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  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Biblical Prayer

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

    INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shady Deal Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

    THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In A Topsy, Turvy World"

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    Where is God in a world that doesn’t make sense? God can be found intimately involved in the world, hidden by our preconceived ideas, and limited spiritual imagination.

    Luke 16:19-31 “Living in a Topsy, Turvy World” INTRODUCTION I once read that Native Americas, the Sioux to be more exact, at one time in their history participated in what they called a Sun Dance. As part of the dance, men would allow themselves to be skewered through their pectoral/chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Turner avatar

    He Didn't Come Down

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    When challenged to do so......Jesus didn’t come down !

    He Didn’t Come Down Matthew 27:40-43 Vs 40-43 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    Ash Wednesday: Christ’s name elicits jeers and rejection from those who don’t know Him. But for the poor in spirit, Christ is Savior, Son of the Living God.

    Why the outcry? Why the outcry when the name or the work of Jesus is mentioned in public? The reaction to the mention of the name is like splashing ice water on people. We see it in our own lives as the name of Jesus offends – sometimes family members; sometimes friends or neighbors. We see it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Achin' Achan Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    Dealing with sin properly in our lives

    ACHIN’ ACHAN JOSHUA 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION... Drama Presented by the Youth Group: “Achan,” www.fea.net/bobsnook I. THE SIN OF ACHAN A. Verse 1: Achan stole from God those things from Jericho, which were dedicated to Him. There was no mistake. Everyone knew no plunder was to be taken from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Wanted

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

    The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    A Radiant Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    Every believer is called to a lifestyle that produces "good works" and "glorifies" our Heavenly Father.

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 3: A Radiant Life “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 “Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master Pretender.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    The world is turned off by hypocrites’s and they ought to be, because Jesus was to.

    The master pretender. Matthew 6:1 -- 2. 02/08/04 If you ever watch television, then you know there are a lot of people making a lot of money pretending to be something they aren’t. As a matter-of-fact, once a year they give awards for those who are the best pretenders. It is called the Academy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 3,174 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,171 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gentle Servant

    Contributed by Marie Tombow on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    As the Gentle Servant with God’s stamp of approval, Jesus works quietly, gently and victoriously; yet He impacts the entire world.

    Isaiah 42:1-4 Intro: God owns Him: v.1 1. As one employed by Him He is my servant a. He learned obedience to the Will of God. b. He practiced it. c. He laid Himself out to advance the interests of God’s Kingdom. 2. As one chosen by Him He is mine elect (KJV) a. He did not thrust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,426 views

    If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

    What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Bring You To God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,247 views

    Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Law For The Lawless

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
     | 3,104 views

    The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith.

    Law for the Lawless January 24, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith. Focus Passage: I Timothy 1:8-11 Supplemental Passage: I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist