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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

    Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Even before Internet pornography, rampant materialism, and on-line gambling, there was temptation. Even Jesus faced it, and in studying His example, we can learn a lot about being victors.

    THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Scripture: Mark 1:12–13 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction: Even before Internet pornography, rampant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Types Of Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 23,378 views

    5 types of broken heart in scripture

    5 Types of Broken Heart Text: Psalms 38:8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. The heart is mentioned more that 945 times in the KJV. The first mentions are in Genesis 6:5,6 God knows your thoughts. God lives in heaven, but heaven isn’t so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Reasons That Jesus Came To Earth

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 260 ratings
     | 59,882 views

    This sermon looks at the 5 places in Matthew where Jesus specifically said, "I came. . ." and explores those reasons for His mission.

    WHAT WAS JESUS’ MISSION ON EARTH? A: “Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He understood that His mission on earth led to a cross.” - In Matthew, see 16:21; Jesus repeats in 17:22-23; Jesus repeats again in 20:17-19. WHAT DID JESUS HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN COMPLETING HIS MISSION? - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    Sin By Any Other Name

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    An insight into the patient persistence of the Lord in calling people to live godly.

    SIN BY ANY OTHER NAME Scripture: John 8:1-11 and Revelation 3:20 You’ve probably heard the saying, “A rose by any other name would still smell sweet.” Many things have a core-trait that isn’t changed when the name is changed. A rose could be called a skip but it would still smell sweet. Sin, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Naming The Baby

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 112 ratings
     | 110,101 views

    A sermon on the names of Jesus taken from Isaiah 9:6

    NAMING THE BABY Isaiah 9:6 Introduction The naming of a baby is a very, very happy time. It can also be a very meaningful time. In the Bible, names were given and the names had significance. They had meaning. What’s in a name? When Jesus was born there was a name given to Him. "Jesus" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Jesus, We Can Walk On Water

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,063 views

    To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires.

    With Jesus, We Can Walk on Water Text: Matt. 14.22-33 Thesis: To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires. Introduction: (1) One week a bulletin listed next week’s sermon titles as: A.M. – Jesus walks on water P.M. – Searching for Jesus (2) We know the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Walk Of The Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 66,502 views

    A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

    THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin, Theology Of

    Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    A theological study of Sin adapted from Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

    What is Sin? Sin is LAWLESSNESS 1 John 3:4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Law? God’s moral law ∑ Written ∑ Unwritten - Romans 2:15 They show that God’s law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Encounter

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    encounter with Jesus

    Intro: over the last few years there have been a lot of people claiming to have seen UFO’s or to have had encounters with alien beings. Some of these encounters are just a mere sighting, to those who claim they have been taken to other planets and returned back to earth. Most people don’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Put On Your Shoes

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,330 views

    Some spiritual principles and applications on the use of shoes in our Christian walk and warfare.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com Charles W. Holt PUT ON YOUR SHOES Luke 15:22 and Ephesians 6:15 Introduction: Our daily conversations are replete with expressions concerning the use of our foot or feet. We have learned to convey a whole idea or concept in this manner. For example: 1. A TENDERFOOT is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Monroe avatar

    Marriage Works

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    In this day of no fault divorce, I believe marriage still works!

    Marriage Works Genesis 2:24 & Ephesians 5:31-33 Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Also, the south is second in the nation in divorce. The south has a divorce rate of 35%, just behind the west ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Life Is A Battleground ,not A Playground

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,588 views

    We need to take life seriously, we only have one to live.

    INTRODUCTION Explain the concept of the playground verses the battleground. How intently would we listen to a person if our life depended on doing what they said. (Soldier preparing for war.) SERMON THE ENEMY WE BATTLE. 10-12 If you are going to fight a battle , it is important to know your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Hears

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    We should always remember to pray that God’s will is done in all our prayers

    The God Who Hears 1 John 5:14-15 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that their prayers are heard if they pray according to God’s will. Three Assurances Given 1. God hears His children. In Biblical days, a person could be killed for entering the king’s presence without permission. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

    Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic