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  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Have You Heard The Rooster Crow?

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    How can we recover when we have failed God miserably? We trace the path of Peter's failure through his restoration.

    HAVE YOU HEARD THE ROOSTER CROW? Surving Life's Failures Selected Passages INTRODUCTION SHOW “FAMOUS FAILURES” VIDEO CLIP (1:15) From failing at show business to failing at sports or politics, it was amazing to see some of those names on the screen, don’t you think?...Think how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012
     | 6,219 views

    A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

    HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cowardly Denial

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,804 views

    This study is about Peter’s denial of Christ. But it’s about more than that. This passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s.

    When you look at tonight’s title you probably are saying that tonight’s study is about Peter’s denial of Christ, and you’re right. But it’s about more than that. Tonight’s passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Depravity--Illegitimate Birth

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
     | 3,835 views

    This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus.

    READ passage. This passage shatters man’s concept of himself, but it’s a passage that has to be studied very carefully because it is one of the shocking truths revealed by Jesus. To outline tonight’s study. I. Man is a sinner and short of God’s glory. II. Man sins because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Will Of God For Individuals Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,242 views

    God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

    Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prone To Wander Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    The human heart is deceitful and will lead us astray. From the Hymn writer who said, "Prone to Wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to Leave the God I love. HERE'S MY HEART Lord, take and seal it."

    How to Do Life Prone To Wander - #23 of 24 Jerry Watts James 5:19-20 * I begin by reminding you that James is writing to ‘believers in the faith.’ * The last verse of the hymn “Come Thou Fount” is very revealing. It reveals something about us which we don’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise As Serpents

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,151 views

    Jesus challenged us to be as wise as serpents. In this message we will learn from the attacks on the Jews in the book of Nehemiah, and use it as inspiration to aggressively go after the lost.

    Wise as Serpents In our messages so far in the book of Nehemiah we have been talking about the building of walls to keep the enemy out. Today we are going to switch places with the enemy and talk about how to take down walls or overcome them. I think we can learn some things from the enemy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 11,145 views

    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit And Miraculous Counterfeits Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    A sermon on explanations for modern day miracles (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 10; Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Power From On High", chapter 11; John F. MacArthur's book called "Charism

    HoHum: A. Alvin Slaughter- I’m convinced more now than ever That we don’t serve a god of the mundane But God of the supernatural You see, when we worship him in faith He will always meet us at the point of our needs Dry, fleshly worship is not enough Get ready, get ready to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Banyan Tree Series

    Contributed by Ryan Napalo on May 10, 2012
     | 9,250 views

    A Three Part Series with three important trees to teach your church the supporting roles they need to fill.

    The Banyan Tree. The Banyan is native to India, but they can be found in the United States and other parts of the world, especially Asia. It grows as a young tree and then, as it gets larger, the heavy limbs put forth roots which drop to the ground to form a secondary trunk to support the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Little Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,209 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 33 – 36

    Luke 11: 33 – 36 This Little Light Of Mine 33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Larry Turner avatar

    How To Become A "Bitter" Woman Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,081 views

    8 steps to help you become a bitter woman

    I want to begin today with a story. It is the story of a businessman in Chicago whose name was H. G. Spafford. He was a dedicated Christian who, like us all, at times made earthly and unspiritual decisions. He had some serious financial reversals and he lost his home. He realized his family needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,965 views

    A sermon on blaspheme against the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 12:22-37 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High, pages 228- 235 and Carl Ketcherside’s book, Heaven Help Us, chapter 7)

    HoHum: Nightmare, I have to preach a sermon, no preparation, lack of clothes, can’t speak. What is common about this nightmare is the sense of panic – and the lack of control. I realize I’ve done something, or should have done something – and it’s too late. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,738 views

    Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

    WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Our Common Problem

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
     | 4,334 views

    Why do we rebel even as babies. I don’t know. Why did the people in Israel continue to sin even in the face of God’s miracles. I don’t know.

    Our Common Problem The cycle of Judges: A judge dies and the people rebel against God and worship other gods because they are without Spiritual leadership. God brings retribution in the form of captivity and slavery by a neighbouring enemy. The people repent and cry out to God for relief. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ