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  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    Being Redeemed

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    Knowing the Power of the Cross

    BEING REDEEMED John 19:17 What is the worst scenario you fear most? Well, in the justice system the one that gives nightmares and make grown men cry like babies is the death penalty. Be it the gas chambers, lethal injection or the electrical chair. Any of those would give you the chills. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Forgetting What Is Behind”

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,062 views

    Forget the past and look forward.

    “Forgetting What Is Behind” Phil 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,” Intro: One of our problems within our Human Tendencies is the issue on not forgetting. We always seem to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sanctification, Living The Life Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    A sermon outline to use to preach on the process of sanctification

    SANCTIFICATION, LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 I. The Identification (6:1-4) “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Ready For Action Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,130 views

    A study in First Peter

    I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trails! vs. 6 G. You believe in a real person, Jesus! vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Kill A Giant: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    This sermon is a continuation on how we as believers face oppositional giants with biblical principles and strategies.

    “Facing Giants” I Samuel 18:5-9 How to Kill a Giant: Part 2 or How to Handle Haters (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Comes To Your Home Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    What happens to your family when Christ comes into your home? (Part 1 Building Phenomenal Families)

    BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 1) “When Christ Comes to Your Home” Mark 2:1-12 What happens when Christ comes into your home? 1. CHRIST WILL BRING JOY TO YOUR HOME (2:1) A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home (Mark 2:1). The entire ...read more

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    A Sobering Reminder Of Life And Eternity

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    This message takes a blunt look at the realities that Hebrews 9:27 expresses.

    A Sobering Reminder of Life and Eternity Hebrews 9:27-28 R-eality • There is the reality of life 1. The joys of life 2. The trials of life • There is the reality of the end of life 1. Life is limited “Man born of woman is of a few days…” Job 14:1 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servant's Call

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 3,016 views

    What can a servant (deacon) do that benefits the church?

    A Servant’s Call (Deacon Ordination) Acts 6:1-7 I. The Need for Service (v. 1-2, 4) a. The church family has needs (v. 1) b. The pastors cannot forsake their call to study and pray (v. 2, 4) II. The Qualifications for Service (v. 3-5) a. Reputable righteousness (v. 3; Proverbs 3:3-4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's First Transaction With Man

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    A message examining the deception of Satan.

    SATAN’S FIRST TRANSACTION WITH MAN Genesis 3:1-7 INTRO: Satan has been a successful trader for over six thousand years. He is constantly trading with men for various items, and man always comes out the loser. ILLUS: "The Devil and Daniel Webster", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Freedom

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    An Independence Day message.

    THE TRUE FREEDOM John 8:31-32 INTRO: Dr. Carl McIntire, noted scholar, and leader of a reformation for freedom and return to Christian principles had a saying on his radio Program, "the 20th century reformation hour". That saying was: "Freedom is everybody’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    Habakkuk recognized that he could not allow circumstances to dictate his faith, but instead acknowledged that his faith must be in the Lord’s strength alone.

    Living Beyond Your Circumstances Habakkuk 3:16-19 Habakkuk 3:16 (NLT) I trembled inside when I heard all this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Prayed Again Series

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

    Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stretch

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,151 views

    Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life.

    Like rubber bands, our personalities, talents, and gifts are different. We are not effective unless we are stretched. There’s no person who comes into the world fully equipped for success. Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elements Of Pride

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,201 views

    An acronym of the elements of pride.

    Pride goes before destruction. Proverb 16:18 *I want to talk about some elements or characteristics of PRIDE. A person does not have to exhibit all of these characteristics to have an issue with pride. Someone dealing with pride will see any one or a combination of these characteristics in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Agony Or Ecstasy

    Contributed by Marie Tombow on Feb 2, 2009
     | 2,817 views

    Look at the physical position of the three crosses and the men on them; our physical position in reference to Christ has nothing to do with the spiritual position.

    LUKE 23:32-43 PURPOSE: To show that our physical position in reference to Christ has nothing to do with the spiritual position. INTRO: Look at the physical position of the three crosses and the men on them I. AGONY - v.39 A. Hurling insults at Christ “Aren’t You the Christ? “Save Yourself …. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal