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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Demonstrations Of Separation To God’s Good News-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? When are we separated to God’s Good News? 11 demonstrations of separation to God’s Good News.

    DEMONSTRATIONS OF SEPARATION TO GOD’S GOOD NEWS-I —Rom. 1:1-7 Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. There is /a Gospel/Good news/ to which God separates us. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? What separates one to God’s Good News? When are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

    Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,647 views

    A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

    An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Are You? ---God

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    We need an honest evaluation of where we are in God. God asked Adam and Eve, where are you? There answer tells alot about their heart problems.

    WHERE ARE YOU? -- God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any other beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yes, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2. And the woman said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Expect God To Work! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Walking In Absolute Hope

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,641 views

    As we take a look around our world today, we can easily surmise that there simply is not much hope for people out there. As we consider the ongoing wars and battles being fought, the increase in violent crime, the proliferation of outright sin acted out r

    Walking in Absolute Hope Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: The Corinthian church was filled with problems. There were divisions; sin was being tolerated; false doctrine abounded and even strange, fleshly practices were being openly practiced during their worship. Paul wrote this letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
     | 26,597 views

    What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

    CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ The Liberator

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    Oh, that we would never let our Christianity become nothing more than a set of rituals and laws! Christ has set us free from sin not to enslave us to a new set of laws! If we are to live free from sin we have to allow our hearts to be filled with the grac

    Christ the Liberator, John 8:31-36 Introduction You and I – we – are born into this lives wearing slaves shackles. They aren’t visible. We can’t see them because they are the shackles of sin. The Bible teaches us that all of us have received a sinful nature from our parents. Our parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • J. Brad Campbell avatar

    Satanic Activity Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    this is the seventh sermon in a series dealing with things that will keep your prayers from being answered

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #7 SATANIC ACTIVITY TEXT: EZRA 4:4-6 REVIEW: What was our lesson on last week? Carnal motives. Is it possible to pray for something righteous and according to Gods will and still have our prayers unanswered? Yes if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Conflict Cure Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

    The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Believer's Triumph

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,335 views

    A sermon that talks about how we can be assured of our salvation and because of that assurance we can serve God.

    Believer’s Triumph Romans 8:31-39 Prayer Introduction I. verses 31-34 31 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?£ 32 He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything? 33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    What Commitment Is Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    This sermon emphasizes what commitment is all about. Some materials are taken from sermon central. com

    Theme: What Commitment Is Text: Exodus 19: 1-6 Introduction A. Today is the first Sunday of 2008. We’re so privileged to be in this beautiful place of worship, enjoying fellowship with God’s Presence and His people. We know that there are millions of people out there who do not know the freedom we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Approved And Affirmed Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Paul’s battle to preserve the Gospel of Grace!

    SERIES TITLE: GALATIANS - A STUDY IN BASIC CHRISTIANITY SERMON TITLE: Approved and Affirmed (Lesson Four) SERMON TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2 And it was because of a revelation that I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:16-23 regarding the setting and methodology and introduction of Paul’s speech at Mars Hill

    Text: Acts 17:16-23, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about my visit to Cairo, Egypt, the “city of 1000 mosques” B. Background to passage: Missionary journey #2. Spitefully treated in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea, however planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist