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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    A Seal And A Pledge

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    This is look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a Seal and a Pledge.

    Today, we are going to look at a topic that does not receive much attention but is a source of great blessing and encouragement. I want us to look at the Holy Spirit as He fulfills His roles as a seal and a pledge. Our text is Ephesians 1:13-14, "In Him, you also, after listening to the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not You Again

    Contributed by George Gallandorm on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    Jesus always being present.

    NEWSFLASH – Jerusalem day 3 A.D. – Panic at Passover. As reported to the Jerusalem Starry Times – The body of the prophet known as Jesus, son of Joseph, the wandering prophet who was executed by crucifixion last Friday appears to be missing from the tomb it was laid in. More amazingly then that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails

    Contributed by Bill Adams on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    How does one fail when God gives then the weapons for victory? Solomon shows us how.

    When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails 1 Kings 9:1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Sold Out For Christ

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    Living a life that is centered on Christ.

    1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of An Honorable Father

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,895 views

    Father should demonstrate qualities that deserve honor.

    QUALITIES OF AN HONORABLE FATHER Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” When Joshua uttered this famous verse, he was challenging the tribes of Israel to make up their mind when it comes to serving the Lord. He told them to fear God and serve Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    As hard as it might seem, when God banished Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, it was an act of love.

    Today is our Thanksgiving Sunday. A Sunday specially set aside to thank God for what he has done in our lives. I picked that song because we so easily forget the goodness of God and focus on the tragedies, challenges and difficulties of life. And when we do, the devil tries to make us feel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Are We?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    Examining our own faithfulness to Jesus.

    Who are we? Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction Last week, we took a look at part of Matthew Chapter 7 and reflected on our own walk with the Lord as we are commanded to “ask, seek, and knock”. Tonight we will be back in Matthew Chapter 7 with a closer look at something many have been taught, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,848 views

    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Comparison Of Adam And Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,133 views

    This sermon communicates the truth that Christ has completely overturned the effects of Adam’s sin by comparing and contrasting Adam’s death-dealing sin and Jesus Life-giving gift.

    The context of the message today has to do with your justification by faith in which you’ve benefited by receiving peace with God, access to God’s grace, rejoicing in God’s glory which means God will reveal Himself in you for who He really is thereby enabling you to become all that He intended you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Under The Influence

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,526 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

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    Pray Pray Pray

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    Three areas to be pray about this year.

    PRAY PRAY PRAY Pt 1: PRAY FOR JESUS TO BE GLORIFIED Glorified in the greek is the word doxazo meaning to magnify, extol, praise. John 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. John 11:2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,038 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 Four Calls

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    God’s call to us is fourfold. Are you listening for His calls?

    The Bible tells us of many who responded to the call of God. Abraham was called while living in Ur of the Chaldees to leave his homeland and set-out for an unknown land that God would show him. Moses was called from the burning bush while he was tending sheep in the wilderness of Midian to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put God To The Test Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    The ist in a series of sermons on guidelines to living a more abundant life that God wants us to live. Put God to the test by tithing and observing the benefits of the practice.

    Today I am talking about a subject that people don’t like to hear about—I’ll say that up front. Preachers don’t like to talk about tithing and money because we don’t like people’s eyes glazing over or people getting fidgety or you start flip through the hymn book or something. Church members ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

    “A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist