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  • Nick Panico avatar

    "Fixation - Looking In All The Wrong Places" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 7,064 views

    This is the 3rd message in the four part series on walking through the wilderness. This message deals with keeping our perspective during difficult seasons in life.

    Wilderness– Pt.3 “Fixation – Looking In All The Wrong Places” Ex.16:1-3 – Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 16:1-3 NKJV) And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out And About Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    Lessons to learn from when the apostles were set free from jail.

    INTRO>On one of his European tours, master magician and locksmith Harry Houdini found himself locked in jail for improper actions. After he had been searched and manacled in a Scottish town jail, the old jail keeper shut him in a cell and walked away. Houdini quickly freed himself from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Manifestation Of Grace

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    If we are to glorify God, then we should practice justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. In so doing, we can be a manifestation of grace, in Christ Jesus.

    A Manifestation of Grace Scripture Text: Micah 6:8 (Read) Introduction: Do we sometimes take advantage of the things that mean the most to us? Are we honest about what is right, and true? Do we sometimes fail to treat others as we would be treated? Do we make an honest effort to move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Battle Of All

    Contributed by James May on May 6, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    The Greatest Battle of All is the one that we fight within ourselves as Jesus tries to get us to surrender our will to his will.

    The Greatest Battle of All By Pastor Jim May Who is your worst enemy? Is it Satan? He is a powerful enemy to say the least. But he isn’t your worst enemy. You can overcome him easily through the blood of Jesus Christ and by calling upon the name of Jesus. The Bible says that Satan will run ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    This sermon draws some New Years resolutions from God’s rescue of Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea.

    Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue Text: Ex.14: 13-15 Intro: Here we are facing the beginning of a new year. Who knows what 2009 will bring. It’s anyone’s guess, for no one can foresee the events of tomorrow. It is as the Scriptures tells us: Prov.27: 1 “Boast not thyself of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In His Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,842 views

    1- In His mercy He has given us new birth 2- In His mercy He has given us an inheritance 3- In His mercy He has given us protection

    INTRO. - ILL.- The story is told of a politician who, after receiving the proofs of a portrait, was very angry with the photographer. He stormed back to the photographer and said these angry words: "This picture does not do me justice!" The photographer replied, "Sir, with a face like yours, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

    Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light And The Lie Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 5,688 views

    It turns out CONFESSION is an important aspect of remaining in the light along with the obvious - Understanding Scripture and following the Holy Spirit.

    A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance” says the husband - “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Should I Give?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    What should a Christian give to God?

    As we mentioned last time, in this series on giving, we are going to take a look at what the bible says about the “What,” “How,” and “Why” of giving. Today, we will look to Scripture to answer the question of “What should I give?” From our text, we discover that there are three things every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,234 views

    When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

    AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    I Want To Know Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    If you and I want to truly know Christ it’s going to cost us. Knowing Jesus requires that you and I take stock of our gains, our prestige, our very personages and like Paul, consider their worth in light of Christ. What does it mean to know Christ? What w

    I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST I want to know Christ. To say this is to commit ourselves to a monumental task that would involve the rest of our lives and would never find its completion. When Jesus comes back, He will have a name that only He knows (Rev. 19:12). This reveals to us that all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Victor Yap avatar

    When Elephants Rumble Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Paul, Pt. 5

    WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Wait On The Lord"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

    To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Drip, Drip, Drip Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    Be an obstructionist when it comes to sin.

    DRIP, DRIP, DRIP Revelation 2.12-17 S: Compromise C: Tolerance of sin Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: BE AN OBSTRUCTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO SIN. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Views Of The Cross-Greek Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009
     | 5,776 views

    The cross is not easy for everyone to accept. It is foolishness to the Greeks and a stumbling block to the Jews.

    Crucifixion in the Greek Mind March 2, 2008 Views of the Cross: Greek What an idiot. We all do stupid things. How many times have you done something in your life that makes the people around you say: what an idiot? I want you to think of something stupid that you have done. As far as ...read more

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