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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Putting Feet To Your Faith

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

    PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Isnt Enough

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    There is more then just praying.

    Sermon Luke 13:11-13 Focus verse 13 Praying isn’t enough Introduction: We learn that this is Luke- a doctor (Colossians 4:14), a Greek, and Gentile Christians. He is the only known Gentile author in the New Testament. Luke was a close friend and companion of Paul. He also wrote Acts. So we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Confused?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? This message examines these three temptations.

    ARE YOU CONFUSED? Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? The Grand Inquisitor in Dostoevski’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov”, tells Jesus that he made a serious mistake in that encounter with Satan. Jesus came to set people free, but the Inquisitor insists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desire

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    In our Scriptures today, we see that thirst really means desire. And we all know the power of desire in our lives. Desire moves us to work, to love, to even kill.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 15 Third Sunday of Lent- Year A March 3, 2002 Readings: * Ex. 17:3-7 * Rom. 5:1-2, 5-8 * Jn. 4:5-42 Desire Thirst The overwhelming image that we are faced with today is one of thirst. Jesus’ meeting with the woman takes place around a well. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Don Jones avatar

    Hosanna To Hallelujah Part 2

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    The psalmist repaid the Lord’s deliverance with worship, service, sacrifice, thanksgiving, and obedience. He was able to proclaim Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.

    Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 2 Psalm 116:12-19 Our Reply The soldier’s first article of faith is summed up nowhere more eloquently than in an 1865 letter from William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew wherever I was that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come--if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It !

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    This is a exhortation to not only hear,and speak the word, but to be a doer of the word as well.

    JUST DO IT! PHILIPPIANS 4:9 The apostle Paul was a very intelligent and anointed man , that spent much of himself teaching and preaching to the churches. He had taught them many things such as about justification and of faith, hope, and of prayer . Self denial, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 42,022 views

    A CHRIST IS A DISAPPOINTING CHRIST, but HE has risen

    THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST I Corinthians 15:1-20 In a churchyard in England, stands one of the largest trees in the country. Its stands as a great four-trunked tree growing out of grave. Its presence there has given rise to much speculation. The grave from which this mammoth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Unto Others As Jesus Has Done Unto You

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    Doing to others as Jesus has done for us

    DO UNTO OTHERS AS JESUS HAS DONE UNTO YOU John 15:5:17 Intro: The Gospel of St. John has a very unique place in the complete Word of God. Have you ever thought it ironic that no other book in the Bible has hand its on gospel printed and distributed as a single unit? John declared this Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Through The Door Of Faith

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

    (The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Holler For Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    Discipleship is like this. It begins with our need, continues with gratitude, and is completed with unswerving loyalty.

    “Holler For Jesus” Mark 10:46-52 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Remember the story of The Good Samaritan? Let’s take another look at it as we turn in our Bibles to Luke chapter 10 starting at verse 25. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In A Unified Church

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

    Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Steps To Victory

    Contributed by Leon Lutje on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    In all things there are proper ways of doing it and improper ways of doing it. How do we come to Jesus? What steps are taken?

    Steps to Victory Mark 1:40 1. REACH out to Him 2. REQUEST of Him 3. RECOGNIZE Him 4. REGARD it as done. To believe is to be strong. Doubt cramps energy. Belief is power. Frederick William Robertson A few months ago I realized that my computer was getting old and did not have all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    We must learn to stay focused on what is impotant. This lesson from the Bible considers ONE THING!

    ONE THING I DO! by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., kyfingers@aol.com Three letters changed my live --- I DO! Believe what you doubt and doubt what you believe! Today in extreme hurry, rush, so busy, so much to do. ...We must concentrate on ONE THING Phil. 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    How To Break The Spirit Of Failure

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 33,589 views

    Over-coming christian failure

    HOW TO BREAK THE SPIRIT OF FAILURE LUKE 5:5-7 In this walk of life, many times we come faced to face with the reality of failure. Failure is not something that you go out to seek — but by various conditions it finds it place in the life of man. Failure is not discriminatory – whether saint or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proofs For The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    Why is it important to consider proofs for the resurrection of Christ? Because if there is no resurrection, our preaching is empty and your faith is empty.

    PROOFS FOR THE RESURRECTION OPENING TEXT: “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

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