. I went to Google and typed in “divorce laws.” Google found ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    Making sense of Christmas.

    Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

    The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal