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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Foolish Sin Of Presumption

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    The great sin described by King David was not his adultery with Bathsheba, his murder of Uriah, or his numbering the multitude of Israel. The great sin is presuming God to be what you imagine. The idolatry of imagination was described by Karl Marx as "s

    No one goes to hell on purpose. The pied piper lulls and rocks you into a state of slumber. He removes all urgency for immediate response. Yet as you wait for your time to live for God, your day to die without Him is unexpectedly racing to swallow you up.. You hesitate seeking the Physician ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Secret Sins

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    A look at the downward Spirial of David’s family

    Secret Sins 2 Chronicles 13 Introduction: Civil War in Israel - Northern Kingdom has split off of the grandson of David - Reheboam the son on Solomon - was young and foolish - 10 tribes in Northern Israel split off and made Jereboam an advisor to Solomon King in the North - They fell into sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    W.w.j.d. (What Would Jesus Desire)

    Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    This sermon is to get Christians to stop asking what Jesus would do and start asking what does he desire us to do.

    W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Desire) Tonight’s sermon is about a subject we all should be concerned about and that’s what our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ desire of us. We use the phrase "What Would Jesus Do" all the time. It’s become a T-shirt, a bumper sticker, a logo on hats, but we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Warfare Prayer

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,543 views

    Explains prayer using the example of Aaron and Hur.

    Warfare Prayer Introduction: We are in a spiritual war! EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Called

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,138 views

    Everyone loves to get called on the phone...esp. on our cell phones...or texted...it makes us feel wanted, important...Jesus has called us...

    Called Everyone loves to get called (phone). Makes us feel wanted… DVD: Visual Reality Vol. 3 - Called 1. Called Out of Darkness 1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power To Change

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008
     | 4,390 views

    The gospel is the power of God to change lives.

    Christianview Church May 14, 1995 Power to Change There are a lot of things that happen through ministry that I really enjoy, healings, supernatural occurrences, prophetic words, awesome worship, and others to name a few. For me though by far the most exciting thing about ministry is when a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Whole Armour Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,458 views

    The Divine Equipment to enable the Christian to effectively stand against the works of darkness.

    THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6: 13 – 18 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fervent Love Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    Christians should have genuine love for each other.

    1 Peter 1:22-25 Fervent Love Introduction: In verse 13 Peter began to apply the truths learned in v. 1-12. He told us that because of what God has done we should 1) gird up our minds 2) Be sober in our conduct 3) have a hope that does not waver 4) Be Holy in all that we do. Then, last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bon Fire

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

    The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,286 views

    The word of God gives us what we need to form our beliefs and tells us the values which God deems important. From these we will Walk the Talk of a Christian life.

    Walk The Talk 03/22/09 AM Text: 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction I spent the last week working with the Navy, facilitating a Leadership course for Naval Officers newly assigned the role of Department Head in the Navy. Throughout the curriculum presented is the concept of personal integrity, the need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Invitations

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,975 views

    Jesus' encounter with his disciples on their journey to Emmaus is a beautiful example of the invitation into a deeper relationship with Christ. I brought this message before a Communion Service.

    I. Introduction A. Have you ever been driving down the road with your radio on, and a song comes on that you just have to groove to? a. Either it reminds you of days gone by, reminds you of a special moment in your life, or you identify with the message. b. So your head starts bobbing and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

    Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul [ Part 3 ] Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012
     | 3,747 views

    Growing with God.

    I trust that so far in this study I have given you a wee food for thought to go with your Irish cream cheese muffins and that strong Irish tea that you've drinking. Remember that Paul’s writings or letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can't Just Fake It!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2017
     | 6,693 views

    In the life of King Josiah he did all he could do to bring Judah back to worshiping and obeying the Lord God of Israel even to the point of calling them together to recommit to faithfully serving the Lord. Did they really commit??? Let's find out.

    Today we’ll be talking about Josiah and his striving to bring Judah back into fellowship with the Lord God Almighty and out of idolatry. Where does Josiah fall in the timeline of the history of Israel? - The Lord chooses Abram - The patriarchs - Bondage in Egypt - Moses and the Exodus - Wandering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Result

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017
     | 3,437 views

    Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

    December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist