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  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Demolishing Strongholds

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 26,658 views

    How to demolish strongholds.

    Demolishing Strongholds The message that I want to bring today is about strongholds. The first question that I want to ask is what is a stronghold? A stronghold is a fortified place. It can be a place that is fortified by either its location, its construction, or usually both. Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    Sermon 4 in the Galatians series. Throughout the series I studied G. Walter Hansen’s commentary from the IVP New Testament series (and others), and read other pastors sermon series on Galatians such as the series by Dr. Paul Newton of SouthWoods Baptist.

    INTRO: Being a part of something Nothing brings people together like being united in a common goal When you are part of something that is bigger than any one person, something where everyone has a part to play and we all rely on each other. I was in the marching band in High School. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #7: We Cannot Do Anything About Last Year's Harvest Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,152 views

    Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lett

    Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lettuce, And Brussel seeds grow sprouts; If pea ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    A Better Sacrifice - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,276 views

    Some of the ways in which the sacrifice of Jesus Christ was infinitely better than those of the Old Covenenant

    A better sacrifice! Part 1 Chapters 9 & 10 of Hebrews give us a unique window on Calvary contrasting the death of Jesus on the cross with the OT sacrifices. Uniquely, as Andrew Murray put it: The cross is Christ’s highest glory. The glory which He received from the Father was entirely owing to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Line

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
     | 4,461 views

    How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

    How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laboring With The Gospel (Part I)

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,115 views

    A Study of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas

    Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.—Luke 19:15 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part I) Most people overlook this parable of Jesus as recorded by Luke because of its similarity to His parable of the talents, recorded in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Sweep The House 2" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,577 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that , AT THIS MINUTE, the "ONE COIN" that is lost (or in danger)IN THE HOUSE is more valuable than the other nine.

    15 July 2007 "Sweep The House 2" Luke 15:8-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris First Baptist of Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, CA BIG IDEA: Believers are not just “out there” away from God; some are “Lost” in God’s House (where you don’t expect to find LOST SOULS). REFERENCES: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easy Grace

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    “God’s grace towards us is based on his love and our total inability to meet God’s standards.”

    Amanda bought me a monkey for Christmas. I didn’t want a monkey in our house so I objected. “Where is he going to eat?” I asked “At our table” “Where is he going to sleep?” I inquired. “In our bed” “What about the odor?” I demanded. She said – “I got used to you; I guess the monkey can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,248 views

    IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

    THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Alan Scott on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,544 views

    Creative exposition on Christ’s words "I thirst" from John 19:28.

    The 6 Last Phrases of the Christ “I Thirst” 4/4/04 ACC Alan Scott C.T. – Jesus words of “I thirst” point to different levels of spiritual levels of thirst we all have. Text – John 19:28; Psalm 69:21; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 4:13-14; Rev. 3:20 INTRO: Seeing “The Passion Of The Christ” again on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Why Come?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    It is time to follow the King

    WHY COME? John 12:12-26 S: Jesus as King Th: Following the king Pr: IT IS TIME TO FOLLOW THE KING. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 12:12-26 three reasons why it is time to follow the King. The _____ reason to follow Jesus is He (was)… I. BROUGHT OUT (12-19) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Don't Be A Survivor

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    It is our most natural instinct, our strongest desire, the basic fabric of human existence, - the will to survive! As Christians we are supposed to have been crucified with Christ and now living our lives in and for Him. This is a conflict for most of us

    18, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Don’t Be A Survivor It is the theme and title of the most popular television series at this time. It is our most natural instinct, our strongest desire, the basic fabric of human existence, - the will to survive! As Christians we are supposed to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Why Are You Talking About Having No Bread? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    The disciples had allowed themselves to become so distracted that they missed the message Jesus was trying to give to them. Sometimes we allow the same thing to happen in our lives.

    According to the president of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 1.2 million crashes a year are caused by driver distractions. Of course we all know that with the way cell phones have taken over in our society that cell phones are definitely a distraction for many drivers. But to my surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Serving Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,419 views

    Discover the truest meaning of a New Testament slave in this topical message about serving the Lord.

    [SHOW VIDEO OF CHURCH MEMBERS SERVING IN DIFFERENT WAYS] How inspiring to see so many of you serving each other in our church and in our community – and thus serving God! And that is our focus today – serving. So today, I want us to look at what it means to serve together. So take out your Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Johnson avatar

    From Barrenness To Blessedness

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,996 views

    This sermon encourages the listener to trust in the LORD and do good and to wait patiently upon the LORD until He turns your barrenness into blessedness.

    I remember it like it was yesterday … Thanksgiving 2004 was one of the happiest holidays of my life. We spent Thanksgiving with Selena’s aunt Dorothy and a lot of her family members. It was so nice to be apart of a large family gathering in which I truly felt felt loved. Selena was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist