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  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Church That Lost Its Fire

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

    THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection: A Burning Heart

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    THE RESURRECTION IS MORE THAN INFORMATION; IT IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN CHRIST!

    THE RESURRECTION: A BURNING HEART LUKE 24: 13-35 SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    When The Message Is Over

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    Now the vital issue of concern to all of us is: What Act or Activity Follows the SpokenWord? Following the Public Proclamation of the Lecture or Lesson, the Exposition or Exegesis, or the Sermon or Message, the question is: What Happens?

    I submit to us that the Preaching of the Gospel, the Teaching of the Text,the Sounding of the Script,Should Effect a Host of Heavenly Activity Among the Hearers of the Word! Yet, I hasten to add this appendage, the Ideal is seldom Realized in the Realm of Our Here and Now. A Host of Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believer's New Destiny Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Our destiny is secure in Christ and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. What a glorious destiny awaits you Christian.

    Our New Destiny Summary Steps Italian Proverb Destiny is determined not by chances but by choices. Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. Source unknown Summary For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,993 views

    UNPARALLELED GOODNESS

    THE GOODNESS OF GOD PS. 34:4-8 I. TEXT DAVID RECALLS HOW GOOD GOD HAD BEEN TO HIM IN DELIVERING HIM FROM THE CLUTCHES OF KING SAUL. DAVID HAD BEEN ON THE RUN BECAUSE KING SAUL HAD ISSUED A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST. DAVID FOUND HIMSELF HIDING IN CAVES, A REFUGEE FROM INJUSTICE; HE WAS ON KING SAUL’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 33

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Lesson 33

    It’s sad to say, but many in our society today have bought into the notion that truth is relative. In other words, truth depends on how you define it. What is true for one individual may not necessarily be true for another. What is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow. Consequently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Can Hinder The Lord

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    Nothing can hinder the Lord.

    Paul writes to the church at Corinth that “we live by faith not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5.7). This simple aphorism, often set forth as the litmus test for Christian living, is easily misused. On the one hand, it may be limited to the doctrinal content of salvation; on the other, faith may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Ride The Pine Or Sit On The Pew?

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    Ride the pine or sit on the pew?

    What our world needs more than anything in these days is to wake up. We need to wake up people. We need to stop being born out of the understanding of tradition, but be renewed through the understanding of the Son of God who died for us on the Cross. What we need in a sense is a revolution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Harnessing The Power Of The Word Of God In Your Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    This sermon shares 5 steps toward more fully experiencing the power of God’s Word in your daily life.

    - for too many, the Bible ends up being a coffee table decoration, but not something that is a powerful force in their daily life. - v. 12a - “powerful” - the Word of God is powerful. - I struggled at the beginning in writing this message about the power of the Word because I was looking more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Olson avatar

    Surviving Or Thriving? Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    Are you just surviving or thriving? Learn why and how to thrive in God’s word.

    Surviving or Thriving? Acts 17:1-12 Pastor Mark Olson 7/8/07 Some People Only Survive...Never Learn to Thrive Story: Boy Scouts survival camp; TV “Man vs Wild” Spiritually thrive - God’s power must be present & at work in your life But how do you/I tap into this power? Answer: means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    A Red Letter Day For You

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    Special days are marked in red on many calendars. On God’s calendar it is a red letter day when a sinner accepts the Lord. It could also be a tragic day, as the Day of the Lord also refers to a time of judgment

    A RED LETTER DAY FOR YOU AMOS 5:18 - 27 Scripture Reading: Amos 5:18-27 Responsive Reading: Joshus 7:1-26 Introduction: One of the things that we all have in common are special days. People of alll ages, all cultures, and nationalities have them. Special days are as individual as those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Two Ways Of Life

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 23,144 views

    How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

    Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Word Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    A sermon on Colossians 3:16. (Adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz.)

    The Word of Christ Colossians 3:16 Sermon for 6/9/2002 Introduction: Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a First Class Fool Out of Me 3. You’re the Reason Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • gary moore avatar

    Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,939 views

    God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

    Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational