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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Faith Alive And Kicking Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt 1

    FAITH ALIVE AND KICKING (LUKE 5:17-26) Faith is alive and well in the 21st century. Science, technology and reason tried but they could not bury faith. Without faith, life is like a house without sunlight, without window or occupants. A life without faith is a murky existence, all doom and gloom, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Armour Of God - Protect Yourself

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,889 views

    Jesus supplies all of our needs in spiritual warfare, we need to know how to use the armour and weapons of God, he gives us his power, his might and his armour, how great is that not by our strength but his, Jesus is the source we trust in

    Clear and Present Danger: We are told “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ” and that we are to put on the amour of God as the devil is or will be attacking us. Let me be very clear the devil does exist is real and is a clear and present and persistent danger. The big mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,376 views

    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Made Righteous Plea Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,624 views

    What do you do when the church sinks to the level of the world, leaving its high calling, quitting the path of being a separated people, & becoming like those whom God does not know? After the entreaty to remember the pitiful spiritual condition of His pe

    ISAIAH 64: 1-12 THE MADE RIGHTEOUS PLEA [Exodus 19:16-19 / Mt 24:36-44 / 1Corinthians 2:9] What do you do when the church sinks to the level of the world, leaving its high calling, quitting the path of being a separated people, and becoming just like those whom God does not know? After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Return To Me

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 3,036 views

    Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

    Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Testimony The Prosecutor Cannot Shake

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    We need defining moments in which we must decide for ourselves who our god is. It may require a true friend to push us. But when such a life-decision is made, it will be rock-solid.

    How well do you stand up under tough, aggressive questioning? If somebody gets in your face and will not let you go until they get the answers they want, how do you feel? What do you do? I can tell you what I do. I look for the back door. I look for a way out. I want to avoid the questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,816 views

    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Church So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,761 views

    God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

    Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Triumph On A Donkey

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    Palm Sunday - Triumphal Entry

    There was a man and his wife who were driving along on the way to church. They were late, and the man was fussing at his wife for taking too long getting the kids ready. Surely she could be more organized. As you might expect, he was also driving too fast. Sure enough, a police car pulls them over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    During the days of Jesus’ life on this earth, He prayed “Divine Petitions” that were for the honor of God, His Father. Christians are to look to Him and say, “Lord teach me to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Davinci Code - Faith, Fact Or Fiction? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    What’s the fuss about? If it’s just a novel that Hollywood turned into a movie, nobody’s going to Hell over it -- are they? ARE THEY?

    Most of the time on Sunday mornings I “teach” through a sermon. Today I will preach this sermon. Teaching is an indirect way to your heart through your head. When the logic and information go through the filter of the brain, God’s Spirit molds it, shapes it into an inspirational reality and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

    HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Defeat Sin Now! Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Have a sin you cannot overcome? Stop trying to defeat sin. The root cause of our sin is our heart. Deal with the heart, deal with the sin.

    Try as she will, Karen could not overcome a certain sin. She knew it was wrong, she knew it hurt others, she knew it hurt her reputation, but it was as if she turned around, and there is was that sin again. Now, there were times that she would go for days, even weeks, where she would not even be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Real Deal Or No Deal? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Lessons from the parable of the wheat and the tares.

    One of this year’s most-viewed programs...is a game show! --Hosted by Howie Mandell, each week the particpant in the game is “tempted” by the host and an invisible banker to “settle” for a guaranteed prize rather than take a risk and remain in the game by opting for a large prize, with the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Expanding Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    This is week six of Forty Days of Purpose and deals with Purpose number 5 evangelism.

    Drop your buffs. I wasn’t sure at first what I was hearing then I realized that what host Jeff Probst of Survivor was telling the contestants to do was to remove the scarves that identified each of four tribes that made up the competition in this season’s Survivor. After only a week on the island ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan