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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Taming A Wild Tongue Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 5,410 views

    The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

    Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Hebrews? Series

    Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    Setting expectations for a multiyear expositional series on the book of Hebrews.

    God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-2 I. Why Hebrews? A. The Challenge of Hebrews 1. “It has been said that the book of Hebrews is the least known of all New Testament epistles.” 2. Full of unfamiliar O.T. References 3. Logic complex and difficult to understand without extensive study 4. Yet, it contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Fight Rejection Spirit

    Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 24,733 views

    Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

    Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    Are we conquerors or endurers?

    Jars of Clay Glasses enable me to see things differently. I either see in focus … or out of focus. I either have a headache or I don’t. Depending on which glasses I wear, determines what I see We have doctrinal glasses too. Depending on which doctrines are our pet ones, will determine what we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Living Righteously In The Midst Of An Unrighteous Generation

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 5,012 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a revelation or vision from God for their lives which will cause them to abandon sin and allow God to sanctify their hearts.

    I. THE SCRIPTURE EMPHASIZES THE NECESSITY OF HAVING AN ONGOING REVELATION AND VISION CONCERNING GOD v.7,10 7. So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord which He had done for Israel. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul's Great Concern: Rooted And Comforted In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 19, 2009
     | 5,267 views

    A study of Colossians 2:1-7 and Paul’s concern that all believers would be rooted in Christ.

    Paul’s Great Concern Expressed: That all would be Confident and Rooted in Christ Colossians 2:1-7 October 18, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In Chapter 1:24-29, Paul showed us how to glorify Christ in our lives, by being fruitful stewards of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,301 views

    A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

    BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Rupture Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    We can make mistakes that will rupture our relationships with those around us

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 2002 Date Preached: September 4, 2002 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Learning from the Past Title: Relationship Rupture Text: Gen 4:8-9 ETS: Cain made mistakes that ruptured his relationship with his brother Abel ESS: We can make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Page Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,565 views

    A wedding vow renewal ceremony for Joshua and Cody Page

    PAGE WEDDING RENEWAL CEREMONY MINISTER: Friends, we are here this day to share with Cody Page and Joshua Page a most important day in their lives. In places like this beautiful setting, they have learned to know and love each other. Now they have decided to live their lives together as husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 21, 2013
     | 7,565 views

    This message is about the challenge that Jesus gave to the multitude, saying the koingdom of heaven is at hand.

    The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1/11 Before Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, Isaiah the prophet proclaims, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” He was speaking concerning the ministry of John the Baptist who was baptizer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Way Of The Godly Verses...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

    The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,668 views

    Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

    How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Nothing

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,976 views

    To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you owe GOD nothing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have brought nothing into this world, obviously we can take nothing out of it. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kumar Aryal avatar

    True Worshipper

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 14, 2013
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     | 14,822 views

    What is worship? How to worship God in spirit and in truth?

    True Worshipper John 4:23 Good morning church! How are you all doing this morning? Praise God for another opportunity to worship Him. I would like to begin our time together with this question: What is the BEST thing that you have received from God lately? Do you think you can give it back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Becoming A Growing Disciple Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,124 views

    Are you simply a child of God, or are you a disciple of Jesus Christ? Did you know it has nothing to do with how long you have been saved? Let’s look at Jesus’ words and see the profile of a disciple.

    Becoming A Growing Disciple Of Christ John 15:7-14 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Let’s all read verse 8. What a powerful verse. Jesus is speaking to His men on his way to the garden of Gethsemane right before His crucifixion. He says, “…so shall ye be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church