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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Opposition - Guide Or Goad? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Are you aware of the tricks the enemy will use to keep you from being used by God? Learn what they are and how to overcome them!

    Do you ever do something on a dare? I remember once when I was young and foolish I was dared to fight this bully who was hanging around our swim meet. I bravely pushed out of the crowded circle with my fists up and tried to fight this guy who was obviously much bigger than me. Needless to say, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Narnia: The Curse Of The Witch Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    This is the first of three sermons based on the Chronicles of Narnia.

    The Curse of the Witch Narnia 1 12/11/05 PSCOC Introduction: Enter the magical and cursed land of Narnia. 1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. 55 of us went to see the movie on opening night, and it was quite a treat. For two hours we were transported to the magical land of Narnia and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Total Sellout!

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Many of us say we are committed to Christ but like the rich young ruler, we don’t realize what all that entails.

    Mark 10:17-22 tells of one of the most compelling encounters that I believe Jesus ever had. It tells of a young man who came to Jesus with a question that had no dobut been on his mind for a very long time. In fact, the Bible says that he came running to Jesus. When I think of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grounds For Gratitude

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,538 views

    After Thanksgiving sermon. You can have that magnificent gratitude for fellowship, for suffering, for grace, and thus learn to live and to serve at your fullest for Christ.

    Grounds For Gratitude dec0196a Philippians 1 (830) Sometimes, we have a way of forgetting Thanksgiving as soon as the turkey is cold, and we start looking forward to Christmas. Let’s hold onto this thanksgiving idea at least twenty minutes longer. In searching for a thanksgiving statement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    God And The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

    GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love

    Contributed by Brian Lewis on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    A sermon on God’s love for us and how we should show it to others.

    I want to look at love today and as Christians how do we represent what love really is. Turn to Romans 2:1-3 and mark that passage. We are going to start with Matthew 7:1-5 A recent poll done by the Barna research group showed that only 1 out of 5 non-Christian young adults say they consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks To Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    We need to make sure that we are not putting up roadblocks that keep our prayers from being answered.

    A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks to Prayer Text: Matt. 6:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was about 18 years old, I have taken my Mom to work, and on the way home I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. The car came to a screeching halt after I hit the concrete divider ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Measure Of A Man Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    the measure of man as viewed in the light of his suffering

    THE MEASURE OF A MAN Acts 21:27-40 In looking at this passage tonight, I was more prone to call it the measure of the man than I was to say this is the arrest of Paul. It is the arrest of Paul, but it is the measure of the man who is seen in the midst of the circumstance that interests me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independent Jonah And The Life-Giving Crusade Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,075 views

    God not only gave Jonah a second chance to live but a second chance to serve. He does the same in our lives!

    How far would you go to find a fountain of youth? What would you give to forever have the energy level of a two-year old and the smooth skin of a baby’s bottom? In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the intrepid Dr. Jones slogged through a sewer, stepped over rats, outran a fire, did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 33,522 views

    This sermon helps us to understand one of the greatest struggles in the life of believer that will enable him to live a victorious Christian life, we have got to learn how to walk in the Spirit.

    There once was a man in a state medium security prison who wanted freedom. He came with a fool-proof plan to break out of prison. He was working in the laundry room and had the idea to hide himself in the laundry cart under the clothes as they were taken out of the prison in a truck. After a while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All The King's Men Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,891 views

    This sermon explores the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and of the disciple.

    All The King’s Men Matt. 5:1-12 (SOTM #1) 4/15/07 PSCOC Introduction: Two opposite kingdoms. The nation of Israel wants to raise their popularity in the world, particularly among 35 and under American men. Some people have decided that the holy relics of Israel do not generally appeal to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting The Cost Of Worship

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

    Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Transforming Power Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,076 views

    The Word of God transforms. It brings conviction and joy. Do not undermine the intake of God's Word. Cultivate a respect for His Word.

    RECAP last week's message – Rebuilding the People of God (1) Watch Your Character. Nehemiah chose people who are faithful and fear God. Your greatest ability is dependability. (2) Remember Your Identity. Nehemiah organised the people and reinstated the worship of God among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    In most of our experiences, we find that it does not pay to be truthful and we end up not liking and not trusting the truth. We need to learn to love the truth, learn the truth and live the truth. We are most like our Lord when we are truthful.

    Show video clip: Heart2Heart [Take A Look At Me] People hide their true selves. It's been said that honesty is the best policy. • It sounds like the simplest thing in the world; but being truly honest – with God, with others and even with ourselves - is a real challenge. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible