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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Stop Pretending

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are looking for masks that can make them into the cultural image of someone great. Still others are looking for identities that will make themselves acceptable

    Stop Pretending ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 21,431 views

    Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

    Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truly Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 18, 2025
     | 286 views

    There are a variety of reasons why some people follow Jesus - some for benefits, some to slander, some to argue, some bandwagon followers, but what does it take to be a true follower of Jesus?

    It seems like nearly every week I run into people who have some sort of faith. They say that believe in Jesus or at least call themselves Christians, but don’t attend a church. Their faith is very personal, private, and even comfortable. They choose to follow Jesus on their terms, as long as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Shall I Fear Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 2, 2025
     | 180 views

    Things and people that we fear take a variety of forms. Jesus urges us to not fear those who can only do things to us in this life, but to fear Him who has power over eternity - and yet because of His great love, we should not fear Him.

    Introduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2025
     | 527 views

    If you want to enjoy fellowship with God hear His call to you, put Him first in your life, and come to His table. Then invite others to do the same.

    Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Savior Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Part two of "The Passion" series. Jesus was Emmanuel (God with us)..."Savior" means God came to suffer for us.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- March 7, 2004 -------------------------- But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Family Matters

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 80,028 views

    Paul closes this letter with some good tecahing about the family. (1 Thessalonians pt - 6)

    “Family Matters” 1 Thessalonians Part Six 5:12-28 Today is our sixth and final message from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. We have learned much from this letter that Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago to a group of believers who were relatively new in the faith. They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Fails Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,241 views

    Our failures in the Christian community remind us of our need for total and complete dependance on Jesus.

    Like you, I’ve been watching the terrible scandal surrounding the abuse of children by priests in the Roman Catholic church. And the worst part of the scandal isn’t the abuse of children, as horrible as that is. The worst part has the cover up, that rather than stepping in and removing sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    We Are Blessed Part Ii

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    This sermon deals with what it means to be chosen and adopted by God thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.

    We Are Blessed Part II NLF 4/6/2003 Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 3:1-10 A couple of weeks ago, I preached the message, “We Are Blessed.” In that message we saw that God has given to us all the spiritual blessings we need to make it in Christ. We discovered that we did not go looking for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    As Tears Go By Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 1 of 5.

    AS TEARS GO BY (1 SAMUEL 1:1-20) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation, the artist of his decade (90s), according to Time Magazine. His parents divorced when he was eight, and two of his father's uncles had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church #2

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

    · Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    A Blueprint For Purity

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 33,947 views

    How to be free of Sexual Sin - Men’s Message

    A Blueprint for Purity Psalm 119:9-11 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Good evening guys, it is always a pleasure to come and share from God’s Word. When Lynn gave me this chance this evening I was excited to come and speak to you guys on this topic. It is a subject that is near to my heart. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    The Beginning Of Sin & How To Conquer It

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Contemporary conversational style text with an easy to p.p.t. outline discussing the process of sin and how evil is dealt with bibilically

    "The Beginning of Sin: And How to conquer it" Genesis Chapter 3 PASTOR BOB HUNTER SPRINGWATER CHURCH OBJECT: You will need one red delicious apple to demonstrate Eve’s fall into sin. INTRO: When God’s six day work week was complete, He proclaimed his creation not only good, but very good! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 20,192 views

    This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

    Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Heaven's Horrible Enemy Here On Earth Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Following Jesus can get you killed. God warns us that the enemy is near, large, dangerous, but temporary. Christian, hold on. In the end we win.

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 12-14 Lesson 6 Heaven’s Horrible Enemy Here on Earth Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ