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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Conquering Sin (1): Jesus' View Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    Knowing How He views my sin is vitally important if I’m to experience victory over it; this message describes His view of me and my sin and the encouragement to run to Him when I sin.

    Relationship with Christ is everything. Nothing “deeper.” How did Jesus respond to Sin? It is vitally important to know and be convinced of how He responds to my sin, so that when I sin I can go to Him immediately. Lk.5:31-32 - “Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facts For The Future

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Peter warned his readers that one day God will judge the world. In light of that fact, Christians are to possess a godly mindset and life. We must live with eternity in view.

    Facts For The Future Text: 2 Pet.3: 12 Theme: Peter admonished his readers to realize that... I. THE END IS NEAR 2 Pet.3: 10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Your Family Into God's Family

    Contributed by Pat Hodges on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 9,521 views

    This is a teaching on how to pray for loved ones and friends, specifically for the purpose of targeting them in prayer for salvation.

    Praying Your Family Into God’s Family Key scripture - Mark 2:1-5 2:1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 11,947 views

    Don't worry be happy, the culture tries to ignore life, what things steal our joy....According to Paul nothing should.

    A matter of the heart, thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Taking what we have learned from Paul as we have looked at this letter it is clear that this encouragement is absolutely counter to his situation. From what I read about Paul maybe he is able to do it. From the letter he seems to have it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    There Is A Redeemer

    Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008
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    There is a Redeemer that wants to rescue us from bondage and give us a life that is free to live for Him.

    I. Illustration: Action Movie Hero (girl is captured, tied up, point of death and in comes the hero to rescue her and save her life!) II. Scripture passage: Job 19:25--I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. A. This was said by Job during the worst ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Supernatural #11: Soaking In The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,395 views

    Prayer is more than just going to God with your wish list and saying, “My name’s Jimmy, so gimme, gimme, gimme!” It’s about having intimate fellowship with Jesus.

    SUPERNATURAL #11: SOAKING IN THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: • Intro to the story = Cornelius had a vision of an angel and the Lord told him to call for Peter. Cornelius sent a soldier and two servants to go find Peter. “The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unity Of The Body - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 22, 2011
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    For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...

    Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Our Father Is Our Refuge

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 29, 2011
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     | 6,930 views

    He is our King our Lord he has total control of all life.

    OUR FATHER IS OUR REFUGE Psalm 91 1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3Surely he shall deliver thee from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know The Goal Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 22, 2011
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     | 4,468 views

    The true disciple seeks to produce in the church that which God requires, love toward Him and those who are His.

    Know The Goal 01/24/10 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Introduction To protect Timothy (and the saints) from the error of the false teachers, Paul contrasts the goal of his instruction with that of the false teachers. The false teachers were motivated by mere curiosity and a desire to gain prestige as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012
     | 7,793 views

    Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

    1 Samuel 17:40-Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Jesus Build His Church

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,915 views

    Jesus promised to build His church, but we often get in His way. Want to know how to work in partnership w/ Jesus so that He can do His job of building the church?

    Letting Jesus Build His Church Matthew 16:13-20 After Caesarea Phillipi, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the cross. What did the disciples need to understand before this could happen? They needed to know who Jesus was. The needed to know . . . v.13-15 There is no other hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered To Go!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

    THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ephesus Lost Something Valuable Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,742 views

    The Church at Ephesus had lost something valuable

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 The Seven Church’s Ephesus Rev 2 Ephesus Church; Lost Something valuable. Many make comparison to the 7 churches with the history of the Church Age The 1st century being the Church of Ephesus, which fits the conditions at the end of that century. The other churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,057 views

    God carefully pre-planned the event of Jesus’ birth.

    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy by Dr. Elmer Towns December 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,892 views

    Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

    The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic