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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Baptism And Dedication, The Difference

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    A lesson on the difference of Baptism and Dedication for a Baby[Child]

    Baptism and Dedication, The Difference. Showing the Biblical response to those who call for the Baptism of Children. Baptism signifies 1. A confession of faith in Christ; {Believing in Christ requires knowledge of Him} ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Introduction To Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005
     | 4,292 views

    The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

    Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

    “My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Re-Learning To Pray

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,132 views

    As much as we might like to, we just can’t measure up to the prayer life of Jesus. Because of the Fall, we need to re-learn what it means to communicate with God on His terms.

    Re-learning to Pray Matthew 6:9-13 Via TV this week I met Meghan. The weekend after Megan’s high school homecoming she was in a horrible car accident that left her in a coma for several weeks. Now, she’s awake and only wants one thing-to graduate. The one word that motivated Megan and her entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Free In Christ Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,379 views

    Freedom gives hope to the weakest believer!

    Living Free in Christ, Romans 6:17-22 Pastor Trey Rhodes "If you do the ’do’s’ you ain’t go time to do the ’don’t’s.’ So you don’t and that’s cool." - Mike Warnke For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do. -Isaac Watts Background: There is hope for the weak! (v. 19b) Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity 2006

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    A sermon for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2006, taken from Matthew 18

    I would like to being by asking you two rhetorical questions. The first of which is why you here. There may be more than one answer – you’re committed to the idea and practice of church unity would be probably best one. Another one might be that you ’normally come to this kind of thing’ as you like ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Cup Of Suffering

    Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

    INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ye Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    This is a salvation message taken from John 3.

    “YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN!” TEXT: John 3:1-15; Romans 5:12; cf. Leviticus 12 W. Max Alderman The Lord as we sometimes say, “Got to the crux of the matter” when He said, “Ye Must be born again…” Today, we shall consider the importance of the new birth. The word “again” tells us much about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3) Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 17, 2008
     | 4,534 views

    As a lifestyle of kingdom living thankfulness is found in the heart by three expressions; and also in our heart of compassion towards those who are not thankful.

    >>Introduction<< Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year One of my earliest childhood memories is waking up on thanksgiving day Smelling the food Family coming over No regular schedule I have a distinct memory of waking up and smelling the food and hearing voices in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Careful For Money Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
     | 2,991 views

    Learning not to let money control you.

    Careful for Money Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-21 Main Verse: 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Introduction False Teachers and Money 1Ti 6:3 If anyone teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    Churches are filled today with religious people who have have never experienced new birth.

    Series: Demands of Christ YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN John 3:3-7 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES (Matt 28:18-20) And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Is To Me

    Contributed by Otis Nixdorf on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,365 views

    An uplifting testimony of what God means to my life.

    What God is to Me (Isaiah 12 NIV) In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Questions About Wealth

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,056 views

    It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

    Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    The story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus teaches us many things about when and how Jesus reveals himself to us.

    John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION For several Sundays, we have been walking with Jesus as he has sent his face toward Jerusalem traveled toward the cross. Our time with Jesus has been a time of learning. While Jesus has not instructed us in things that our society considers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Hero's Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,419 views

    AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE

    Title: What A Hero Knows Text: Hebrews 11:4 Intro: Able was a son that listened to his parents. They told their sons of how God structured the process of anointment. Three things were explained to these young men. Able got the importance of all three. I. Able Knew The Importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal