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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Binitarian Or Triune God Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    Is the church (body of Christ) ‘binitarian’ OR ‘Trinitarian?’ Many believe in the Father or Jesus Christ and just pay lip-service to the Holy Spirit.

    Opening illustration: St. Augustine - so the story goes - was struggling to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. So he decided to go for a walk on the beach, where he saw a little boy digging a hole in the sand with a seashell. The boy then ran off to the ocean, filling the shell, and rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Enough To Follow

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    This message poses the question, "Do you have faith enough to follow the Lord, even when He does not explain where you

    Faith Enough to Follow Text: Gen. 12:4 Intro: Learning to live in an attitude of faith toward God is the foundation stone of the Christian life (Heb. 11:6a). However, faith is not merely a word in our religious vocabulary. Faith is the only way the child of God can experience intimate communion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Now Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,529 views

    This is #10 in a series that looks at the COMES of God in the Bible.

    Isaiah 1:18 “come now” I. The PEOPLE WHICH ARE SOUGHT in the invitation A. Plagued with stupidity B. Permeated with iniquity II. The PLEA WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT in the invitation - “come now” A. Significant because of the person initiating the invitation B. Significant because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritually Advantaged And The Not-So-Much

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2010
     | 2,414 views

    We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone.

    Title: The Spiritually Advantaged and the Not-So-Much (So Much for a Spiritual Edge) Text: Galatians 2:15-21 Thesis: We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone. Introduction What does it mean to have an edge? Generally, when we say someone has an edge we mean there is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Part Of God's Covenant

    Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    God make Covenants with man, through Abraham in the Old Testament and Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But in order to be a part of that covenant there are stipulations that we all must meet. It begins with faith but there's more to it than faith alon

    Are You Part of God’s Covenant Sunday, December 05, 2010 Pastor James May Our God is a covenant making God. His covenants are given through his great love for man that was created in God’s own image. From the very beginning we see that God is ever reaching out to draw rebellious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Am I A Fan Or A Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    Called to be disciples, do we follow Jesus in love and obedience? Do we live life in His Way? Or do we pick and choose what we like from Jesus.

    Sermon for CATM – Sunday June 5, 2011 – Am I a Fan or Follower? Toronto Star Headline: Does Religion Belong at AA. Fight Over ‘God’ Splits Toronto AA Groups The recovery group Alcoholics Anonymous is struggling over its very DNA. The group was founded on Jesus being the key to transformation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing At The Edge Of The River

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,547 views

    Every man has a Jordan River that has to be crossed to gain the Promised Land.

    STANDING AT THE EDGE OF THE RIVER TEXT: Joshua 3:1-6 Joshua 3:1-6 -- “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.” “And it came to pass after three days, that the officers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Men & Women Want - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    We are built and designed for relationship. Yet, we often struggle to know what the person we love needs or wants. Examine 4 areas that must be dealt with in order to have a healthy relationship.

    “What Men and Women Want” Pt. 1 Steve: We want to begin this morning by reading a couple of passages of Scripture. The first is: Matt. 19:11 – 12 11But Jesus said, “Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn’t for everyone. 12Some, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gold Standard Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    God doesn’t merely want to meet our expectations, God wants to raise our standards.

    The Gold Standard I want to apologize if what I’m about to share is repetitious. I think my opening illustration was shared with me by our friend and Chairman of Deacons, Robert Johnson, a few months ago, but I’m not positive. Anyway, in 1900, a company called the Detroit Automobile Company ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Stuff Winners Are Made Of

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    You have the responsibility of receiving God’s promises for your life.

    March 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Subject: The Grace of God Title: The Stuff Winners Are Made Of I like jokes. I like to tell them and I especially like when someone tells me a really good one. I am completely blown away when someone who normally isn’t a really good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of Shame...joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,135 views

    Out of the cultural shame surrounding Mary’s pregnancy, God brought Great Joy to ALL PEOPLE. He will also take my shame and bring joy.

    This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Navigating Life's Pathways"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    This sermon deals with the parable of the Wide and Narrow Gates

    For the last few weeks you have heard a lot of discussion about how God has created you and me with something quite amazing. He has specifically wired us so that we might have the capability to make decisions on our own—He has given us the power or the ability to choose. Obviously we use this ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    Discusses the sin of Gluttony

    Seven Deadly Sins Part 4: Gluttony Introduction When I was discharged from the Air Force, I weighed 202 lbs. During my time in the military, I considered myself a lean, mean fighting machine. Although I did no fighting for the whole time I was active duty, I was physically fit and ready. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Illustrations Of Love And Warnings Of Hate Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,322 views

    Jesus gives illustrations of a lay down your life love and also warnings concerning upcoming hatred and persecution by a world of unbelief.

    Illustrations of Love and Warnings of Hate John 15:11-25 Jesus tells us in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Jesus is on His way to the cross and promises His followers (including you and me) that His joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,258 views

    Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

    Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational