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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
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     | 3,314 views

    The necessity of guarding our hearts

    Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Women In Worship ( I Corithians 11:1-16) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

    WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Introduction A. These women had found Christian freedom. 1. They seemed to think they had no obligation to observe any of the customs of their land. 2. They evidently knew the teachings of Paul that we find in Galatians 3:26-28. 3. These women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Argument Of Now Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007
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    Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

    The Kingdom Now Series D DEVOLOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 2) THE ARGUMENT OF NOW ROMANS 8 In part one of this series, we looked at the Anatomy of Now… We discovered that it was not God’s intention for us to live broke, busted, and disgusted down here on earth only to have wait to enjoy His riches ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christlike

    Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 28, 2007
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    A sermon on the meaning of being a "Christian"

    Christian means Christlike (Webster), not a follower of Christ. 1Jn 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 1Jn 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Saints Alive!!

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007
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     | 2,858 views

    Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are Alive and Kn

    Saints Alive! Ephesians 1:1; 5:3; Revelation 13:7; Jude 14 Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
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    Introduction to a study on the Lord’s Prayer that gives an overview of the approach of Jesus to prayer in the Gospels

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 1 of 4 “The Praying Heart of Jesus” Sunday, August 7, 2005 Text: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 1:35-39; Luke 11:5-10, 18:9-14 A fly was looking up at a praying mantis, “What are you doing?” asked the fly. “I’m praying” he responded. “Don’t be stupid, insects don’t pray!” the fly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Christian Citizen

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
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    Christians are both citizens of this world and members of a new kingdom.

    THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Romans 13:1-14 INTRO: In recent years, we Americans have elected a president and celebrated our constitution. During the same time, as members of a church, we have shared in special occasions and ongoing efforts to fulfill our church’s mission. Christians are both citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace’s #1 Enemy Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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    Forgiveness “to set free’ – someone who has wronged you, taken from you, damaged you, injured you, taken advantage of you… Even though we know we should … its like we can’t (100 reasons why we can’t…)

    * Bitterness is fruit – Unforgiveness is the root – Tree of ungrace * Grace and forgiveness – Linked * “cycle:” Injury > Penalty / Debt > cancellation (of payment) Unforgiveness – hold hostages (does not set free) Hebrews 12:15 * Creates bondage…the real loser is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Tree Dead ?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 23, 2009
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    True Joy for Christians.

    IS YOUR TREE DEAD ? Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 1. LOVE Is the source of obedience Heb: 13:1Let brotherly love continue. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 2,406 views

    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Few discussions will provoke opinions among believers as heated as whether or not Christians ought to enjoy works of popular fantasy. On the one hand, some claim believers should avoid these realms of the imagination. On the other, there are those Christians so desperate to justify their interest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deacons

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010
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     | 7,726 views

    4 points to be considered by the calling Church and the considered Candidate

    Deacons I. Their Call * Initiated to fix a problem within the Church * Should be out of necessity, not just because * The desire and grace to serve (not rule) comes from the Lord The call itself comes from the Church * The Church should remember this….trust them, respect them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Atonement Denounced As "Too Individualistic"

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 5, 2010
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    The Atonement Denounced As "Too Individualistic"

    In an interesting article posted a Christianity Today, Mark Dever examines growing opposition within the Evangelical community to the substitionary atonement, meaning the death of Christ upon the cross for the fulfillment of our sins. Thinking they know more than God now, a number of theologians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Patterns In Messianic Prophecy

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009
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    Outline covering parallel events before the Lord’s first coming and second coming

    “Patterns in Messianic Prophecy” I. The Past Pattern of Events Prior to the First Coming of the Lord to Redeem His Saints (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) 1. The Destruction of Jerusalem/Temple-586 B.C. 2. The Dispersion of the Jews-586 B.C. 3. The Jews Return to the Promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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    Celebrating Thanks!

    My Thanksgiving! 11/12/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Cor 9:11 “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” “Para que estéis enriquecidos en todo para toda bondad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Calling The Sheep To Return Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010
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     | 2,361 views

    It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

    Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic