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  • Greg Cooper avatar

    From Coping To Conquering

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

    Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Temptations Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

    There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Following Paul's Example

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    A Devotion for growing Christians

    “BRETHREN, JOIN IN FOLLOWING MY EXAMPLE, AND NOTE THOSE WHO SO WALK, AS YOU HAVE US FOR A PATTERN. 18 FOR MANY WALK, OF WHOM I HAVE TOLD YOU OFTEN, AND NOW TELL YOU EVEN WEEPING, THAT THEY ARE THE ENEMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST; 19 WHOSE END IS DESTRUCTION, WHOSE GOD IS THEIR BELLY, AND WHOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 31,539 views

    God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFE The Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Temptation

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,550 views

    Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

    The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Biblical Prayer

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

    INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Perfect Work Series

    Contributed by John Edmerson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    This sermon explains God’s perfecting process for all Christians.

    God’s Perfect Work James 1:1-4 John T. Edmerson, Minister Church of Christ Kennedy Heights I. Introduction A. “Work” has different meanings to different people. To some “work” is seen as a highly esteemed virtue or an admirable trait. To others “work” represents something foreign an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Circumcision Of No Avail Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    Circumcision of no avail

    Romans 2:25, “ 25For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.” This goes back to Genesis 17:11, “And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Sighs Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    A man is brought to Jesus who is deaf and has a speech impediment. Perhaps, because of his deafness, he never learned to speak clearly. Jesus shows ultimate compassion by refusing to make a mockery of this man’s problems. The man had problems; he would

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God Sighs Mark 7:31-35 Reading the text of Mark 7:31-35 you come across a word that is, at first, out of place. It is one of those words that, if you are not careful, you will just read through and never give a second thought. "He sighed," Mark records. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    With A Shout Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    4th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."

    1 Thes 4:13-18 Illustration: Thanks for the Memos from NPR’s show “What do You Know.” Usually these memos contain quite a bit of confusion (http://www.notmuch.com/Features/Memos for examples) The occaision of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians is a bit of confusion about the Lord’s return—they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,784 views

    The need to wait for God to work

    “Waiting On God” Habakkuk Intro: We get ourselves in a lot of trouble by our impatience. I’ve told you the last few weeks that patience is one of the areas where I struggle. It was one of the areas where Habakkuk struggled as well. Habakkuk lived in Judah during the reign of Jehoiakim, the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Knock At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,726 views

    we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

    A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Cross (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

    The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Path Toward Victory Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    Every winning team has a game plan that will bring them the victories. So too with Christians. Watchfulness, persistence, faithfulness and God’s power and presence pave the pathway for victory.

    Luke 21:5-19 “The Path Toward Victory” INTRODUCTION What does the future hold? Is the world going to get worse, get better, or stay the same? Many people in the United States fear the future. After 9/11 they are scared. Certainly Islamic terrorism remains a threat not only to the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Soul-Searching Question

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    It is startling that even the eleven true disciples asked the question: "Surely not I, Lord?"

    A SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTION Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?" And He answered, "He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist