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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Contending Or Surrendering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,856 views

    Every Christian should not only know and love the truth but be willing and able to be contend for the truth which has been entrusted to us and not surrender it for the sake of harmony or unity.

    Contending or Surrendering Jude 1-4 Introduction: The church has been entrusted as stewards of the manifold grace and wisdom of God. Yet today people professing to be Christians would attack the very notion of absolute truth. Not only should every Christian know and love the truth but we are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make The Angels Laugh

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,986 views

    How to make the angels laugh (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    How to make the angels laugh – Pt 2 Reading: Luke chapter 15 verses 1-10 (1). The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • Jesus had the "tax collectors and sinners" gathering around him. • Notice these are lost people who were not running from Jesus but rather running to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

    Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Is The Season For A Hallelujah Praise

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,320 views

    This sermon is one of praise and thanksgiving for the birth of Jesus the Christ for our salvation.

    Introduction: This is the season where many people are into shopping and buying gifts for loved ones, co-workers, and children. Little do they realize the true meaning and the significance of this season. For some it’s the man in the red suit with a sleigh and eight reindeer shouting Ho! Ho! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Leads With Heart

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,599 views

    The Bible tells us all we need to know about love.

    GOD LEADS WITH HEART John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Today is February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, of course. What do you know about Saint Valentine, or, to use his Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
     | 2,370 views

    Jesus is the object of our faith

    The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Properties Of Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

    The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,844 views

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges.

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges. We can make it through the storm! Not even Hurricane Katrina can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrath & Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 7,704 views

    Anger seldom gets us what we want, while patience rests in God's perfect timing. When we’re frustrated by things we can’t attain or resolve, by real or perceived injustices, the way to overcome and heal wrath is the path of patience.

    The media’s been reporting on the health risks of too much soda and other sugary drinks; New York’s Mayor Bloomberg has taken the step of banning super-size sodas…but even more deadly are the vending machines. Each year dozens of people are killed by them. They don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lust & Chastity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    A Christian view of sexuality. Lust happens when attraction becomes an overpowering factor in one's life. Chastity is a positive lifestyle marked by self-control.

    A cartoon depicts two guys in Hell, and one says to the other: “I was under the impression that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of the deadly sins we’ve been studying are distorted or excessive attachments to good things. We make them bad. When life revolves around ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Sloth & Diligence Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 9,528 views

    We can be complacent or strive toward quality work, for excellence.

    Sloths are mammals who move only when necessary and even then very slowly. They’re known to dig their curved claws into a tree branch and hang without effort for hours-on-end; they are as unmotivated as they look! Sloth Sloth is something we make jokes about, but few think of it as sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

    WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Teach The Gospel

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 16, 2012
     | 3,096 views

    Christians aren't called to teach to the world, because the world is essentially unteachable. However, we can reach the world through our witness, the authentic living of a Christ-like life.

    Who here is a teacher? St. James tells us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers…because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (Jas. 3:1). Who presumes to be one? Anyone want to be judged? Nodody? Well, I guess that, to escape any additional judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Purposeful Time Management Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 28, 2019
     | 11,568 views

    How can I manage my time in order to make the most of my life for God?

    Psalm 90, we are told, is a prayer of Moses, the man of God. And among the requests that Moses made of the Lord, he asked God to teach him how to manage his time. (READ TEXT) Time is a great leveler. It doesn’t matter if we are wealthy or poor, educated or uneducated, a manager or a laborer, male ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luxury Once Tasted

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 3,330 views

    Let's talk about what's truly necessary for success this fall

    A. Opening illustration: Wal-Mart. Needs vs. Wants. Yard sale, some things that you thought you needed? B. Background to passage: Asa demonstrates how his kingdom/God’s people grew over his 41-year reign. He was the third king after Solomon to reign. He was the first king of Judah that walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist