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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Come And Dine

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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    There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

    *Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Battle Is Not Yours But The Lord's

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009
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    Our struggles in life are not for us to fight. The battle is not ours but the Lord’s.

    Introduction: Being a Christian in this life, we are often up against insurmountable odds. Bills are out of control, the children are acting worse that Bay Bay’s kids, and our job situation is on shaky ground from day to day. Gas prices are steadily going up, gas and electric has climbed to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Fighting God

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008
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    Do our actions show us obedient or fighting God

    Are we fighting GOD? Acts 5: 17-42 This segment reminds us who the enemy really is, the enemy is not flesh and blood, and it is not ideologies or even legalism. The enemy is a spiritual being who manipulates, who twists truths, and uses our ego for his gain. Look around today and see what causes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
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    Is there a place where God’s grace ends?

    TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Grace July 23, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Does God turn away from Christians when they sin as He did when Jesus was on the cross? Is there a point where God turns away permanently? Let me answer the question initially from Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 19, 2007
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    This week we want to talk about maintaining a pure heart before God. We can not afford to place any contaminates in our heart and miss out on the blessings of God. The condition of our heart determines the outcome of our life. It is so important that as

    Introduction · Last week we talked about achieving Godly success in 2007. We discovered that we must be speaking the Word, meditating on the Word and then putting action to the Word of God. · When we do these things, our hearts are filled with the Word and we begin to have great success. · This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    A Feast For Worms

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 13, 2008
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    Gleaned from several sermons at this website. Pride, envy, jealousy are hungry worms that eat us from the inside out.

    A feast for Worms. Acts 12:18-25 Point: We have heard it said “Pride comes before the fall.” It literally happens in this scene. The time is about 46 AD. This chronology might fit between the time Paul goes to Antioch and sending the famine relief to Jerusalem. Agrippa grew up in the Imperial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

    Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is There A Barabbas In The House?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 27, 2013
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    Thank God for Jesus. He graciously took my place on the tree of Calvary. I am no different than Barabbas. I deserved to die, but Jesus took my place.

    Mark 15:1-15 Is there a Barabbas in the house? If we are honest, our hand would be high in the air. IL.: An overly ambitous attorney made a phone call to the governor in the middle of the night. He insisted to speak to him about an urgent matter. Finally, the governor agreed. "What is it?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Wanted: A Few Good Men…and Women! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013
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    Let us like Paul and Titus become mentors of the young, unlearned and untaught. and support those who need it, nurturing them in the way of the LORD!

    Titus 1:5-16 KJV For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Curse Reversed Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 8,253 views

    What makes Heaven great is not only what's there, but also what's not there! In order to fully understand what God has planned (in Eternity), we've got to understand what God had first planned (in Eden). The way it will be - will be the way it way origi

    What makes Heaven great is not only what's there, but also what's not there! In order to fully understand what God has planned (in Eternity), we've got to understand what God had first planned (in Eden). The way it will be - will be the way it way originally intended. Revelation 22:3 is clear: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Am I Getting Through? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,107 views

    It is worth great effort to communicate better!

    Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Show The Difference! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2013
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    God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s heart! Beware!

    I will show the difference! Malachi 3:18”Then you shall again discern Between the righteous and the wicked, Between one who serves God And one who does not serve Him.” God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Veil Removed

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
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    When we turn to Jesus, the veil is removed and we are free to see and experience God

    The Veil Removed Ex 34 and 2 Cor 3 September 23, 2012 Intro: Have you ever had someone prescribe your response? It happens all the time – “you’ve GOT to see this movie, you are going to love it!” “I read the greatest book and you have to read it too, your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    La Verdad Vs. El Engaño

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 2, 2012
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     | 4,290 views

    Hay una batalla entre la verdad y el engaño. Necesitamos hacer todo posible para caminar en la verdad. En este estudio bíblico, se hallan 6 principios para reconocer una secta. Siga la verdad

    TRUTH vs. DECEIT (La Verdad vs. El Engaño) Jn. 8:32 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) 32 y conoceréis la verdad, y la verdad os hará libres. (RVG04) A sect is a religous group with distinctives that diferentiate them from mainline christianity. Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Get Together Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 20, 2014
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     | 7,180 views

    God's purpose in redemption and reconciliation was to make a new race, the human race! It seems discouraging that so many churches are divided. Why is that so and is it possible to become what God designed. Yes find out what hinders and what helps unit

    Intro: We began by hearing that this life is not about us. Our life is to be controlled and conformed to the person and principle of Jesus. The church, the body of people that trust Jesus is to be centered on Jesus. We are also called to be holy, different, set apart for God’s purpose on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist