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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Armour Of God Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    The Armour and Spiritual Gifts, an explanation

    The Armour of God, part two. Ephesians 6:11-17 In the first sermon we discussed the Belt and the Breastplate along with the two first spiritual gifts, wisdom and knowledge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,857 views

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

    Psalm 122:6-9, “6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." 8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Desiring His Word Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,113 views

    1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

    Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Eye-Witnesses

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,629 views

    Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

    Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Literary Life

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,820 views

    A factual lesson on the great attributes of the Bible to show how critical it is for us to read, study and apply God’s Word.

    WHEN IT COMES TO THE BIBLE, I FOUND THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF GOD’S HOLY WORD FROM AN ANONYMOUS AUTHOR: “THIS BOOK IS THE MIND OF GOD, THE STATE OF MAN, THE WAY OF SALVATION, THE DOOM OF SINNERS, AND THE HAPPINESS OF BELIEVERS. ITS DOCTRINES ARE HOLY, ITS PRECEPTS ARE BINDING; ITS HISTORIES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

    How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Enriched By God's Word

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word a

    Be Enriched by God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16,17) Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Last Word About Last Words Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
     | 3,893 views

    The power of praise.

    Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ … to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Paul ends his letter with a doxology (glory to God). It is not uncommon to find Paul’s letters interrupted with declarations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Another Visit To Corinth Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
     | 2,862 views

    The background of Corinth, the character of the city, Paul’s association with the Corinthian church, reasons to study 2 Corinthians, and an examination of the salutation, 1:1-2.

    ANOTHER VISIT TO CORINTH January 13, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Introduction- How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Charismatics/Pentecostals: Ten. One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,924 views

    We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

    Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Christian Enough?

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,841 views

    True Christianity requires love not rigid ideology that supports oppression.

    ARE YOU CHRISTIAN ENOUGH? Luke 7: 36 – 50; Gal. 2: 11 – 16 Dr. Ezekiel Ette A story is told of a man who wanted to become a Christian. He walked to church within a walking distance from his home. When he got there he discovered that the board of trustees was having an emergency meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Caution, Lion Country! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    Nearly two out of three adults-62%-agreed that Satan "is not a living being but is a symbol of evil."

    "Caution - Lion Country!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 4 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:10-12; 1Peter 5:8 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 16, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

    How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 13,327 views

    Our Faith in Jesus is marked by our actions of obedience

    James 1:19-27 January 19, 2003 Doers of the Word Introduction – The evangelical world of books and conferences, even long sermons We can spend so much time reading, learning and celebrating the word that we have no time to actually apply it! I hope that things are changing, but the debate ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Word Is Like...

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

    God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist