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  • Matt Stacy avatar

    Holiness: What It Isn’t.

    Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    A sermon addressing a few misconceptions of holiness and what it is or isn’t with the aid of theologian, preacher, and founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth. The inroduction is from my personal experience and can be left out if being used in your c

    Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to a strict or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Significant Life Losing All To Gain Christ

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,651 views

    Paul's letter to the Philippians has many themes but one of the most important is that of joy. 17 times joy is mentioned and 51 times Jesus. Joy comes in connection with close personal relationship with Jesus. Our churches are called to a hope and a fu

    Intro: What a wonderful letter. What a note to begin the New Year on. Rejoice in the Lord! Seventeen times in this letter Paul speaks about joy. In relation to this joy he speaks personally about Jesus Christ at least 51 times. The source of Joy is an ongoing growing relationship with Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultivate Gentleness & Kindness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,821 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Gentleness & Kindness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Gentleness/Kindness Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,422 views

    Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dream Giver 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,578 views

    Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.

    Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle An Arguement Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 17,236 views

    Sign at the entrance to a psychiatric hospital: Do you want to be right or Do you want to be well? How one handles an arguement might indicate how well we really are?

    How to Handle an Argument Proverbs 15:1-4 A couple had been married for fifty years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s this?" he asked as he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    #5 -- Help Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,141 views

    God helps those who rely not on themselves but on Him.

    “God helps those who help themselves” Have you ever heard the expression, “God helps those who help themselves”? What does this saying mean? Does it mean that God only helps those who can help themselves? At the very least this saying seems to suggest to me that we can help ourselves somewhat. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The Battle Within

    Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    How can i win my battla within?

    As Compiled by Ptr Ronald Camiling Church of God Lesson on Human Behavior partly based INTRODUCTION: “Why is it that I can’t control myself? I know what‘s right and wrong but I just don’t seem to be able to do what’s right? It wasn’t the first time I had heard those statement in fact it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Are Saved By The Blood Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,653 views

    How God planned for our salvation through the Blood of His Son Jesus Christ

    We are Saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:19-22 NLT I. The blood of Jesus gives us salvation. There are but two essential requirements: First: has anyone cheated death and proved it? Second: Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius’ tomb is occupied. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Is Moving Here

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,127 views

    A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

    God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Spirit Within Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,919 views

    To allow the reader to witness the help that the Spirit renders on our behave.

    THE SPIRIT WITHIN Romans 8:26, 27 Our text bring to life the blessed effects of the Holy Spirit. I’m sure that many of you have heard and I can truly say that I have not only heard, but I’ve also preached on the blessing of being filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming The Arrows

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,253 views

    Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

    Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Till It Costs Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

    Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Understanding Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,856 views

    This gives us a good understanding of Paul’s teaching about salvation

    UNDERSTANDING SALVATION Romans 10:1-13 * One of the saddest and greatest tragedies in history is recorded in April of 1912. The much heralded and unsinkable Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The lost of life was tremendous. In the aftermath of this tragedy, I am told that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist