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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Claiming The Name

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,377 views

    By following Christ’s example we can know that there is a BIG difference between "saying" that we’re a Christian and BEING a Christian.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST ABUSES OF TITLES TODAY IS "CHRISTIAN." TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE USING THIS TITLE AS IF IT WERE ONLY A SUMMATION OF THEIR LIVES AS BEING A GOOD, DECENT, CHURCH-GOING, LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN. CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A "TITLE" TO BE ABUSED OR USED AS LEVERAGE. A CHRISTIAN IS WHAT ONE BECOMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Keep Reaching!

    Contributed by James Groce on May 1, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,400 views

    To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp!

    KEEP REACHING! Text: Phil. 3:13. To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp! This kind of "reaching" keeps us going even when we stumble or slip. Remember....Keep Reaching! Solomon said, The end of a thing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Hood avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Hood on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    Evangelstic message based on format of popular TV show.

    WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Romans 8:14-17, 22,23 By Gordon Hood - Hebrews620@aol.com Introduction There is something lacking in the lives of some here today. You know there is a void, but you have not quiet put you finger on it. When we dream, we dream big, for example most have dreamed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War And The Christian Response Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A New You For A New Year

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 25,001 views

    A New Years Message

    INTRODUCTION I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

    THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Kids God's Way

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,826 views

    Six important gifts to children for successful parenting or raising kids God’s way.

    RAISING KIDS GOD’S WAY Psalm 127:3-4 "Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth" A Danish proverb notes, "Give to a pig when it grunts and a child when he cries, and you will have a fine pig and a bad child." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Motivation By Example Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

    Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rewards

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    God rewards His People

    Intro: most of us have seen a reward sign posted somewhere for the return of a lost item or a missing person or pet. Sometimes the reward may be a small amount, in some cases there have been rewards of a million dollars for information leading to the arrest or capture of a terrorist. Would it shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,667 views

    We must be content with who we are and the situation that we are placed in, for the Grace of God will sustain us. Not putting your trust in man but in Gods Grace.

    Grace What is Grace? (1.) Of form or person. (2.) Favor, kindness, friendship. (3.) God’s forgiving mercy. (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law. (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues. (6.) Christian virtues. (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What If Noah Had Said No!?

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    The importance of following through with God’s work.

    1. THE CONDITIONS OF THE EARTH: • Wickedness Controlled the Earth (VS5) • All imaginations were ungodly (VS 5) • Sin was not committed carelessly or with poor decision making processes • It was committed with malice, predetermination, deliberately and was designed to be mischievous • James 1:14-15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Sunday's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#2] SUNDAY’S BEST Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Through the years when I have been asked to dress in nice clothes for something at school, work, etc…; I was often asked to wear my “Sunday’s Best”. Although my generation has seemed to change this a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glimpse Of The Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    A continuing study on the Book of Ephesians

    Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on 12/15/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: A Glimpse of the Pastor’s Heart Text: Ephesians 1:17-19a Introduction 1. Last week, we looked at what warms a Pastor’s heart… Paul had spent about 3 years with the Ephesian Church… And as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    How To Have The B.e.s.t. Marriage

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 10,016 views

    This sermon explains how to improve any marriage using sound biblical principals.

    HOW TO HAVE THE B.E.S.T. MARRIAGE If you have a good marriage - you can have a great marriage. If your marriage is suffering - there is HOPE. You say “You don’t know my mate” - God does. Maybe your mate isn’t interested in improving your marriage - You can improve your marriage YOURSELF. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist