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  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Don't Turn Back

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 52,343 views

    We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

    DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Zeal For Peace

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    This sermon exposits Eph 4.1-6 contending that in view of their salvation the Ephesians are to zealously contend for the unity within the body.

    Ephesians 4:1-6 (Zeal for Peace) Introduction Tradition claims that Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchure is built over the cave in which Christ is said to have been buried. In July 2002 the church became the scene of ugly fighting between the monks who run it. The conflict began when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,262 views

    The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

    Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Serving God Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    This passage teaches us how easy it easy to serve God in a way pleasing to him.

    Serving God Scripture Reference: II Kings 4:8-17 (KJV) 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Claims Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 35,071 views

    #16 in series. Jesus defends himself against charges of violating the Sabbath by making three extraordinary claims about who He is.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 16 “The Claims of Jesus” John 5:16-30 In his book, “Loving God,” Charles Colson tells about a Russian Jewish doctor by the name of Boris Nicholayevich ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    Acts Series: 5th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF UNITY.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 Then, to sum of vv. 15-26, it tells how they chose Matthias to replace the fallen disciple, Judas Iscariot. The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    What's Wrong With Me? The Question Of Alienation ( Loneliness )

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    This message concentrates on what happens when you are lonely and provides you with some practical steps in overcoming loneliness

    What’s Wrong With Me? The Question of Alienation 1 Kings 19:1-10 Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net Introduction A wave of despair is silently crashing over America. Floodlights pierce the night, announcing yet another home-video store. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,541 views

    God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

    ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emotions

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,354 views

    We all have emotions as did Jesus, Mary and Martha.

    Text: Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). When that verse is isolated one gets the feeling that Martha is casting blame on Jesus because His absence brought about the death of her brother Lazarus. You can almost feel the emotion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

    Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,100 views

    Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

    Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Uncompromised Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

    Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Do The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Apostles, Pt. 20

    DO THE RIGHT THING (MATTHEW 27:1-10) The parents of a teenage girl received a letter from the college freshman: Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know what's going on with me. I've fallen in love with a guy named Blaze. He's a really neat guy, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Monty Newton avatar

    To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,244 views

    Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

    Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Called To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    In today’s political climate, many are turned away by all the negativity and are disgusted with everything that is going on. So much so, that they just want to throw up their hands, close their eyes, and hope things will just get better by themselves...

    Over the centuries, there have been many great revivals and moves of God. Yet, before each great move of God, there was always a move to prayer. The Lord will raise up many to pray and seek after Him. Right now men and women of God are being called to begin to pray and seek His face. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible