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    How To Live Victoriously

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    How to live a holy life, and be victorious over sin.

    HOW TO LIVE VICTORIOUSLY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. God expects his children to be holy. That means they must live victoriously over sin, “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. God promises that we should be victorious. “Thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,787 views

    Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

    Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Properties Of Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009
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     | 6,893 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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    The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

    God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
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    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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    They That Wait

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 80,855 views

    Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength.

    "They That Wait" Is. 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Causes Of Churches Feuding, Fighting And Fussing. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
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     | 5,527 views

    Do churches have people feuds, fights and fusses? Well I can speak personally about Baptist Churches. James suggest the cause Centers in pleasures, partnerships, and a lack of prayer.

    Causes of Churches Feuding, Fighting and Fussing. James 4:1-5 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-1.WPD (1} What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? {2} You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are ...read more

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    Golden Rule

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    God demonstrated the ultimate love, and now God asks us to “pay it forward.” Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Amen.

    Golden Rule 01/02/05 Matthew 7:12 I now invite you to turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, and follow along as I read verse 12, which is one of the most important verses in scripture: "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Please Stand Up!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    It’s time to make a stand for Jesus!

    2 Thessalonians 2:1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.3Let no man deceive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrath & Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 7,655 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
     | 8,339 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
     | 9,464 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
     | 6,070 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
     | 3,072 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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    The Parable Of The Diligent Servant

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 15, 2013
     | 10,919 views

    If I am going to be faithful to the Lord in my service, I must be adequately prepared and the preparation is my responsibility.

    Everybody in the world has been fascinated by the court case here in Florida. The whole world is focused upon this case anxiously awaiting the outcome. The attorneys on both sides have laid out their case for the jury to make a decision. You can be sure that the lawyers on both sides vigorously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance