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  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    Is Smoking A Sin?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,760 views

    Examining smoking in light of what the Bible teaches.

    Is Smoking a Sin? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Cooper Abrams *(All rights reserved) INTRO: I was raised in Eastern North Carolina in the Flue Cured Tobacco Belt and the home of all the large tobacco companies. I know a lot about tobacco. As a boy I worked in the summer in "putting in" tobacco ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    We know from our study of God’s Word that the promised result of persevering through trials is the reception of blessings from God. But what is the outcome when we blow it, when we fail?

    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation James 1:13-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 10, 2000 Introduction: Let’s pray. Turn in your Bibles, if you will, to James 1. We’re going to be studying verses 13-18 this morning. Our study of James to this point ...read more

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    What Is Fasting? Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    Many students graduate from their faith when they graduate from high-school. Why? This sermon addresses that question and shows how the spiritual discipline of fasting can help keep students from falling away from God when they are suddenly on thier own

    This lesson was developed for a senior high student ministry and was presented in PowerPoint format. If you would like the original PPT file (about 1 meg without video clips), click on “all sermons by Robert Fox” at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link and shoot me an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,775 views

    How we can learn some important principles about prayer by examining Daniel’s prayer of confession and repentance.

    INTRODUCTION If you have suffered a little brain strain from the past couple of weeks of diving deeply into the prophetic meanings of Lions, Bears, Rams and Goats (most of them with strange horns growing everywhere), we have a break today. We are going to focus on prayer. This is a prayer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,600 views

    God’s blessings come as we obey Him, based on Ephesians 3

    STEPS TO GREATNESS Ephesians 3:1-12 Ken Ritz Eph 3:1-13 NLT I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus because of my preaching to you Gentiles. 2 As you already know, God has given me this special ministry of announcing his favor to you Gentiles. 3 As I briefly mentioned earlier in this letter, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bound And Determined To Go

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Paul is heading to Jerusalem, even though he knows bad things will happen.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. When Charles Spurgeon was pastor at New Park Street in London, God used his words to bring about amazing changes in the lives of people. A man who was on his way to get some gin saw the crowd at the church door and pushed his way in to see what was going on. At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Convincing Defense

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
     | 5,054 views

    Paul continues with Agrippa

    i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. Vince Lombardi once said that the best defense is a good offense. This last week, as my family sat around Sunday evening, eating chicken wings, and watching the two top teams in football square off, I thought about Paul, and how he was in a Superbowl of sorts, when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,794 views

    We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

    Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusted With A Vision Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,324 views

    Discover how Joseph was faithful to God’s call and what it means to be trusuted with God’s vision for your life.

    Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 2: “Trusted with a Vision” INTRO: We come to the beginning part of Joseph’s life today, and it’s the part most people are familiar with – his dreams! So take your Bible and locate Genesis 37. While you’re turning there, I must tell you I don’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Sodomite Is Not Gay

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

    *Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
     | 8,784 views

    True discipleship is all about personal committment that affects you every day and all day.

    Bread of heaven John 6:51-65 Some people thirst after riches and some thirst after fame but there’s one thing the whole world thirsts after, and that’s salted peanuts. We have in this passage and account of a whole multitude of people who had the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Dash Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 68,704 views

    Our life is like a mist and we really need to live it well. Week 2 One Month To Live.

    Living The Dash (What you do with your life matters) One Month To Live (part one) WOW – last Sunday was an incredible day… God really spoke to us His people in a huge way about what His Son accomplished on that first Easter Sunday 2000 years ago. THAT’S – why we decided to leave the Easter Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008
     | 5,486 views

    God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

    JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Unity-Centered Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,353 views

    The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

    The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Honouring Our Parents

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2017
     | 6,989 views

    Christian children are instructed to honour their parents. This is one of the few direct commands to children in the congregation. I fear this command is neglected among the faithful today. The message is a study of what the Apostle wrote.

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honour your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’” [1] The last days are described in frightful detail in Paul’s final letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist