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  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    How To Survive Life

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thin

    Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it.

    Taming the Beast Text: James 3.1-12 Thesis: To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it. Introduction: (1) Doctor’s office – sticking out your tongue (2) Hence, James deals with this problem in chapter 3. (a) He begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Freedom!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 16,782 views

    A July 4 sermon

    True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As If You Were Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    An encouraging message that we are to "put ourselves in their place" when we remember all our fellow Christians who are suffering and imprisoned for their faith in Christ.

    AN ELDERLY WOMAN WAS GIVEN A STACK OF PAPERS TO FILL OUT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE ADMITTING OFFICE OF A HOSPITAL. SHE PATIENTLY WAITED HER TURN FOR A HOSPITAL OFFICIAL TO SEE HER. WHEN ASKED, SHE HANDED THE OFFICIAL HER INSURANCE CARD AND ALL OF THE ADMITTING PAPER WORK. WHEN SHE WAS ASKED TO GIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Great Commandment Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    exposition on Matt ch 22 v 15 - 46

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22 v. 15 - 46 The Pharisees problem with Rome v. 15 - 22 v. 17 "is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar or not" 1. The source of their problem was pride v. 15 - who came? -the Pharisees, How they came? - to entangle or lay a snare for the Lord, why they came? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus Raised The Dead Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    If you would like to see God working in your life, believe what he says and act upon that belief.

    Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God does not do things the way that you would do them? Why is it that he is never in a hurry or pressed by the urgency of the hour? In this account, Jesus Christ continued about his business after being given the news that his friend Lazarus was very ill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism In The Teaching Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    A sermon on baptism as taught in Paul’s epistles.

    Baptism In the Teachings of Paul Acts 22:16 INTRO.: Story of Paul’s defense in Jerusalem: Acts 22:1ff. Paul emphasizes the role of baptism in his own conversion. One would certainly imagine it plays a prominent role in his later teaching. Since Paul, the Apostle, wrote most of the epistles of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Neccesity Of Sincere Faith

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    Our sincere faith is the most important thing we can pass on to our children.

    Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Title: The necessity of sincere faith. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (V5) Notice that the verse begins with “I have been reminded” and concludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Recieve From God

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,686 views

    How to recieve financial blessings from God.

    Malachi 38-11, We are looking at a curse from God because of disobediance to the ordance of God to bring tithes and offerings into the House of God. These are two seperate things. One the tithes are specific of 10 persent per the days of Melchisedec king of Salem. This is a comandment and not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What About It, Daddy?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011
     | 2,744 views

    The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

    What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cities Of Refuge Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 25,901 views

    The 11th in a 12 part series from Joshua concerning Victorious Christian Living

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 20:1-9 Title: The Cities of Refuge (Joshua # 11) Date: February 22, 2004 Introduction: The land of Canaan has now been possessed and subdued. The various tribes have been given their inheritance and things are starting to wind down as far as the conquest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shout Of Triumph

    Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,478 views

    A message the deal with the sixth saying of the cross, "It is Finished", for passion week.

    TODAY’S MESSAGE THE SHOUT OF TRIUMPH “It is Finished.” John 19:30 Paul Pierpoint The endless hours of suffering are over. The Savior is about to die. It was for this cause that He came into the world. Now He has completed the work that His Father gave Him to do. He raises His voice in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Treachery Of Divorce

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    A message on the destructive nature of divorce

    THE TREACHERY OF DIVORCE Malachi 2:11-16 INTRO: It was a sleepy spring afternoon when a tornado struck Waco, Texas. It left behind a wake of destruction seldom witnessed: 113 people dead, hundreds more left homeless, and millions of dollars in property damage. Workers commented the buildings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bride

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    Jesus is coming soon, Are you ready as a bride? Are you missing something? Is bible, the word of God missing from your hearts? Are you a pure and holy bride?

    The Bride (Revelation 21:1-2) Pentecostal brides (Indian Pentecostals) are expected to have a certain standard and dressing to attend weddings. The saree is usually white. I think I have never seen a Pentecostal wedding where bride wears color sarees for the main ceremony. They are expected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Treachery Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Malachi Series - 3 of 6.

    THE TREACHERY OF DIVORCE Malachi 2:11-16 INTRO: It was a sleepy spring afternoon when a tornado struck Waco, Texas. It left behind a wake of destruction seldom witnessed: 113 people dead, hundreds more left homeless, and millions of dollars in property damage. Workers commented the buildings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist