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  • Mike Mayfield avatar

    Illusions Of And Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Mike Mayfield on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    Being a christian is more than just attending church on Sunday morning.

    ILLUSIONS OF AND COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY II CORINTHIANS 5: 17 WEBSTERS DICTIONARY SAYES THE WORD ILLUSION MEANS A MISLEADING PERCEPTION OF REALITY AN OVERLY OPTIMISTIC IDEA OR BELIEF MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE BUILD UP AN IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE; IT’S LIKE WEARING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

    GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Family Legacy Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,958 views

    One of the most important responsibilities as your pastor is to help you leave a legacy that lasts; to make your life count for something more than the possessions you accumulate; to live in such a way that this world is changed because you touched som

    Jokes: An elderly gentleman was having a great time at a senior citizen’s seminar when a young woman asked him what kind of plans he had for the future. The 75 year old man said, “Honey, at my age, I don’t even buy green bananas.” George Burns, an expert on growing old, said you know your getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    What the impact of Galatians 2:20 should be in every Christian’s life.

    This Scripture, Galatians 2:20 is the confident statement of every true Christian. In this one statement by the Apostle Paul, brings to our hearts the reminder of who the children of God belong to, and the source of the victorious Christian Life in all circumstances. This Scripture should be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humble Submission Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

    Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "Christians Can Be Conquerors"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    Christians are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.

    Title: "Christians Can Be Conquerors" Scripture: Romans 8:31-37 Introduction: God permits trials to come that we might use them for our good and His glory. We endure trials for His sake, and because of this He becomes closer to us. Furthermore, He gives us the power to conquer. “To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion For Today

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,043 views

    Religion for Today

    A Religion for Today’s Living James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Life

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,161 views

    Our life if it is “in Chirst” can and should be of better quality than it was before we met Christ. Why? If we are “in Christ” we have a New Outlook, a New Outpost, and a New Outcry.

    Intro: Paul is writing this letter to the Corinthians due to the apparent influence of worldly values on the congregation. The worldly values that are seeping in due to teaching of rival missionaries are affecting their judgment 5.12, and behavior 12.20-21. Paul tells the corinthians their way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    A Recipe For The Anointing

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 316 ratings
     | 35,785 views

    In the Old Testament, the Tabernacle and all the furniture and utensils used for worship in the Tabernacle, had to be anointed before they could be used. They didn’t anoint with just any old oil - they had special oil for this anointing, made from a recip

    “A Recipe for the Anointing” As Pentecostals we often talk about "the anointing". We pray for the anointing of God on our lives, our ministries, our activities - everything. We recognize that we need the power and presence of the Holy Spirit or our efforts are worse than useless. WORSE than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Hall avatar

    Where?

    Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 24, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    David was conscious of God’s presence in every situation, both bad and good.

    Introduction: There is a story of an old man who was quite ill, and the family called for their minister. As he entered the sick room and sat down, he noticed another chair on the opposite side of the bed, a chair which had also been drawn close. The pastor said, "Well, Donald, I see I’m not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Like A Cedar

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 23,298 views

    The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

    Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    To encourage believer to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words

    Taming the Tongue James 3:3-12 Purpose Statement: To encourage believers to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words Our Scripture today is basically about gossip and the damage that it does. There is an old saying that says “Sticks and stones may break my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

    The Specifics of Christian Development, Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we are going to continue our consideration of the specifics of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist