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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Solitary Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience.

    Title: Solitary Pain and Suffering Text: Luke 4:1-13 Thesis: Pain and suffering is often solitary and always a spiritual experience. This is the first in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering based on the words of the Apostle Paul who wrote, I want to know Christ and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,856 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Hate Sex? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    God created sex and gave it as a gift for heterosexual marriage. outside this boundary it is sinful and destructive in life

    WHY DOES GOD HATE SEX? I CORINTHIANS 6 VERSES 12-20 Allow me to give you some statistics – you might be shocked by these. These statistics come from a survey carried out within the Christian church, amongst leaders and lay people – please remember that as you listen to them. 64% struggle with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rejoicing Because Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    Final Sermon in the series. Ruth rejoices because she is redeemed. How much more should our redemption bring rejoicing?

    Book of Ruth Series #4 Rejoicing Because of Redemption Through a series of events, Ruth has come to know Boaz. She has renounced her old life of idolatry and has repented, or turned away from serving the god of death. She has chosen to come to a place where she devotes herself and her life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is It Worth It?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,432 views

    Is it worth it to follow Christ? Is it worth it to live faithfully? Is it worth it to give faithfully? Paul’s answer is, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

    This message is based on three verses: Romans 8:18, 26, 28. The Bible states that those who sell out to Jesus Christ have the power of God at work within them. We’re not going to be living perfect lives. All of our lives, we’re going to be saying with Paul, "Wretched man that I am! Who will set me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vision Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,407 views

    Just as Israel had a skewed picture of God, sometimes we do too. Instead of seeing God in His fullness, we only pick out certain attributes to focus on like His love and mercy. Do we see God as He is, or made Him into somthing He isn’t?

    1. How do you see the Lord? The Lord reveals Himself as: a. A seeking God (1b-3a) b. A sovereign God (3b-8) c. A sifting God (9-10) d. A saving God (11-15) 2. How does the Lord see you? a. If you don’t see Him as He’s revealed Himself, He will show Himself to you as Judge (8-10) b. If you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatness Of The Word Of God

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,773 views

    In this message, I want to tell you of the greatness of the Word of God, so that you will begin to treat it in a way which it rightly deserves.

    INTRODUCTION If there is a great man and you do not know that he is great, then you cannot show the respect, which he deserves. Before deciding how you are going to act with someone, you will be asking yourselves, the following questions: “Who is that person? What is his position in the society? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Magi Visits Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Keller on Dec 21, 2006
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     | 3,420 views

    In this special visitation, we see that there are three different responses that we can have to the Child: we can oppose Him, ignore Him, or Worship Him

    The Magi Visits Jesus – Dec. 24th 2006 The Scripture text this morning is Matthew 2:1-12. This event is always associated with the Christmas story, even though it probably took place when Jesus was a little older. Most scholars believe that Jesus could have been already a year and a half to 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Significance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 5,979 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is the last of the major issues addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians. Our future resurrection is predicated on Jesus’ resurrection and should give us great hope.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    V Is For Victory Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once y

    V is for Victory Mark 15:1-8 You cannot fully understand Jesus and Easter until first you have been to the cross. You cannot understand this day until you have been in a dark place, experienced tragedy or seen the supposed triumph of evil and sin and even the triumph of death. Once you fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,688 views

    Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

    Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    Those who backslide and rebel against God are in for a rough ride, as depicted by the story of Jonah, God’s stubborn prophet. But repentance will set everything right, and put us on course once again.

    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat Text: Jonah 2: 1-2 Intro: The Book of Jonah is considered to be one of the Minor Prophets. It is a relatively short book, containing only four chapters, 48 verses, and 1,321 words. Yet it holds great truths that can readily be applied to Christians of any age. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attacking Apathy Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,667 views

    The church in Laodicea lost their passion for Christ; did they also lack forgiveness?

    Attacking Apathy Revelation 3:14-22 Purpose: To show how the church in Laodicea was unknowingly lifeless. Aim: I want the listener to feel their own need for a closer relationship with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the last of seven letters from Jesus Christ to seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Fourth in a series on anger managment

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 4 REVIEW Anger is an automatic inner mental/emotional stirring that empowers me to respond to perceived or actual events, people or circumstances perceived as wrong, evil or threatening to my well being. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated anger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Triumphant King

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,863 views

    Victory in Jesus through hard times.

    With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ