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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    How Does Christianity Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "That I May Know Him."

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 29,953 views

    Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

    “That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Charles Whatley avatar

    What Are You Doing? Anything?

    Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    We know the goal, but we keep running off down "rabbit trails." We keep letting ourselves be distracted away from the important things.

    Bill Bright tells the story of a farmer who told his wife he was going out to plow the "south forty." He got off to an early start so he could oil the tractor. He needed more oil, so he went to the shop to get it. On the way to the shop he noticed the pigs weren’t fed. So he proceeded to the corn ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Let's Go Fox Hunting!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    A look at how this elegant love song has an important message for us today. We will focus on three things: the foxes; the vines (the vineyard) and the grapes.

    LET’S GO FOX HUNTING! “Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NKJV) The Song of Solomon is a love song rife with metaphor and allegory. On the face of it, this elegant song depicts the courtship of King Solomon and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Temptation Management-101—1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    Part 1 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-101—1—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations...that we may prevent falling into—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationship & Financial, etc...— sin. Jesus was able to manage temptation so that it never hindered His ministry. God’s people must know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Management-101—2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    Part 2 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management 101-II—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations. Control our falling into the temptations—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationships/ Financial, etc....— so they do not become sin, hindering God’s work in us. Jesus was able manage temptation so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Management-101—3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    Part 3 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-III—Luke 4:1-13 Johnny’s first day of school./Class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Alliegence. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Temptation Management-101—4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management-101—IV—Luke 4:1-13 A Texan wanted to go ice fishingRead up on Ice Fishing/Bought all the equipment/ Set out for the nearest frozen lake. Began to drill a hole in the ice. Suddenly ---from the sky--- a voice boomed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE! DO NOT DRILL INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Father

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    What is fellowship and what is it’s true purpose? What is the difference between fellowship and relationship. God places high a high importance upon fellowship.

    Eph:2:4: But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith he loved us, It is important for us to know that first of all we are greatly loved by God the Father. We can’t come into any kind of a close personal relationship with some one including our Heavenly Father if we think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Lifestyle For The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    The fifth, and final installment on a series focusing in on miraculous healings: spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This message highlights the importance of faith, prayer and fasting.

    A boy was sitting on a park bench with one hand resting on an open Bible. He was loudly exclaiming his praise to God: "Hallelujah! God is great!" Along came a young man who had recently completed his first year of seminary study. Feeling himself very enlightened in the ways of truth, he asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Who God Is Not

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 28, 2007
     | 2,696 views

    The Book of Hebrews gives us insight into the identity of God, but also it reveals what God is not. It’s important to know what God is not.

    Sermon for CATM: “Jesus, the Answer to Who God is Not!” – October 28, 2007 Last week Maryellen talked about what the Book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus Christ. That God is trustworthy, that God is serious, and that God is faithful. Today we’re looking at the opposite in a sense: Jesus also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    The Christian's Warfare With Christ

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    My purpose is to show young and old people alike how important it is to be properly clothed and carrying the proper weapons while fighting our spiritual battles.

    “The Christian’s Warfare with Christ” Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    God Requires Obedience

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance.

    God Requires Obedience By Greg Johnson April 29, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance. GOD IS GRACIOUS IN GIVING SPECIFIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 2: An Announcement Of Preparation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 930 views

    An important duty of angels is to bring messages. Their name means “messenger” (Heb. 1:14). They tell believers the good news and we must tell unbelievers.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    A God Listening Heart

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,737 views

    We have talked about how it is important for us to yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have to be willing to go where the Spirit leads us.

    A God Listening Heart I Kings 3: 7-9 (I am reading from the Message) “And now here I am: God, my God you have made me your servant, ruler of the kingdom place of my father David. I’m too young for this, a mere child! I don’t know the ropes yet, I hardly know that ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of this job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist