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  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

    February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 2nd Mile Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,166 views

    The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

    THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influencing Your World For Christ

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 260 ratings
     | 21,747 views

    Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

    Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch And Pray Series

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,355 views

    ADVENT 1(ILCW-C) - Watch and pray to escape because the signs are very clear and our world is very tempting.

    WATCH AND PRAY...TO ESCAPE Luke 21:29-36 - December 1, 2002 LUKE 21:29-36 29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Wrath & Righteousness Of God Revealed

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    Our study through the book of Romans 1 shows us a God who loves humans, but must reveal His wrath on anything that is not like Him. It is one of the best chapters in the Bible to clearly understand God’s righteous character, and our fallibility.

    Why is there evil in the world? How can a loving God condemn anyone to hell? Does God condemn me when I do wrong? How can I be a Christian and yet still sin? How do law and faith work together? Where do I find help and hope? What happens to the Jews after they rejected Jesus? How am I supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The First Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

    When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,021 views

    The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Confronting Mammon

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    Mammon is a very powerful force in the world today that ties people into a financial system that prevents the people of God from effectively preaching the Gospel. The story of how Abraham tithed after rescuing Lot gives some important principles.

    Background. Abraham had two brothers, Nahor and Haran. They and their father Terah lived in Ur of the Chaldees. This city, famous for the worship of the Moon God, was located on the banks of the Euphrates near the Persian Gulf, just before the Tigris River enters into it. In Ur, the Stela of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,152 views

    In order to grow as Christians we must have the proper atitude towards our Christian lives.

    NOTE: I am indebted to Jim Mooney of sermoncentral.com for the idea for this sermon. I took his basic idea from the sermon “How to Have a Winning Attitude” and customized it to fit my own style and congregation. The Christian Attitude Phil: 3:8-14 Introduction: THERE IS A SHORT STORY BY G.W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As An Advertisement

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    We are saved to advertise the excellencies of God.

    “Living as an Advertisement” I Peter 2:1-10 Preparation: Put a cut-out of an advertisement in each of the bulletins. I will make reference to it at the end of the message. Illustration: Read a full page newspaper ad. Have you ever considered the fact that we are like full page ads, advertising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Free To Serve

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 12,666 views

    Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

    “Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,000 views

    Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

    "Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Birthday America!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 600 ratings
     | 46,478 views

    Reminding the people of God concerning our spiritual heritage and the need to depend upon His power and guidance.

    Happy Birthday America! Psalm 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You will be 225 years old this Wednesday. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you take the long, historical view, you’re just a CHILD among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, or Greece—they all had much longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God From Recollect Of Historical Truth To One To Sees All

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,130 views

    Praises for the attributes of God for One who is the recollector of all historical truth to one who sees all things

    487. Recollect or and Teacher of Historical Truth – I praise you that you practiced such superb recall of the facts of the past. “Some of the Pharisees came to Him to test Him. They asked, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” Jesus said, ‘Have you not read that at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational