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  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Avoiding Deception

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 9,910 views

    How a Christian can avoid deception from the pulpit

    AVOIDING DECEPTION INTRODUCTION There are indeed mockers of Jesus Christ living among us who continue to walk after their own ungodly lusts. Jude tells us that they do not have the Spirit of God living in them. Unfortunately, some of these mockers have infiltrated the pulpits of our churches. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Throw In The Towel

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

    Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Evangelism Reflects Courage In Our Christian Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2006
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    When we evangelize to the world around us it reveals our COURAGE in Christ!

    Sermon Series: Living a Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism Reflects Courage in our Christian Walk (Consistency, Communication) Sermon Text:: Acts 5:19-21, 2 Tim 1:6-9; 2:14-17a; 4:1-5 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Letter Ever Written Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    This sermon, which is the first in a series on "Romans: The Good News of God," introduces the greatest letter ever written, Paul’s letter to the Romans.

    Scripture He was pacing back and forth, thoughtful and expectant. Physically, he was not an impressive man (see for example 2 Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 4:14). He had scars and blemishes all over his body from his various beatings and stonings. His body was weathered and leathered by many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grow - Part One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
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    In this conversation we will begin discussing habits that will help you grow spiritually. In this message we will discuss the spiritual growth habits of - Regular Church Attendance, Doing Life Together and Spending Time In God's Word.

    GROW #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended HEY… LISTEN… It’s true God is BIGGER than you think He is… AS DAVID – wrote in Psalm 145… Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. – Psalm 145:3 AND B/S – because of that greatness (that bigness) your doubts and fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,384 views

    Knowing Christ is where true faith begins. From there we grow through the essentials of discipleship: Bible study, prayer, preaching, worship and Christian friendship and fellowship.

    What is faith? A Sunday-School teacher asked her class one day, “What is faith?” the class sat there quietly - which was a surprise in itself, so the teacher asked again, “can anyone tell me what is faith?” You could see the little minds working and one boy stuck up his hand. The teacher said, ‘Ok ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Romance The Stone! - 1 Peter 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
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     | 4,654 views

    We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives.

    Romance the Stone! I Peter Chapter 2 Part 2 of series on Peter Thesis: We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives. Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:1-25 1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success In Health Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 9,571 views

    In the fallen, corrupt world in which we live we can not escape these assaults on our health or the resultant pain. We CAN, however, in Christ and by His grace grow in our understanding, management and care of our complete health. This, I believe, is th

    “SUCCESS IN HEALTH” 3rd in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 24, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: This morning we continue to Scriptural search for success by looking at the issue of our health. Though degree and specifics will always vary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 23, 2015
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    Growing in Jesus love is a key part of our lives as a Christian. In the sermon we explore what growing is Jesus love involves, what it means for us and how it affects our lives.

    Today we are exploring what it means to grow in the love of Jesus. When we look at the dictionary for the meaning of growing words like bigger, more, larger, taller, healthier and living pop up. Now throughout our lives there will be times when we want to be growing. But there are also times for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do I Accept Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    Questions about forgiveness and growth in grace are answered.

    (As I begin this morning, I am letting you know that I will be making an invitation to come forward to the altar at the conclusion of the sermon.) In our text for this morning, many people are in a desperate place and only Jesus can truly save them. The woman who is dragged before Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Overcoming Disappointment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 106,968 views

    It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

    Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Faith Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

    JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Fanatics For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2007
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    God calls His people to take seriously the instruction of the Word. In fact, He calls us to be fanatics for the Faith.

    JAMES 1:19-27 FANATICS FOR THE FAITH “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What's New With You? Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    God is always wanting to do something new in us.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-13 Title: What’s new with you? Introduction 1. We are called to give others the message of renewal (v17) “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” Illustration: Now suppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Growing Up In Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    Its impossible to grow unless you have a beginning and it is impossible not to grow if you do.

    1. Letter to warn against threats to true faith a. Legalism of Judaism b. Spiritualism of Gnosticism c. Ascendancy of the Flesh 2. Whole letter deals - vs. 2:6-7- concise answ. a. same substitutions call us today b. do’s & don’ts – spiritual snobbery of super Sts. c. Flesh –taking credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist