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  • Allan Quak avatar

    You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

    James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, The Lord, My Strength Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,467 views

    We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

    Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 21,850 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus, who laid down his life for his sheep, is the only way to enter into eternal life.

    “The Good Shepherd” John 10: 1 – 18; Ezekiel 34: 11 – 16; Psalm 23 Introduction: Of Sheep and Shepherds Ask the children: What kind of animal would you like to be? Why? Have you ever noticed that no one ever says that they want to be a sheep? Why is that? Does anyone here know what sheep are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slaughter Of The Innocents

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,517 views

    A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

    THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hannah: A Mother With Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 13, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 35,374 views

    Hannah was a mother with vision for her children, and taught them life-changing lessons.

    HANNAH: A MOTHER WITH VISION By JERRY FALWELL Hannah was a mother who properly prepared for her children, and you can learn life-changing lessons from her. This morning I am going to speak of five things that Hannah did: 1. Hannah prayed to have a child. 2. Hannah prayed for her child’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Assets Of Justification

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on May 15, 2002
    based on 341 ratings
     | 55,219 views

    There are at least 10 assets that we receive at the moment of salvation.

    SOME TREASURES OF SALVATION 10 assets of justification 1-20-02 Romans 5:1-6 Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has clearly stated what God has done to provide salvation … or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remember... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,322 views

    What did Jesus mean by telling the Ephesian church to "remember the height from which you have fallen?"

    OPEN: Art Toalston in The Baptist Press - Nov. 15, 2001 reported from New York and he wrote: “The cross has been saved. That’s the cross of steel beams uncovered as workers in New York cleared away debris at the World Trade Center. Recovery worker Frank Silecchia, who has championed the cross’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just What Would Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Michael Hand on May 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,583 views

    Look at examples about Jesus from the Gospels on how we can live up to the popular phrase "What would Jesus do?".

    Just What Would Jesus Do? “W”, “W”, “J”, “D”. (repeat the letters twice). Most of you know, that that stands for “What Would Jesus Do”. A phrase that has been quite popular for some time now. Four simple words in an expression that has meant much to most, or has it? Not to many months ago, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A World Partner For The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:5 (Guidelines for Maximizing Your Effectiveness in fulfilling all four dimensions of Acts 1:8)

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:3-5 There are many overlooked advantages in being a world partner for the gospel. Presently, 98.7% of all church giving is used within one’s own community in the USA. Only 1.3% of church giving in 2001 went to any form of foreign mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,878 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Passion Scripture Reading: Gal. 1:11-24 [Tigger video depicting a cartoon character who displays passion] I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how smart you are, whether you’re young or old, whether you’re tall or short, as beautiful as Robin or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 20,769 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Show Fantasia video, segment one] A vast orchestra, composed of stringed instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, and woodwinds . . . All joining together, the harp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 408 ratings
     | 116,484 views

    Joshua was raised up to continue the work of God. God gave him three assurances, and I believe that every believer needs to be aware of these assurances for they help us in receiving our inherited promise as well.

    THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Joshua 1:1-9 I will be preaching a series of messages for the next several weeks from the book of Joshua with the key thought being “Receiving God’s Promises”. Joshua was chosen by both God and Moses to complete the work of leading Israel into the promised land. God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Choose Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    Last in Series on Ephesians 5-6. Preached on Father’s Day, 2002

    Ephesians 6:18-20 Eph 6:18 ISV Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert with every kind of effort and request for all the saints. Eph 6:19 ISV Pray also for me, so that, when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    If Christians Only Practiced What Shamu Does

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    Spiritual Maturity

    I. As most of you know, we went to San Antonio this past week, and no trip to San Antonio is complete without a trip to Sea World. A. Being a minister I am always thinking in terms of ministry and I learned that the people that work with killer whales know something that a lot of Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defending Against Discouragement

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,739 views

    We all face discouragement. So how do we defend against it. This message helps.

    Anyone who has served within the arena of Christian service knows that we are not void or excluded from the pangs of discouragement. It may not always be a problem, but there is always the potential for discouragement. I believe the devil sees to it that this is the case. Discouragement is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal