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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Reincarnation: Is It Biblical ?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    Recent polls report that 1 in 5 American "born again" Christians believe in reincarnation. Most alarming is the fact that the number is climbing. This study examines the erroneous claims that reincarnation is biblical.

    Our subject for study may seem arcane to most of us. However, as we shall see, it is a relevant issue for us to consider. First, let’s define reincarnation. In its essentials, it a belief that a soul is eternal. The soul takes on a physical body. The physical body dies, but the soul lives on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Turns Away Temptation

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

    February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Good Samaritan"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 46,594 views

    Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

    “The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love Others Because

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    This is about our love for others.

    We love others because…. Why do we love others? Has that thought ever crossed you mind? Do we love others because they are attractive, like me? Do we love others because they make us laugh? Do we love others because they make us feel good? Do we love others because they are good cooks? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    1 Corinthians 13 Part 2: Love Is Not Boastful, Proud Or Rude Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,783 views

    What does it mean to say love is not boastful, proud or rude.

    Introduction There were two men boasting about their army careers. Two men were boasting to each other about their old army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Arrogance Of Christianity

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    A look at the uniqueness claims of Christ and Christianity and does this mean that everyone who has never heard of the name Jesus is automatically condemned to hell.

    Deuteronomy 6:1-5 (4) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. John 14:1-6 (6) I am the way, the truth and the life Acts 4:1-13 (12) Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. Introduction If I had one fault growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    1 Corinthians 13 Part 4: Love Is Not Unjust But Rejoices When Truth Wins Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    A look at love and justice and seeing how they are not opposed but work together, what this means for God and us.

    Introduction Love, it is the key principal in a Christian’s life. God is love and we should respond in love. Jesus said that by our love would people know that we are his disciples. And here in 1 Corinthians 13 Paul shows that everything of value has to be done in love and motivated by love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Girded With Truth" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    The first part of the Christian’s armor, the belt. Sound biblical doctrine on which to stand firm (#18 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth…” I mentioned to you last week in some closing remarks, that these next four verses in chapter six should be approached with some degree of caution. Some have gotten carried away with the application of the Christian armor as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "The Miracle Catch Of Fish”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 26,741 views

    Third in series on the miracles of Jesus. The Miracle catch of Fish.

    Lesson # 3 “The Miracle Catch of Fish” Luke 5:1-11 Each of the Synoptic Gospels gives an account of Jesus’ call of the disciples. Each writer portrays that a call of few fishermen on the shore of the Sea of Galilee to be his disciples a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priestly People - For Real Or For Show? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,800 views

    As a Royal Priesthood, God demands that we walk in integrity.

    April 25, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Malachi 2:1-7 Subject: Corrupt Priesthood Title: Priestly People – For Real or For Show? Today we are going to continue in our series as we go through Malachi. If you remember from last week we saw that Malachi had a burden for God’s people. God loves His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 59,150 views

    The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

    April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive Me

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

    "Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Time Out, Time In Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

    There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 56,150 views

    We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

    My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist