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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Believer's Position For Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011
     | 5,816 views

    Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

    Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our Glorious Salvation”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 7, 2012
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     | 3,892 views

    A consideration of what our Savior says about the salvation provided thorugh His death and resurrection.

    Some refer to our Lord’s prayer recorded in John 17 as His “high priestly prayer,” because of our Savior’s intercession for His disciples. This prayer is in three sections: 1) Jesus prays for Himself (vs.1-5); then 2) Jesus prays for His disciples (vs. 6-19); then 3) Jesus prays for all believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008
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     | 4,557 views

    Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 3,332 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surviving The Wait

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,563 views

    Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do

    Opening illustration: A professor in a world-acclaimed medical school once posed this medical situation - and ethical problem - to his students: "Here’s the family history: The father has syphilis. The mother has TB. They already have had four children. The first is blind. The second had died. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 3,241 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-V—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 14 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 45,164 views

    If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

    JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Restored By God As We Serve

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,514 views

    God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

    If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 5,714 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

    3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    This sermon seeks to challenge people who have not come to a conclusion about their relationship with God to do so in the face of Paul’s conclusion that all alike are guilty of sin.

    Do you ever come to any conclusions about any matters? Do you ever come to any conclusion about things that matter? I mean, do you ever come to any meaningful conclusions about anything that really matters? When I look out at you from my perspective this morning, I honestly have to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arley Ellingson avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,314 views

    Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

    Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

    “Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So That They May Know Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    No. 7 in a series of 8 messages on the church covenant dealing with our care for one another

    Text: 1 John 3:11-18, Title: So That They May Know, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, PM A. Opening illustration: read first half of letter on p. 90 MacArthur Comm Acts 1-12 B. Background to passage: John is writing to a church involved in a split with its roots in theology. He wrote the book to salvage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Good Gracious" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist