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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Achilles Heel Syndrome

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

    Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,288 views

    (I took Rodney Buchanan’s sermon and reworked it for this message). God, the Word, became flesh. Do we of flesh become the Word?

    Reading of text and prayer. Intro: Elder Rhee’s work of writing the entire New Testament on a 4x6 foot scroll in such a way that the words actually form a beautiful image of Christ and 27 angels surrounding him. (I have a print of Rhee’s image of Christ using every word from the gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Contrast

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18

    14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 18] September 6, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in the person of Jesus the Christ, you came among us to reveal your redeeming grace, and that in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To The Uptight: Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,727 views

    Jesus challenged Nicodemus and us because He challenges our pride and status, or because we think that all we have done is now useless. The human Jesus shows us how to live without being uptight.

    Two men standing in a garden to talk; so much alike and yet so different. Two men, with much on their minds, with eternal issues at stake, and yet with very human concerns too. Two men, very different and yet brothers, much the same. Two men standing in a garden to take one another’s measure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body, Soul And Spirit

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 42,593 views

    Man has three layers in his composition. He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate.

    Intro: Man has three layers in his composition (Gen. 1:26-27). He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate. Much like our Trinitarian God, the Father is typified by our soul; the Son is typified by our body; and the Holy Spirit is typified by our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Life Is Like A Story

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,837 views

    This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9.

    Intro: This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9. We see that life is likened to a tale ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Your New Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,546 views

    Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

    INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answers To Life’s Top Five Questions

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions. The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and believe them our life here on earth and in eternity will be greatly affected! Yes, the Lor

    Intro: In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions like: What is the purpose of life? Am I valuable? Who is my provider? Who controls my destiny? What am I responsible for? The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Love Because Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 33 ratings
     | 13,135 views

    1- We love because of Him - motivation 2- We love because of His love - demonstration 3- We love because of His first love - inauguration

    INTRO.- Because, because, because. There is always a “because” about things in life. We do this or that because of something else. ILL.- A bumper sticker read: I owe, I owe, so it’s off to work I go! So very true. What’s your because? Why do you do what you do? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Delusions

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,654 views

    Delusion becomes all who do not fully embrace the truths of God's word. These people are intrigued with political leaders who have a worldly social agenda that embraces humanistic views.

    Election Years - Powerful Delusions 2 Thessalonians warns of a time when "The man of lawlessness [we be] revealed." (2 Thessalonians 2:3) The Apostle Paul tells us "...the secret power of lawlessness is already at work..." (2 Thessalonians 2:7) This is happening because "...all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    HOW DOES PAUL INTRODUCE JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT ROME? WHO DOES HE SHOW CHRIST TO BE?

    Romans 1:3-4 – Who is Jesus Christ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: I. In Romans 1:1-2 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,046 views

    Jesus asked His followers, "Who do men say that I am?" We will talk about 2 main facets of the identity of Jesus. He was fully God and fully man.

    Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking Life Seriously Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,477 views

    Because the pre-born are people, they must be protected.

    Taking Life Seriously Jeremiah 1:5 Rev. Brian Bill January 18-19, 2014 A lot of things happened in 1973, 41 years ago. I was a teenager with a face filled with acne and an appetite for adventure. Beth was a cute ten-year-old dreaming of her Prince Charming from the Dairy State. Notre Dame ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctity Of Life 2014

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,829 views

    A Sanctity of Life sermon that offers answers to endorse and attitudes to embrace. Powerpoint and video files available.

    The Sanctity of Life Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/26/14 • Video: Life Good morning. For a long time I’ve been saying that Blooming Grove is more than a church; it’s family. As such we rejoice whenever someone new is added to the family. And whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Endure

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015
     | 14,057 views

    We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

    Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church