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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Helpless But Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    God gives meaning to our life by changing the meaning of our death

    Has anyone ever suffered like he did? Sure, others have lost all earthly possessions. Many have outlived their children. And countless have been afflicted with sickness that keep one up all night. Job, however, endured all of those things and unsympathetic friends at the same time! And you thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "How To Handle Haters”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,286 views

    Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

    Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jeremiah

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    The Holy Spirit can help you, as He did Jeremiah, to overcome any of your shyness, low self-esteem or hesitancies to obey God. Jeremiah said, "Ah, Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am only a child. But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, ‘I am o

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-1:19 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jeremiah Quote: He who has God and many other things has no more than he who has God alone. C.S. Lewis Illustration:Evangelist Paul Rader had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Youths And Dating

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 33,000 views

    Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main causes of Tension between parents and youths. Sometimes its even a problem among youths themselves.

    DATING AND YOUTHS Objectives of the message • Help youths know what dating is, • Explore the dangers of dating, • Know how parents can help, • Resolve to have a purpose before dating. Introduction: Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Ways To Effectively Reach People Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    This sermons shows us effective ways we can reach people.

    7 ways to effectively reach people By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 3:1-11 Recap : Acts 2:42-47 V42 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers…. V47 – Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Joy Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,999 views

    Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

    The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plumbline Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to lay groundwork for a study on The Da Vinci Code or other study of cults.

    GOD’S PLUMB LINE June 25, 2006 a.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Text: Amos 7:7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Purpose: The purpose of this sermon is to lay groundwork for a study on The Da Vinci Code or other study of cults. It is to help members understand the basis for biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Freedom From Religion

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

    Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Advent 3, Series C

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    John’s message was rough and to the point, but he proclaimed the Gospel

    3rd Sunday in Advent December 17, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Under The Influence

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,490 views

    How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

    Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Home (Christmas Eve 2002)

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    Christmas Eve message. Jesus left His home to remind us, we’re not home yet.

    Christmas Eve 2002 HOME **(Thanks goes to Robert Lowery from Lincoln Christian seminary for some conceptual ideas in this message)** It’s amazing all the images a simple 4-letter word can conjure up. I’m referring to the word “home.” In our vocabulary we have expressions like “home life,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Things God Hates

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 43,852 views

    Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

    “The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 15,718 views

    18th in First John Series

    THE SIN UNTO DEATH 1 John 5:16-17 INTRO: Our text concerns a very unusual subject. The subject is “The Sin Unto Death.” The previous verses dealt with the great subject of prayer. John continues the theme of prayer and deals with a particular aspect of prayer. There are many facets of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Judge Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. What did Jesus mean, "Do Not Judge?"

    Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus looks out across the people…mixed multitudes I.(vs 1) Do not Judge a.Vs 1 is not telling us to endorse….Call sin sin b.Infact, the Bible teaches us to judge ·Matthew 7:15 – false prophets/fruits ·Ephes. 5:11 ·2 Thes. 3:6 ·Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist