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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Dealing With The 3 Major Claims Of The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 8, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,217 views

    This sermon tackles The Da Vinci Code claims concerning the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, & Jesus’ maritial status.

    Dealing With The 3 Major Claims of The Da Vinci Code (This sermon uses ideas from the Grizzly Adams DVD, The DVC Deception, CH Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, & others. Precious few of these ideas, if any, are original to me.) 1 John 4:1-4 May 7, 2006 FBC, Chester ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Seven Cures For A Troubled Heart - Part 2

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on May 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    The Psalmist explores how to deal with a Troubled Heart

    THE CURE FOR A TROUBLED HEART - PSALM 37 - PART 2 Last week we talked about three cures for a troubled heart from Psalm 37. We talked about: • 1) The principle of not fretting/ worrying Psalms 37:1 (NKJV) A Psalm of David. Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    How Big Is Your But?

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 13, 2006
    based on 145 ratings
     | 54,306 views

    It’s the IF’S, AND’s and BUTS in life that get us. It almost got Naaman! The story of Naaman is a story of pride, self-centeredness, obedience, confession and conversion. It has caused all those who have heard the story to reflect deeply about their own l

    Biblical Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30: 11 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Robert Gallaty avatar

    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Robert Gallaty on Aug 6, 2007
     | 3,916 views

    All of us have experienced trials and temptations in Life. What should we do in the midst of difficulty and what can we expect from the Tests of Life? James provides wisdom on handling the challenges of life.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIALS Intro: How Many People Love to Take Tests? With Persperation on your Forehead, and Sweat on your Palms, the Teachers Hand out the Test, with a Smile on their Face and say, “This is not intended to discourage you or make you nervous—It is simply to see what you know. IT’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dreamer

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 19,368 views

    This is a character study on Joseph with a practical study involving his life.

    THE DREAMER TEXT: Genesis 37: 1-36 W. Max Alderman Chapter 37 introduces a long section of Bible study that has to do with Joseph. “Joseph, being seventeen years old”: Thus begins one of the most remarkable life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Am I My Brothers Keeper? Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 168 ratings
     | 31,057 views

    This is number 3 in a series about life changing Questions

    Am I My Brothers Keeper? Genesis 4:3-13 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "So, Your Preacher Is A Woman?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to provoke the hearers to deeper thoughts regarding their Biblical understanding of Women Preachers.

    28 October 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Gift of the Holy Spirit was poured upon believers without differentiation of age, gender, or being rich or poor. REFERENCES: Isaiah 55:8 (KJV) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Smith avatar

    The Sarcasm Of Jesus (Luke 13:31-35)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,315 views

    It doesn’t take much to twist genuine faith into something sick and destructive. There is a fine line between an unshakeable faith in a God who will never let His holy city.

    I’ve been to Jerusalem. It was nearly three years ago now, and my memory has faded somewhat, but I’ve got some slides I can show you! No, don’t panic! I haven’t got them with me! In fact, I didn’t take any slides while I was there. I took some video, but I don’t have that with me either. At any ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Pious People Procure Perfected Promises Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,645 views

    The writer to the Hebrews tried to give confort to the Early Christians that the new converts to the faith were on an equal basis with those of the Old Testament and for the millions to come to Jesus.

    HEBREWS 11:40 PIOUS PEOPLE PROCURE PERFECTED PROMISES I. THE PANORAMA: A. Past. B. Present. C. Promise. II. THE PATTERN: A. Person. B. Pardon. C. Partnership. III. THE PERFECTION: A. Plan. B. Provisional. C. Permanent. The writer now brings this part of his writing to a close ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Listening And Reacting

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    Blind Bartimaeus healed. How to be healed

    Title: Listening and Reacting Theme: Text: Mark 10:46-47 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Needs A Break! (Mark 7:24-37)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    Jesus Needs a Break! Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around..

    Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    There's A Place For Everybody (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,320 views

    Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed ...

    The words of Paul to the Corinthians, 1st letter, 12th chapter - the 12th of 16 in fact! This is the first time we’ve looked at Paul’s correspondence to the Corinthians for a good while, and you might find it odd that we do so today by jumping such a long way in to such a long letter! I frankly ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,644 views

    It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

    "Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Harper avatar

    A Priest Like No Other

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,322 views

    Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

    “A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Walking Through A Season Of Crushing/ The Death Of Expectation

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    We often find ourselves in A SEASON OF CRUSHING. I can’t seem to understand WHY we are going through this. We can’t allow our dreaming ability to be hindered! Dream on!

    WALKING THROUGH A SEASON OF CRUSHING ... THE DEATH OF EXPECTATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have rarely started a lesson with the conclusion, but I think I shall start with the end and then build up to the conclusion. CONCLUSION: AFFLICTION IS NOT ALWAYS CHASTISEMENT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God