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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Great Patriot - Rom. 9:1-5

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    How to Be a Great Patriot - Romans 9:1-5

    How to Be a Great Patriot - Rom. 9:1-5 Today it is popular to be a good American, but what are the Biblical criteria for being a great patriot? Paul, the apostle, gives us an example of what is involved in being one who is a Biblical patriot who loved His people out of a love from Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bon Fire

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,380 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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    Fervent Love Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,692 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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    How Is Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

    HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warfare Prayer

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,528 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
     | 5,122 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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    Exposing The Hurting Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

    Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Whole Armour Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,427 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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    Power To Change

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008
     | 4,382 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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    No Fig--No Favor Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    A sermon on the importance of spiritual fruit as evidence of our walk with Christ.

    INTRO: * Seed produces roots * Root produces fruit ƒ{ We've been talking about roots ƒ{ I want to switch gears and spend one week talking about fruit „X Not fruits ƒ{ Bad roots -- don't produce good fruit Galatians 5:16-24 16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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
     | 3,727 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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    Three Invitations

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 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
     | 5,089 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

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,279 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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    Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 3,283 views

    This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

    Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist