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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Escaping The Squeeze Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    As Christians we need to understand that temptation is apart of life, but we can resist and have the victory... but we need to know the key.

    Escaping The Squeeze of Temptation Series #2 Victory over Temptation Pastor Glenn Newton July 10, 2005 I Cor. 10: 12-13 “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Portrait Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    This is a sermon on how we as christians are to reflect or protray Jesus in our lives. The truth is we may be the only picture of Jesus that someone may see.

    The Portrait of a Christian 1Peter 1:13-23 Prayer Everyone who are Christians looking at this picture of Jesus will have a similar picture form in their minds. We see a Jesus who loved, had compassion, brought mercy and grace. We see a Jesus who loved us so much that He willingly went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Necessary Things - Life Change Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    Salvation...Cause and Effect...The chicken and the egg. This is about how we are saved and how we should live as a result of being saved. Link included to formatted text, Powerpoint, and handout.

    These Necessary Things Acts 15:28 In our last message from ch. 15 it was settled once and for all by Christ’s disciples in council: salvation is by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone…plus nothing, minus nothing…and good works have no part in our receiving of salvation. v. 11 Only 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Materials Of Construction – God Calls For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    #3 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

    The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 3 Materials of Construction – God Calls for Stewardship By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:1-9, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mercy Seat Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,903 views

    #5 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

    The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series # 5 The Mercy Seat By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:17-22, "And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof. And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Follower

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    The Pharisses called those lining the streets on Palm Sunday Jesus’s followers, but were they?

    It was a party, everyone was there, it was a celebration, the video clip you just watched was from Jesus Christ Super Star 2001 and I love the Palm Sunday scene, it captures the excitement and joy of that day. There was a sense of anticipation and expectancy in the air, people knew that something ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Helping People In Need Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 32,344 views

    "Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2). What does this look like in our daily lives as Christians? We are all called to help people in need!

    FRIENDSHIP 102 – HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED: By Pastor Chris Jordan “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dance Of Law And Grace

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    There are ditortions and blessings of both law and grace. It is not one or the other, but a dance of the two.

    Elizabeth Elliot, in her book The Liberty of Obedience, tells the story of a young man who said to an older Christian, “I am in earnest about forsaking ‘the world’ and following Christ. But I am puzzled about worldly things. What is it I must forsake?” The response he received was this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,703 views

    We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

    Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #4 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,522 views

    #4 in the Nehemiah Series. A continuation of the rebuilding of the gates of Jerusalem paralleled with the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #4 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 2 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a study of the gates of Jerusalem that Nehemiah and the Israelites rebuilt under the direction of King Artaxerxes (Cyrus) of Persia. God had sent judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Core Values -- Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Worship – Ephesians 5:18-20 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Down Is Not Your Destiny

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on May 10, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 33,917 views

    The enemy may have barraged you with trouble, he may have even tripped you up and you may have stumbled, but being down is not where God has destined you to be. You shall arise!

    MICAH 7:8 NIV “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I WILL arise! Though I sit in darkness, the Lord WILL be my light!” Folks, I won’t be long this afternoon, but I am here to preach to somebody today that “Down Is Not Your Destiny”. There are some, who have been under ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unbelief Is Man's Failure

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    PENTECOST 12(A) - Unbelief is man’s failure as some give up God’s glory even though God does not give up.

    UNBELIEF IS MAN’S FAILURE Romans 9:1-5 - August 22, 2004 Pentecost 12 ROMANS 9:1-5 1I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wilderness Or Promise Land

    Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,469 views

    How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

    How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,433 views

    This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

     WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist