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  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Big Problems

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 28, 2006
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    A little sin is a big problem.

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 3:4-6 Big Problems Introduction A little matter can be a big problem. Take blood clots, for example. We don’t even like to hear the term—because they’re dangerous. A blood clot forms when blood cells and fibrin strands clump together. Now, most blood clots ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
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    Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Deadly Conversation

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
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    This sermon will make you aware of what the indicators of harmful conversations are.

    Through conversations people exchange thoughts, opinions, ideas, and feelings. Everywhere we go we see people engaging in conversations. In beauty salons and barber shops, conversations make sitting in a chair for a long period of time a little more comfortable. Through conversation you now have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Covetousness

    Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006
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    Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

    Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Lawlessness

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 30, 2006
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    In the past few years it seems that men are doing what is right in their own sight without any restraints. It’s time that we understand lawlessness!

    Lawlessness Text: Matthew 7: 21-23 Lawlessness is a trap; it’s a trap because lawlessness can start just with a bad attitude toward someone in authority. Lawlessness always becomes more progressive and usually thinks there the only one who is right. In Webster’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
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    The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

    The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Selfish Pride An Enemy To Joy

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
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    A sermon exposition that gives a warning against pride.

    Selfish Pride- A Terrible Enemy To Joy Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: There are numerous sins that can rob one of his Christian joy. It is obvious that the more blatent sins as murder, robbery, fornication, malace, hatred, and similar sins will certainly rob one of his joy. But, also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Away From God - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
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    People are not living close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 2” A) Imagine the stir when Jesus announced to the crowd, “Unless you eat My flesh and drink My blood you will not possess eternal life!” * Now, the day before, on the other side of the lake, Jesus had taken a boy’s lunch and fed 5000 men, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Back Lost Ground

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 2, 2007
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    Many Christians have unwittingly given a place to Satan by creating an atmosphere where he feels at home.

    Taking Back Lost Ground August 26, 2005 Ephesians 4:25-31 Monte T. Brown November 3, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Not long after my wife and I got married, we moved to Oklahoma City where I went to work for Mac Signs. One of the company products that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Signs Of A Drifter

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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    One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

    Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Favoritism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    We have become comfortable with it, even in church, but the roots of this sinful attitude and behavior are deep in our hearts. We need to dig it up!

    Passage: James 2:1-13 Intro: When a behavior or attitude becomes the norm in a society, it becomes very easy as Christians to embrace it as our own. 1. and this is especially true when the socially acceptable attitude is one that we believe ourselves. 2. there are certain things that just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "False Teachers Among You" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 18,691 views

    Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Warning: Sin Is Dangerous

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
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    There are many warning signs that give us something to take heed too before proceeding forward or opening a package. How many of us have watched some of the infomercials that give us great promises of a product but do not give you the warning of what cou

    “WARNING: Sin is Dangerous” Intro: There are many warning signs that give us something to take heed too before proceeding forward or opening a package. How many of us have watched some of the infomercials that give us great promises of a product but do not give you the warning of what could or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Trusted With A Prison Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,046 views

    Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

    Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soul Eater

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    Just as lions are man-eaters, the devil is a soul-eater.

    1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal