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  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    You Have To Commit Suicide

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    You have to let the old man die out!!!

    YOU HAVE TO COMMIT SUICIDE Philippians 3:7-11 The Apostle Paul tells us here in this passage that to really know Jesus Christ you must first die!!! VS. 10 says, That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings being made comformable unto his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy In The Christian Life -- Overcoming Hindrances To Spiritual Work

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
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    This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

    So far as we have gone through Nehemiah = His book and his life - Briefly looked at his Godly character - His deep-seated desire to make a difference for the glory of God - Godly separation = Necessity of prayer for Spiritual power for Spiritual work - Willingness to sacrifice to obtain greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Anatomy Of Conversion

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
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    As we examine Paul’s conversion story we can find a simple outline that will help us as we bear witness to others. You ought to write this outline down: 1. My life before I met Christ. 2. How I came to know Christ. 3. The difference Christ has made in

    THE ANATOMY OF CONVERSION Acts 26:1-32 One of the most effective witness that we can give is that of our own personal experience with Jesus Christ. After all that’s what witnessing is all about. The Apostle Paul often used his own conversion experience to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    I’m a fool for Christ! Who’s fool are you?

    I feel sometimes that we in the church get too serious. I know that most of the time it’s a serious matter-a matter of life and death literally. But its ok to smile in church! Its ok to laugh in church! Its ok to tell jokes in church! Years ago the popular pass-time was telling jokes. This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where God Is

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,135 views

    When, in hope, we choose to endure suffering with the people of God over the fleeting pleasures of sin, we choose well, because God is with those who suffer.

    Title: Where is God? Invocation: Psalm 13 Responsive Reading: Romans 8:12-25 Text: Hebrews 11:23-28 3By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that the child was beautiful; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24By faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regaining Hope When It Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    Last of a five part series frm 1 Peter about finding hope for our lives.

    Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 Background The end of all things is near… (V.7) • Letter probably written by Peter in mid 60’s AD • By then Christians were beginning to undergo persecution by Nero • Peter sees what is happening and thinking back to the words of Jesus believes that the return of Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Common Struggle, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,832 views

    The second struggle common to all humanity is temptation.

    James: Religion That Works “The Common Struggle, Part Two” February 19, 2006 Introduction: We started last week looking at the common struggle of trials in our lives. We talked about how the people that James is writing to were Christians who had left their homes under the threat of persecution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spongebob Religion

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Jan 7, 2006
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    Don’t just sit in the ocean but jump in the river

    The Sponge bob Religion Pastor Joe Bachman 10/16/05 Ps 78:15-16 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness And gave them abundant drink like the ocean depths. 16 He brought forth streams also from the rock And caused waters to run down like rivers. NASU This morning I want to talk to you about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 4, 2006
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    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE BLESSINGS OF THE GRACE OF GOD NAMELY 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR

    THE GRACE OF GOD **************** OUTLINE 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR THE MESSAGE THE GRACE OF GOD **************** 1.SURVIVAL The mercy of God helps us to survive in this dangerous world . It is because of His mercies that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dare To Persevere Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,145 views

    When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

    Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    Part #2 We need to know the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

    ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. VI. GOD GAVE AN ORDER FROM HEADQUATERS TO BLESS GOD’S PEOPLE! WE MUST VERBALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shell Osbon avatar

    The Hand Of God - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 9,540 views

    This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

    01.15.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 3” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Honoring Others Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,459 views

    Why is it so hard to honor others?

    INTRO: A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Kingdom Of God - I Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,003 views

    Part one of a series detailing the differences between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world. How does it look when the Kingdom of God infiltrates a family, a society, and a local church.

    Dakota Community Church May 20, 2007 Kingdom of God - I This morning I want to begin what I believe will be a four week series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. John 18:36 Jesus said, "My kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite