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  • David Scudder avatar

    Is Gambling Wrong?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

    Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can I Trust Him?

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    We can trust God with everything. He is not a failure and is not wrong, no matter what is going on in our lives.

    Christianity 101: Can I Trust Him? Romans 9:1-33 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, May, 2008 Not long ago, I took a walk in my neighborhood. It was early. As I turned a corner, there before me were two huge dogs. They were on the loose and they looked hungry. Immediately, I stopped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Legalist Only Has Law" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010
     | 3,578 views

    Jesus has no cheerful words for the legalist. Is your faith in your strength? Is your trust in your keeping of the law; the rules? Go and do it. That’s all He can say to you.(Lk 10:37)

    (Part 1 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Preacher's Message Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,941 views

    Acts 10 is an amazing epic of God at work. This is part 1 of The Launching of The Gospel. Part 2 is "The Barrier Broken"

    “Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, 35 but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. 36 “The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Confessions: Phone Booth Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally set to be released in November 2002, but as a result of the terrifying shooting spree by the notorious ‘Washington Sniper’, 20th-Century Fox chose t

    --note-- 2003, Fox Directed by Joel Schumacher Screenplay by Larry Cohen Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller Rated R for pervasive language and some violence - - - - - Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Practices Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,862 views

    Ninth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists practice?"

    [This sermon was the last in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the practices of United Methodists. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

    WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics: God Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,052 views

    First in the Back to the Basics series, exploring the foundational principles of the Christian faith. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about God?"

    Several years back, N. T. Wright, who is now a world class New Testament scholar and a bishop in the Church of England, was a young chaplain at a university. His responsibility was to care for the spiritual wellbeing of all the students at the college. Pretty often, He’d encounter students that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Influence And Conformity

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,233 views

    We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

    Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weeping Between The Porch And The Altar...part 1... Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,070 views

    Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost.

    INTRODUCTION...Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost. What does it mean to have a PRICKED HEART? It is the act of your heart being pierced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God To The Rescue Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,756 views

    The war of Gog and Magog demonstrates God's sovereignty, which is the only true source of security.

    In just a few moments, we’ll be looking at Ezekiel 38, so go ahead and turn to that chapter in your Bibles. But before we look at that passage, I’d like us to pause for a moment and remind ourselves of how this passage fits into the overall scope of this current sermon series. Since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Biblical Teaching Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009
     | 11,433 views

    God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

    Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Is Creepy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,584 views

    Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

    Sin is creepy! Series: Hey Jude! part 1 Open with video clip: You tube “What is Sin??” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcSFWimRzY Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Upset Stomach Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,205 views

    A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 10

    Jonah 2: 1 – 10 Upset Stomach 1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “ I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “ Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,611 views

    A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

    (adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ