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  • Robert Robb avatar

    God's Directives To Husbands Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    The husbands responsibility topwards his wife

    Studies In The Christian Family (2) The Christian Husband Introduction We come this evening to our second of four studies in this short series on the Christian Family. In the scriptures God has given us His blueprint for a happy home-life and as part of that blueprint He sets out the primary duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    Part 1 of the Basics of the Cross. This study looks at who Jesus was. The Old Testament describes Him and the New Testament reveals Him.

    Part 1. Who is Jesus? Vince Lombardi was one of football’s greatest coaches. He coached the Green Bay Packers to five championships. After a disappointing game, Vince walked into the locker room and held up a football. "Men", he said, "This is a football". He went on to make the point that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,068 views

    This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

    THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    St. Paul's Wish To Be Accursed From Christ. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    This Sermon is #9 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON IX. St. Paul’s Wish to be accursed from Christ. Romans ix.3 "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh." FEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Am I Jew?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 31, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,442 views

    Are there one or two Gospels???? Do I witness to a Jew or not?

    Am I A Jew? I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I have been a SSGT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Leadership Changes Across Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

    LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Armor For Spiritual War

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 21,446 views

    Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about fighting the kind of war in this scripture. For, as Ephesians 6:10-12 says, it’s not a battle of flesh and blood, but of the spirit.

    Spiritual Armor for Spiritual War "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." -- (Ephesians 6:12) Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,588 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Surrender All? Part 2

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

    I SURRENDER ALL? PART 2 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:9-19 Introduction What do you trust in? 1. Money? What if you became the victim of identity theft and you found your bank accounts emptied and your credit destroyed? 2. Career? What if your company suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

    Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Are You A Good Minister?

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,617 views

    God expects Paators, minsters and believers to know that He is the owner of the flock and that we are just custodians, He wants us to take care of His sheep very well or else He may replace us.

    ARE YOU A GOOD MINISTER OF GOD? Jeremiah 24:1-4 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. 2Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Thine Own Self Be True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 53,273 views

    The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 26,903 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

    Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Incarnate Word"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    We have first hand testimony in the epistles of John; the kind that would be accepted in any court of law; of the incarnate existence of Jesus Christ. John proclaims him to us for the sake of our joy and fellowship

    -and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us – WHAT WAS FROM THE BEGINNING Y’know what I like about the Bible? Well, I like lots of things about the Bible. But one thing I like about ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Empty Words From Empty Hearts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    How do we pray? Opening skit, showing that it is better to have no words in your heart than it is to have no heart in your words. Are we hot, cold, or lukewarm?

    (THIS SERMON OPENS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKIT) Billie is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is praying. (This script is in front of her.) The pastor is in the back of the sanctuary, with a microphone. (He is the voice of God.) Billie: Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Pastor: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other