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  • Tim George avatar

    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 35,917 views

    James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

    “For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline."

    SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: STUDY ROMANS 12:2 INTRODUCTION… Time management from The Unleashing Connection, Winter 1990, p. 3 "In one year, the average American will read or complete 3,000 notices and forms, read 100 newspapers and 36 magazines, watch 2,463 hours of television, listen to 730 hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking America In The Face Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,575 views

    This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

    Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    New Direction

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

    Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    Contagious

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    This sermon is to let believers know that there is a contagious spirit in the church that will cause the people of God to fall into the sin of rebelliousness.

    This sermon is to get people in general to understand that there is a contagious spirit operating in the atmosphere. I did this particular sermon at a Youth Anniversary, but I feel this sermon is for all ages of living. The word contagious is define this way; a widely spreaded epidemic. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    When Temptation Becomes Sin

    Contributed by James Bryant on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,667 views

    How far can you go before you actually sin? Discover what the truths of the bible are in this sermon.

    WHEN TEMPTATION BECOMES A SIN? 1st Corinthians 10:13 (13) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Pentecost C Demons All Around

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Demonic possessions take many forms in our lives, Jesus promises deliverance

    3 Pentecost C LUKE 8:26-39 24 June 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen A couple of years ago, a movie was created to remember one of the largest maritime disasters in history, the sinking of the Titanic. Here was a ship built that "could not sink", a ship built with an opulence that was unrivaled. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Under The Influence

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Receiving the Holy Spirit!

    Under The Influence Let The Wind Blow! Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Way To Work

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 17,932 views

    There is one way to work for God, the right way.

    INTRODUCTION Work. How does that word make you feel? What images does that word produce in your mind? Do you view work as good or bad? What do you think of work? Many view work as a burden. For them, work is something to be avoided. Rather than something which gives them dignity, work is viewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

    THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy West avatar

    6 Steps To The Cross

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,574 views

    We often focus on His birth and His death yes they are very important but His life is a model for us. We can’t be born like him and we can’t die like Him but we sure can live like Him.

    6 Steps to the Cross “This is fixed for an Easter message but, the name could be changed to “6 steps to the Throne” and then preached for an any Sunday Message” Text: John 19:17-19 Introduction: Guy complaining to his makes the statement “ I am finding a different church next Christmas” Wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gary Washburn avatar

    Patience Everyone!

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Patience is a virtue that helps bring about success in every area of life. Without it you are doomed to failure. Surprisingly, the area most are falling short in is in having patience with God. God’s timing requires our patience.

    PATIENCE 2 Peter 1:3-8 now read Living Bible (not for accuracy but for clarity) Intro: Definition of patience: Hupomone in Greek = remaining under pressure that God ordains. Not surrendering to the circumstances that are pressuring you. Jesus calls us to get under the pressure of His yoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Anything, I Want The King

    Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    A desire for the presence and purpose of God must supercede the desire for the things that God can give to us. Miphobesheth valued the person of King David more than the material goods.

    More Than Anything, I Want The King II Samuel 19:24-30 I.. Absolute trust II. Absolute devotion III. Absolute abandonment We have before us a right moving text. Miphobesheth was one of the sons of Saul. He was born with crippled legs and had won a special place in the heart of King David who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Missions Matter

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,774 views

    Every person should realize they are God called to MISSIONS.

    MISSIONS MATTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, Father, that thou would send him to my Father’s house: 28 For I have five brothers, that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. I ponder today, Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set The Captive Free

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,131 views

    THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

    SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God