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  • Wilson McMahon avatar

    Christlike

    Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    A sermon on the meaning of being a "Christian"

    Christian means Christlike (Webster), not a follower of Christ. 1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Working In Us

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    God saves us by His mercy, then supplies us through His riches, and also strengthens us by His power.

    GOD WORKING IN US I ACCORDING TO HIS MERCY HE SAVES US Titus 3:4-5 When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flesh

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    . Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Praise Opened The Door

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,509 views

    This Message Shows How Essential Praise Is In our Everyday Life Whether Afflicted Or Not.

    Praise Opened The Door Acts 16: 25- 26 25) And at midnight Paul and Silas Prayed and Sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26) And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundation of the prison were opened, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebration In A Time Of Trouble

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,564 views

    A Message that depicts our behavior during times of trouble...

    Praise With Out Purpose Celebrating in the Time of Trouble • Nebuchadnezzar dies after a 43-year reign • His son, Evil-Merodach (described in 2 Kings 25:27-30 and Jeremiah 52:31-34) rules for only two years when he is assassinated by his brother-in-law Neriglassar, because his rule was arbitrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying 'til We Pray

    Contributed by A. W. Tozer on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    A classic message on persistent prayer by A. W. Tozer.

    Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: "Pray till you pray." The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by the American evangelist John Wesley Lee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learn Your Lessons Well

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,408 views

    The downward movement of God becoming man is mirrored by the upward movement of Christ returning to the Father

    Tuesday of 6th week in Easter Acts/John Earthquake! What a terrifying sound that must have been to a first-century Greek. We in South Texas, sitting on this tapioca-karst bed of limestone as we do, far from any real tectonic plate junctions, have no idea what fear the word “earthquake” provokes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Stay Out Of Trouble

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,806 views

    Advice on how to make good choices and to stay out of trouble.

    HOW TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE Text: Proverbs 4:20 – 27 I. Introduction: · Some people think that good things happen to people by chance · Failed to realize that bad choices lead to trouble · Proverbs 13:5 – “…the way of the transgressors is hard.” · Why make life any harder than it has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Ways To Praise

    Contributed by Charles Steiner on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    Thanksgiving devotion outline from Psalm 150 an acrostic of PRAISE

    Six ways to praise (Acrostic) Psalm 150 Each of the last 5 psalms begins and ends with ‘Praise The Lord‘. “Hallelujah“-(ha-lal) “boast“- to shine forth- to shout and sing!(145:1-5) Praise is the natural response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Word!

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    The Power of the Word!

    The Power of the Word! Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    The necessity of guarding our hearts

    Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    The Key To Everything In Life

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Jan 13, 2012
     | 4,886 views

    THIS MESSAGE WILL DESCRIBE THE SECRET TO BE SUCESSFULL IN EVERYTHING IN LIFE.

    IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT WOULD UNLOCK ALL THE SECRETS OF LIFE, WOULD YOU WANT THAT KEY? IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT COULD OPEN EVERY DOOR AND CLOSE DOWN EVERY ENEMY, WOULD YOU NOT WANT THAT KEY? THE BIBLE SHOWS US THAT KEY. THE KEY IS CHRIST IN US AND US IN CHRIST. THIS SPEAKS OF AN ORGANIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proverbs

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,501 views

    FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART

    PROVERBS KEY VERSE: PROVERBS 4: 23 FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS A BOOK OF WISE, PRACTICAL WISDOM. IT TEACHES SUCH THINGS AS HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN, HOW TO HONOR PARENTS, HOW TO PURSUE CAREERS, HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR ENEMIES, HOW TO IDENTIFY A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist