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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Adultery, Lust, And Divorce

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    Scripture: Mt.

    Scripture: Mt. 5:27-32; Luke 10:11; Lu.16:18; Mt. 19:3-9 Date: 5-30-99- GNBC Intro: Today's message discusses three relatively unpleasant matters. Very serious issues. Very serious message. That's why I thinkI will start sermon w/humorous antedote: "A lady had gone thru 4 marriages: 1st- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Cox avatar

    Hope For A Hopeless Generation

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    An Evaluation of our Nation. A consideration of where we have come from, where we are now, where we are headed as a nation. A biblical perspective.

    Introduction: The eyes of the world are focused on the United States of America right now. Many Americans are living with a sense of suspense. Who will be the next president? What does the future hold for the United States of America? Today I want to look at our nation from a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cobb avatar

    Have You Overlooked Your Burning Bush?

    Contributed by Robert Cobb on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 302 ratings
     | 17,529 views

    Especially for Christian leaders. Moses found his purpose in the burning bush.

    "Did you get my message?" We live in the information age and messages are constantly being sent back and forth. A missed message could mean a loss of business or time. Wartime stories abound of missed messages among commanders resulting in confusion and loss of life. But the worst "missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Kingdom Building 101: Overcoming The Opposition

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    WHEN WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF OUR GOD, OPPOSITION WILL COME AND WE CAN OVERCOME THE OPPOSITION!

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: OVERCOMING THE OPPOSITION NEHEMIAH 4: 1-23 SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION: THOUGHTS ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND OVERCOMING ALL OPPOSITION TO MAKE IT TO THIS GAME: GO PANTHERS! There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

    INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,303 views

    On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

    We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am What I Am

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 16,868 views

    God saved Paul so Paul could serve God. God will do great things through those he saves.

    "I Am What I Am" September 7, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois I Cor. 15:8-10 Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Have a video tape of "Popeye" saying his famous line, "I Am What I Am." B Our lesson today is entitled, "I Am What I Am" a This may be a line made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    What does it mean to really forgive?

    The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born-Again

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 23,781 views

    If you’re born once, you die twice; if you’re born twice, you die once!

    “Born-Again”, John 3:1-8, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been examining conversions in the book of Acts, and now we’re going to look closer at what it means to be converted. When Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    1-800-2heaven

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Just like Jacob we sometimes need to relearn that God is always with us...even when we don’t live as we ought.

    "1-800-2HEAVEN" INTRODUCTION If you were to go to sleep and when you woke up in the morning God was standing by your bedside, how would you react? Please open your Bibles to Gen. 28 as we see this statement exemplified in the life of Jacob. Gen. 28:10-19 is where we find the story of "Jacob’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Confidence In A Competent Creator

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    Confidence in God produces: Provision From God; Praise Toward God; Perception Of God’s Will; and Proclamation Of God’s Goodness.

    Confidence In A Competent Creator Text: Ps.40: 4; Prov.3: 26 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines confidence as “firm belief; trust; reliance; the fact of being or feeling certain; assurance…object of trust” (Victoria Neufeldt, Editor in Chief and David B. Guralnik, Editor in Chief Emeritus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

    Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Feast Or Famine Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

    Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    Discover how God’s love restores hope for marriage.

    This morning, we continue our new series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. There was a time when I thought real Christians didn’t divorce. Then I found that one out of two Christian marriages end in divorce, the same statistic as non-Christians. Not only that, I began to counsel Christian couples on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Wired To Explode Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 26, 2006
     | 3,886 views

    How is your life wired? Jesus paints a picture of God\’s character to show us how differently we are wired and how much we are in need of a Savior.

    A few years ago I thought I was pretty smart. We were putting in a hot tub and some people said - you should have it installed by a professional. "I don’t need no professional!" I responded. Well, we got the thing in okay- after hefting it sideways and rolling it on some very flimsy hand trucks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel