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  • Ruben Castro avatar

    Nuestro Rey Servicial

    Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    Como seguidores de Cristo no podemos presumir que amamos a Dios sino amamos y servimos, como Cristo, a las personas a nuestro alrededor.

    NUESTRO REY SERVICIAL Juan 13: 1-17; 34-35 Por las últimas cuatro semanas hemos estado estudiando el tipo de amor y servicio que Dios espera de cada uno de nosotros. Hemos utilizado diferentes pasajes de la biblia para demostrar como luce en la práctica—en la vida diaria—ese tipo de amor y ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Thirst? Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    The second of six sermons addressing sexual sin. This message focuses on pornography.

    A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. For several weeks now, I’ve had this very strong sense that there are a number of things about which God wants to speak to us from this book. 1. It really is an amazing book. Now while there isn’t really any chronological or thematic order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who You Gonna Trust? Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    The sixth of a series of six messages from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This final sermon focuses on trusting God when you fear backsliding into old sinful habits.

    A. For several weeks now, we have been spending some time in the early chapters of Jeremiah talking about the issue of sexual sin. 1. Even though these words were written centuries ago, they speak very directly to us about the true impact of sexual sin in our lives in terms of the shame, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Manner Of Man Is This?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,333 views

    This message brings out three traits of Christ found in Matt.8: 23-27, that remind us once again of His deity, giving us ample reasons for our devotion to Him.

    What Manner Of Man Is This? Text: Matt.8: 23-27 Intro: Have you ever tried to imagine what Christ Jesus must have been like in person? Have you ever wondered how He must have carried Himself, or how His voice must have sounded? It must have been wonderful to walk and talk with the Savior, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,816 views

    1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

    One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Why Can't I Just Be Me?

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

    Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing God For Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    1)The Depth of His Mind (v. 33-34) 2) The Degree of His Mercy Romans 11:35 and 3) The Deference of His Magnificence. Romans 11:36

    “SEEING GOD FOR WHO HE IS”: Romans 11:33–36 Everton Community Church. Sunday June 1, 2008. Oprah Winfrey is arguably the best-known woman in the world, with an influence that extends into television, magazines, movies, book publishing, and the internet. By her 20th anniversary as host of The Oprah ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    2 John: Walking In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 43,614 views

    The key word of 2nd John is truth. The message of the thirteen verses is simple: Followers of Jesus have three responsibilities to the truth. We must know the truth. We must walk in the truth. We must protect the truth. These still apply today. Let’s

    Through the New Testament 2006 Walking in the Truth 2 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Some of you will remember the scene from the movie “A Few Good Men.” The 1992 film stared Tom Cruise as a rookie military lawyer who has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Benedict Arnold's New Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,170 views

    You have a choice - you can either name the culture, or let it name you.

    Title: Benedict Arnold’s New Name Text: Daniel 1:5-8 FCF: Do not let the culture name you Intro: When Susan was growing up, Loudoun was changing every bit as much as it is today. She grew up on a road without a name – Landmark Road just turned into some gravel that was Rural Route 1. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    More Important Than You Thought: A Called Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,214 views

    God is always good to us.

    MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT: A CALLED COMMUNITY Ephesians 1.3.14 S: Community C: A Called Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD TO US. ?: How? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 1.3-14 four blessings that show how God is always good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Struggling For Your Breakthrough

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,547 views

    Getting your breakthrough will move you from where you are, to where God wants you to be on your spiritual journey because God is always thinking two steps ahead!

    Struggling for a Breakthrough! Do you want a breakthrough? Many of you may be thinking obviously, how stupid can he be? But in all seriousness, do you want a breakthrough? I have one disclaimer I want to make clear. When I say breakthrough, I am not talking about the Lord in all his glory with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Learning To Practice His Presence Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

    0400: Learning to Practice His Presence Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 26, 2006 In season 5 of the series “24”, Jack Bauer has his hands full tracking down a nuclear missile before it detonates on U.S soil. Every minute of the show is packed with action. However, your name doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

    Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    "God Loves A Giver - Sometimes Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,564 views

    What a God honouring giver looks like

    “God loves a giver - Sometimes - Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/5/06 am (Much of this material is sourced from Randy Alcorn’s book. “the Treasure Principle”) Hearing sermons about money makes us uncomfortable. I want to start a short series today on Stewardship. And I can just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints And Outlaws" Romans Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007
     | 3,265 views

    Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the Word or just hearers, and whether we have kept our covenant relationship with the Lord Jesus or if we have broken the cov

    “Saints and Outlaws” Romans pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Movie from a week at New Life which shows clips from the Baptismal Service to the Men’s Retreat. Thesis: Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational