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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Patience Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009
     | 6,084 views

    Patience reaches four layers: relational, emotional, sexual, and spiritual. At each level to be impatient is to fail to trust God to be God.

    I know you’ve heard this old line, but I just can’t resist repeating it. It concerns the fellow who had realized that he was impetuous, compulsive, and impatient. And so he decided to ask the Lord to help him settle his personality problem. "Lord," he prayed. “Lord, give me the gift of patience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Good And Acceptable And Perfect Will Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 44,798 views

    This sermon examines what it means to test what is God’s good and acceptable and perfect will.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. I would like to conclude my series on these two verses today. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Is The Time For Salvation

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,025 views

    Acts 2:1-2:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) There is no time like the present to surrender your life to God,He’s just as real and just as active as he was in 33AD, and He want everyone to "come to the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord

    Acts 2:1-4,14-17,21 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Love Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Stanley on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    A sermon about how the church has lost its love for Jesus.

    Do You Love Jesus? Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,630 views

    Genesis 2:18-25. Discover God’s design for marriage from the account of the creation of Eve.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 1: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION - Earlier this month, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America held its national convention. The convention was held in Minneapolis, MN. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 5, 2009
     | 2,745 views

    Genesis 2:24. The conclusion of a look at the biblical covenant of marriage.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 2: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:24 INTRODUCTION - During our look at the doctrine of marriage last time we began to lay the foundation for a biblical view of this great covenant. We began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,252 views

    This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Disregarding God's Directive ...

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009
     | 9,599 views

    “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above you” Pride is something else in our life that has to go before pressing into God’s best. “Why is that?” you may

    Disregarding God’s Directive ... Numbers 20:1-20:13 Also Exodus 17:1-7 Golden Text - The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron , Because ye beli... “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you’re looking down, you can’t see Something that’s above ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Love And The Law Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sign Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,307 views

    In today’s lesson we see, first, the request for a sign (that Jesus prove that he is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of sinners), and second, the response of Jesus.

    Scripture Today is Easter Sunday, the day that the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Two thousand years ago Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesus knew that his life mission was “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He knew that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saint Patrick's Day: The Trinity

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,407 views

    This is a sermon on the Trinity in honor of Saint Patrick who made famous the illustration of the shamrock. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY: THE TRINITY Scott ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Sower, The Seed & The Soil

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    This sermon is based on the parable of the four soils and is intended to enourage believers to share their faith in Jesus. It is expository and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

    THE SOWER, THE SEED AND THE SOIL Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Easter: He Still Moves Stones

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,363 views

    This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

    HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Army Or Arena Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    Hosea apparently interrupts a feast (possibly Passover) in order to say that loyalty and faithfulness are vital to authentic living/worship.

    Army and Arena Text: Hosea 9:1-9 In The 24-Hour Christian, Pastor Earl Palmer warns that people, in general, flock to any proof of power. “Political tyrants always use the army and the arena, the power of the sword and the circus.” (p. 47) This is as true in the church as it is in the political ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    Thomas responded to Jesus based on the evidence of His resurrection. We need to do the same.

    We are so glad that you’re here with us this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. That event is without a doubt the single most significant and meaningful event in the history of mankind. But the significance of the resurrection is not just found in the gospel accounts of the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist