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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus In Genesis: Noah Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    According to the New Testament, the story of Noah includes lessons on faith and salvation, a warning of judgement, and assurance for the Christian.

    Jesus In Genesis: Noah Heb. 11:7 INTRO.: ILLUS.: “Everything I need to know I learned from Noah’s ark.” 1. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. 2. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. 3. Don’t listen to critics. Do what has to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Hath Hindered You?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 33,224 views

    How important is your destiny to you? This sermon deals with enemies to your destiny

    Ye did run well: you were keeping to the course, you were making steady progress. You were putting forth a reasonable amount of effort, This wording is used to describe a persons career or life work: Paul is saying, At one time you had taken this to be your lifes work, your goal, your ambition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult and uncomfortable and unsettling at times, it will draw

    Introduction · This morning, I want to talk about change. First, change is a good thing! · Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. · Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. · God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Generation Series

    Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,054 views

    This message addresses a generation of teens and imparts to them that THIS GENERATION must rise up for "we are an holy nation..."

    This Generation Psalm 60:2 “you have made the land quake… You have split it open…” Intro: The land is quaking. The world is an uncomfortable place. The US of A is full of perverted idolatry, tolerance, perverse sexuality and every evil thing. Generations past have sat idly by and watched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007
     | 4,919 views

    We all have knowledge (or, at least we think we do) but such does not build up the body of Christ. Too many professing Christianity actually tear down the body of Christ with their knowledge instead of building it up with the love God demands.

    Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies Theme: Considering the conscience of your brother. 1 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION A. Within the body of Christ will arise issues that are deemed doctrinal by some and opinion by others. 1. Both sides believe they have the truth on the divisive subject. 2. Such was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,829 views

    what god is doing for us in our spiritual growth

    lesson 2: How does God help me grow spiritually? “Think how good God is! He gives us the spiritual ability to work in His Kingdom and then He rewards us for doing it ….” Erwin Lutzer Introduction The Bible teaches that all spiritual growth begins with the work of God in our life. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Stuller on Aug 6, 2007
     | 2,481 views

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t bel

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t believe that there is an exception. If anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Knock, Knock

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    The “knock, knock” is the knocking the Holy Spirit does on our heart’s door.

    KNOCK KNOCK Text: Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Knock Knock, who’s there? Atch. Atch, who? Gezunheit! Knock Knock, who’s there? Boo. Boo, who? Why are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prevailing In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,482 views

    This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

    “I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Dunamis Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    THREE DUNAMIS OF THE SPIRIT

    TEXT: ACTS 2:1-4 First came a sound from Heaven as of a mighty, rushing wind. The sound filled the House. The sound of mighty wind with carrying power, that this was more than the breathing of the Spirit in regeneration that brings new life. It speaks of Power service. On the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Second Commandment

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Finding The Power For Revival (Lesson #6 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    We often look the wrong places for revival and as a result, the fire fades. Where can we find true revival?

    FINDING THE POWER FOR REVIVAL Introduction Sir C. Aubrey Smith, grand old gentlemen of stage and screen, liked to dine quietly. Consequently he was rather put out when, in a Hollywood restaurant, he happened to be seated near a noisy diner who kept yelling for the waiter. "What do you have to do," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Motives: Sermon Of The Mount Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,942 views

    There is a difference between real prayer and just words. The improper way is to stand on the street corner to be seen by men. This is the way of the hypocrites, the play actors.

    There was something taught in one of my business classes at Indiana University that has stuck with me. It is the concept of enlightened self-interest. This is a philosophy in business ethics which states that companies who act to further the interests of others, ultimately serve their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 29, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The two ways and their two gates, false teachers and true ministers.

    WALKING THE NARROW WAY. Matthew 7:13-23. The Sermon on the Mount is book-ended in these terms. ‘Seeing the MULTITUDES (Jesus) went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His DISCIPLES came unto Him’ (Matthew 5:1). ‘And when Jesus had ended these sayings, the PEOPLE were astonished at His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Finding God

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,658 views

    When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... what about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus

    When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... What about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus? The Buddhist is told Buddha is the only master. The wisdom of a man vs. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist