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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Will The Real Enemy Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    To help the listener recognize the enemy.

    Will the Real Enemy Please Stand Up? Scripture: I Peter 5:8-9 Date: 19 March 2006 Purpose: To help the listener recognize the enemy! 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Are You Weeping Jesus?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,331 views

    The prupose of this message is to draw the wondering Christian back to the Lord and to present the gospel to the lost, that they might have eternal life.

    WHY ARE YOU WEEPING JESUS? Luke 19:41-42 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning you heard the children from Wacky Wednesday sing a song proclaiming “Hosanna.” 1. The idea for the song is taken from the account of what has been called “Christ’s Triumphal Entry” and is usually preached on Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pride Example Fell Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    Second of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

    I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 2. A PRIDE EXAMPLE Isaiah 14:12-15 If you grew up reading this passage in the KJV, you would no doubt remember the passage saying, “How art thou fallen O Lucifer, son of the morning?” Walter Kaiser states that “The key word hêlēl, meaning “Howl” which would read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Deals with the first part of "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

    THE WAY OF THE KING A Pure Heart "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Religion majors on externals to the neglect of more important issues. It deals with rules, regulations and ceremonies. This was condemned by God through the pen of Isaiah. He wrote: "The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

    (Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    What Can You Do With Talking Rocks?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 2, 2007
     | 4,148 views

    That the Person of the revealed Messiah calls us to decide to follow the crowd and the Pharisees or to follow Him in praise, worship and service.

    What Can You Do With Talking Rocks? Sermon for 1 April 2007 “Then, as He (Jesus) was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: ’Blessed is the King who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,120 views

    Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

    Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

    READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Straight From The Heart"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

    Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Root System

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,426 views

    A story sermon about a woman who is forced to examine the roots of her spirituality.

    Sally sat in stunned silence as Dr. Shah finished reading the radiology report. Yes, the same Sally who was never at a loss for words, the one who had been dubbed Miss Sally Speakalot by her Grade 5 teacher. She had known all along that there was a history of breast cancer in her family. But, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

    Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

    The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let The People Hear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,600 views

    Palm Sunday message encouraging people to not bow to the pressure to stay quiet about their love for Christ.

    Let the People Hear Luke 19:28-44 March 16, 2008 – Palm Sunday NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many here have ever been told to “shut up?” If you’re a human over the age of 1 week, you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eye Openers

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

    3rd Sunday Easter Luke. 24:13-35 "Eye Openers" 13* That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15* While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Experiencing The Presence Of God"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship The One & True God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,279 views

    The Prophet Elijah stands alone against 850 false religious leaders.

    WORSHIP THE ONE & TRUE GOD I KINGS 18:17-21 I Kings 18 give us the account of the Prophet Elijah, as he stands alone against 850 false religious leaders. Elijah challenges the people to decide who is going to be the god of their lives. He demonstrates the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist