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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    A Face In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008
     | 3,568 views

    God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

    Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Empire Strikes Back Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008
     | 4,058 views

    Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

    Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oprah & Eckhart Tolle's: New Earth

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    A Christian response to Oprah’s new on-line Class with Eckhart Tolle - every Monday night on Oprah.com. The classes started March 3, 2008 and last week two million attended the class. Which is leaving scorces of confused people in it wake.

    “Oprah& Eckhart Tolle’s: New Earth” Acts 17:11 Open with 8 minute video clip [“Mega Church Of Oprah.” available at www.carringtonsteele.citymax.com/page/page/5776487.htm] Oprah Winfrey is a one-woman entertainment empire and her influence extends around the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Escape From Camp Terror

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    How to obtain deliverance from afflictions that originate in the middle of the night

    NIGHT (PSALM 91). The night time is a special time in the life of an individual. When God was creating the earth the bible says He made the day and the night. In Genesis 1:5 God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,782 views

    Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

    We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,142 views

    This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

    Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #2 Beckoned To The Other Side* Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    Have you ever dreamed of more? Jesus said: LET US GO TO THE OTHER SIDE... The storms rage high, but there is more on the OTHER SIDE...

    #2 BECKONED TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson #2 of a two part lesson... Fodder for this sermons was adapted from a lesson by: Zollie L. Smith, Jr., Executive Director of Assemblies of God US Missions TEXT: Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keep Your Focus (Pp)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,069 views

    WE need to keep our focus in the right places as we await the return of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where our focus is supposed to be. • It becomes a challenge for us at times not to stay focused on problems or on what is wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "You Are Blessed" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are blessed… A couple of weeks ago, we began a small series on the Promises that God has given us, and we were doing this as a reminder in the face of what the Holiday Season has become. A time of year that was meant for joy and celebration has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Implementing The Vision

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we going to fulfill the vision and that’s our focus for today’s message. I’ll call these the essential building blocks for implementing God’s vision and building a great church based on God

    Implementing the Vision Proverbs 29:18 and Revelation 17:17 These past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the vision God has for Gretna United Methodist Church: “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Haynie avatar

    Three Giants That Must Fall

    Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,705 views

    A sermon that describes the battles facing the Church today and the things Christians must fight if they wish to obtain the Incorruptible Crown.

    In the times of Saul and the fledgling Israelites, there was another older nation that had crossed the Aegean Sea and settled in city states around Israel. The Philistines were every bit as civilized as the Israelites. They were actually a whole era ahead in technological terms; the Israelites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 12, 2011
     | 3,265 views

    God does not wait until we get "good" to intervene in our sinful situation.

    Romans 5:6-11 Introduction: A. New relationships can elicit a variety of emotional responses. B. Fear, excitement, uncertainty, dread, and depression can all result from new relationships. C. For example: a young person who has attended the same school from kindergarten through middle school but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,991 views

    An introduction to the titles and roles prophesied for the Christ.

    “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (taken from a message by Matthew Rogers) ISAIAH 9:2-6 OPEN Every so often, in the world of high school boy’s basketball, there comes a player with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a lot of media attention. That player becomes one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Medicine For Winners

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,786 views

    Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know.

    Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know. A person is a winner not by professing it alone, but also by accomplishments. If you sincerely desire to be a winner in the Lord, then, this message is for you. I believe that it will serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,087 views

    Using the interests of our kids as teaching opportunities, we repeat Bible stories so they become recognizable, while modeling a godly life before them. The fear of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is highly desirable

    Opening illustration: My nephew in Delhi Aashan began to recognize cars by make and year very early for his age. This all started when he and his grandpa began spending time together playing with his old collection of toy cars. His grandpa would say, “Aashan, get the 1957 Chevy,” and he would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational