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  • ryan dalgliesh avatar

    Fear The Lord (With S.o.a.p.)

    Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,702 views

    We will discuss briefly what it looks like to fear the Lord our God that we might be partakers of His secrets.

    JANUARY 16, 2000 THE FEAR OF THE LORD Psalm 25: 14 “the Lord confides in those who fear Him, He makes His covenants known to them.” WHAT A GREAT IDEA, THAT IF WE SIMPLY FEAR GOD HE WILL TELL US HIS SECRETS. PROPOSITION: Whatever it is that you fear the most will dictate how you will live your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5 Witnessing To Mormons Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    Lesson 5 of 6

    Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 5 Occult Influences in Mormonism/Temple Ceremony excerpts Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-11 "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Vs Christian Love

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

    "Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Reasons For Paul's Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

    Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin In The Camp

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    This sermon displays the dangers of allowing things in our life that God is displeased with.

    Scripture: Joshua 7:1 – Title: “Sin In The Camp” Introduction: Joshua and the people of God were experiencing victory. They had come out of the wilderness, crossed the flooded Jordan River on dry ground. They had seen the walls of Jericho fall down after they had walked around them for seven days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 397 ratings
     | 90,524 views

    Motivate members to become ministers.

    What's in your Hand Exodus 4:1-4 NASB Then Moses answered and said, "What if they will not believe me, or listen to what I say? For they may say, 'The Lord has not appeared to you.' " [2] And the Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff." [3] Then He said, "Throw it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stupid Cupid And The Effect Of Love

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    This message is how people look for love in places other than the place to find it. It is also how true love promotes faithfulness and forgivenss in our lives.

    Stupid Cupid and the Effect of Love Intro: Society has a warped view of love and how it shows up in our lives. Often love is thought of as flowing from person to person. If you “Google” the word love, and you have to be very careful doing this, you will find all sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Must Not Remain Silent

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,232 views

    Should our first obligation be to politics or to filling the Great Commission?

    INTRODUCTION In recent days, the events of our Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the USA should tell everyone of us who claim to be Christian that we must not remain silent. Now your first thought would rightly be that we must not remain silent and must act in defense of marriage, speak out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Letting It Go!

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,731 views

    Letting It Go

    I believe that I must state in the beginning of this preachment hour that LETTING GO IS A CHOICE NOT BECAUSE IT FEELS RIGHT, BUT BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT! Often I hear people say, "I cannot forgive him because he hurt me to badly." What they’re saying is simply "I cannot voluntarily commit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Give Christ This Christmas?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 369 ratings
     | 35,904 views

    The gifts of the Magi were appropriate for they spoke of Who Jesus Christ was and is. What gift will you give Christ this Christmas?

    WHAT WILL YOU GIVE CHRIST THIS CHRISTMAS? MATTHEW 2:1-12 Christmas is often seen as that time of year for the giving of gifts. People frantically try to find that perfect gift for that special person that will express their feelings and relationship toward one another. The origin of the gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Never Stops Giving

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,277 views

    One internet search engine listed over 200,000 items that included the phrase: “the gift that never stops giving”! No material or earthly gift that man can give will last forever.

    The Gift That Never Stops Giving “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV) During the Christmas season most of us give a great deal of thought to the gifts we will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Lewis avatar

    Why Was Jesus Born?

    Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 29,681 views

    The Purpose and Reason for the Coming of the Christ Child to the Earth. Why did he Come into the World? Why was He Born a Baby in the Little Town of Bethlehem? There are Many Ideas and Philosophical Answers that men propose but God Clearly tells us i

    WHY WAS JESUS BORN? John 1:1-4, 14, 18 Christians Rejoice at Christmas. Rejoicing at Christmas, though, has nothing to do with Bells ringing, Snow on the ground, Presents under the tree, or Visits by Santa. The True Joy of Christmas is found in knowing that Jesus is Born, and Brings A Message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,586 views

    This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

    The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Bird avatar

    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,320 views

    Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

    Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Came To Be Our Savior

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,300 views

    In the midst of the glitter and noise, the purpose of the Incarnation is powerful, but not always easy to hear. But to a lost world, God sent His Son to be Our Savior

    Passage: Hebrews 2:10-18 Intro: At the risk of appearing Scrooge-like, I want to talk about death this morning. 1. in spite of the frantic attempts to hide or reinterpret the true meaning of Christmas, the coming of Christ into the world had a critically important purpose. 2. and if we will dare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free