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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    If Jesus Never Came. Part 1

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    There are many people that call themselves atheist, to me an atheist is an agnostic without a clue. I believe if we took a poll on atheist from ever major war, we would find out many Atheist were turned into Agnostics and Agnostics were turned into beli

    If Jesus Never Came. part 1. A look at, Athiest, Agnostice, Humanist and Freethinkers. There are many people that call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

    Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,816 views

    Jesus is calling churches to be places where prayer is the power source.

    A House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 February 6, 2004 Morning Service Introduction Research at San Francisco General Hospital has revealed that victims of heart attack, heart failure and other cardiac problems who were remembered in prayers fared better than those who were not. Cardiologist Randy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Authority? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

    Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #4understanding Small Things Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

    #4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,315 views

    Taming temptation

    "Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Law Vs. Grace

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    Law vs Grace

    Colossians 2 Law Jokes Stories Paul was concerned with the law. I can identify with Paul People can not understand Grace Vs Law. They know what Grace is but for one reason or another they just cannot let go of the Law In part because of Jesus Teaching At one point in the Gospel Jesus tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 21,067 views

    Companies that compete for consumer dollars know the importance of protecting their name and reputation. Shoddy quality or poor service can cause profits to plummet. Being led by the Holy Spirit and empowered by His word will assure others that we are ope

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Rich People

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "This Is Your Hour, Don't Faint!"

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,907 views

    For this is your hour, this is your year, and don’t let no devil in hell stop you from receiving what God has for you.

    “And let us not be weary in well doing: For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” – Galatians 6:9. Before I get into our text, I will like us to review Paul’s life and conversion. For he was a prudent and profound man who believed in pursuing life with a passion so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Limitations Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,962 views

    This sermon will give a better understanding of how God desires to relate with us through prayer

    Limitations of Prayers Genesis 18: 16-33 God told 2 men He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. The 2 tried to change God’s plan, for very different reasons. Abraham: The example of an intercessor. He prayed on behalf of the cities, though he was not personally involved in their sin. Yet he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    What We Believe: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    Learn why the Bible is the most relevant book to mankind

    Let me begin this morning’s message by reading an excerpt from Calvin Miller’s book, AN OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE UNFINISHED SOUL (pg 51-52, "Scripture Man" - Scripture is another name for the Bible). The Scripture or the Bible has been so misunderstood and misused over the centuries, that many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    The Spirit Of Brokenness

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 79,241 views

    Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

    The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    A brief message on servanthood.

    The Heart of a Servant Various Scriptures Thursday, March 25, 2004 Aberdeen Christian High School Servant Auction Introduction This is great timing for this message, because here at Aberdeen Wesleyan, we are in the midst of our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign, and this Sunday we talked about how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Does Modesty Matter?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,236 views

    A serious, biblical look at the subject of modesty.

    Title: Does Modesty Matter? Text: Multi-Texted Introduction: Genesis 2:25 (NCV) "The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed." ‒ Adam and Eve found themselves created into a perfect SINLESS world. A. No Shame B. Innocent C. No blushing D. Naked and no reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ