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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Dying, We Live Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009
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     | 7,941 views

    The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life In The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,413 views

    Final sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

    Life in the World Life in the Vine Series, III John 15:18-27 Introduction: Have you ever felt like you have been hostile territory? Let me show you what I mean: Put on LSU jersey and put up LSU banner. Yeah…that is the reaction I expected. I just turned 38, and about half of those 38 years have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's So Good About The Good News?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    The grace that saves is the grace that works through our relationship with ourselves, with others and with God.

    When we hear the Gospel or the Good News, what comes to our mind? Do we think of a heavenly real estate deal that after signing up we are now assured of a place in heaven? Do we think of a divine fire insurance that after putting our name on the dotted line we can now heave a deep sigh of relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Above The Mayhem Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dale Hummel on May 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    How to experience and radiate the supernatural life of Christ.

    Series: The Sweet Life Message: Living Above The Mayhem of Life Text: Galatians 5:22-23 As we move into this second message in our series The Sweet Life I want to invite you to discover with me how to experience and radiate the fruit of God’s love, joy and peace! Let’s start by discovering how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do You Turn - Finances Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    in this message i talk about how to get out of financial trouble following sound biblical principles.

    What we saw this week was pretty startling, wasn’t it? People’s most prized possessions; their homes, their cars, the stuff with which they fill their homes – scattered about, destroyed and left in the open. It’s sobering to think that in a matter of moments everything that you have worked so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leave A Legacy For The Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    Leave a Legacy for the church

    Leave a Legacy for the Church To leave a legacy for the church, we must Pray for the church Serve in the church Give to the church Slide 1 We are finishing up our Leave a Legacy series today. Over the past month we have looked at where a positive, godly legacy begins (with a faith that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enoc Y El Caminar Con Dios

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 79 ratings
     | 150,771 views

    Todos vamos para viejos, pero lo importante es llegar a viejo y llegar con resultados. Hoy queremos destacar a aquellos adultos que han corrido bien la carrera de la vida, a aquellos que están con nosotros y nos han servido de ejemplo. Aquellos que

    ENOC: EL CAMINAR CON DIOS. Génesis 5:21-24; Hebreos 11:5-6; Judas 14-16. Introducción: Uno sabe que se esta poniendo viejo cuando: - Todo duele, y lo que no duele, no trabaja. - Tienes una fiesta en la casa y ni los vecinos se enteran. - La libreta telefónica esta llena de contactos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,022 views

    This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Careful!

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 25, 2009
     | 7,781 views

    The words of an ancient wise man remind us that the "awe" of God is foundational for wise living.

    Be Careful Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (English) Most of us can relate to having a parent’s anxiety or remembering a parent’s anxiety when we either allowed our children a bit of independence or when we were ourselves allowed the opportunity to do something autonomous. I can well remember hearing my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I've Got A Secret

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    The Gnostic gospels were never “lost.” But they have been thrown out many times. We throw garbage away because it’s worthless. Theologically, the Gnostic “Gospels” are every bit as worthless as anything else we throw out. So is "The Secret."

    Other Scriptural passages: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Psalm 25 or 25:3-9 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,143 views

    God’s grace begins with salvation.

    Introduction I. Complete these common American phrases for me: A. If it sounds too good to be true... it is. B. We make money the old fashion way, we ... earn it. C. There’s no such thing as a free ... lunch. D. There is no gain without ... pain. E. God helps those who ... help ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is A True Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

    Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    24.8 The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,908 views

    This is week eight of our day in the life of Christ, this week our teaching focuses on lust and divorce.

    Adultery, what a nasty word. It’s no wonder people don’t call it that, they refer to it as an affair of the heart, a fling, illicit love even an extramarital relationship, anything but adultery. After all every one is doing it, aren’t they? Well I know of one person for sure who isn’t. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Unbelief, Authority: Spiritual Congestion Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,714 views

    Could it be that we are living just like the people in Jesus day, could it be that we are so familiar with Jesus that we dismiss his authority and perpetuate the dominance of evil in our lives?

    Billy lived in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. She was born in a sod shack to pioneer parents, had less than a high school education and spent her entire life in the local area, she hated to travel – yet at least twice every year, a team from Gourmet magazine and Bon Appetit magazine would arrive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Dream – Moving In & Moving Out - Part 8

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,314 views

    Building our lives for Christ and to become everything that He wants us to become.

    Living The Dream – Moving In & Moving Out Today we continue our series called Preparing To Build, Seeing the Vision and Living The Dream. In fact, we conclude this series today. And as you can see, our house is done. We’ve done all the right things, and today it’s complete. Over the past 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist