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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014
     | 3,541 views

    Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

    The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Does James 5:15 Promise Physical Healing? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
     | 11,017 views

    Are Christians promised physical healing through prayer and anointing?

    Imagine one of these situations: Your wife has been in a terrible car accident. There is internal organ damage. The doctors do not give much chance of survival. You are distraught with grief and concern for her well being. Your ten year old daughter is diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,448 views

    I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

    HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fighting For Your Family - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 6,724 views

    Your Family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

    Fighting for Your Family Part 2 Welcome Open: We started a brand new series last week called “Fighting for Your Family” WHO LIKES FREE STUFF? (GIVE AWAY FREE BOOKS) REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

    Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentleness And Goodness (2 Lessons) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014
     | 7,160 views

    Lessons 5 and 6 of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

    Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness and Goodness Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh July 7 & 14, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Questionable Judgment Day Plans Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 8, 2014
     | 5,279 views

    This message looks at three iffy Judgment Day plans and then how to be confident in what God has revealed.

    WHAT ARE OUR JUDGMENT DAY PLANS? - Hebrews 9:27 tells us that everyone will be judged by God. - This is something that we all intrinsically know: there needs to accountability for what we’ve done in this life. - So many things are left undone by this life in terms of justice that there has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2014
     | 7,918 views

    This is a Thanksgiving message that focuses on how the true worship of the living God leads to a disposition of gratitude can give us peace in all circumstances, even the worst

    What do you think might inspire an 18-year old, young woman, to write in her diary: "Sometimes when I stand in some corner of the camp, my feet planted on earth, my eyes raised towards heaven, tears run down my face, tears of deep emotion and gratitude"? This isn’t a passage from a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religious Liberty, Your First Freedom

    Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 13, 2014
     | 6,943 views

    a sermon on Religious Liberty

    INTRO: This week I was moved as many of you were by the protesters in Hong Kong. Here’s a group of people trying to exercise freedom in order to get some type of representative government instead of an oppressive tyrannical government. As I watched video and pictures from the news, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Obedience Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 1, 2015
     | 11,879 views

    Remember who is in command. The key to victory is our obedience. It comes from faith in God.

    The book of Joshua records one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history. • Moses said in Deut 7 that there are 7 nations in Canaan facing Israel and all of them greater and mightier than them. • They were called fortified cities because of the massive walls surrounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015
     | 17,931 views

    God's power of Resurrection is the true proof that Jesus is Lord and that Jesus is the One true Lord and savior for all mankind. But what are the effects of resurrection within us? This message will enable us to understand a deeper meaning of RESURRECTION

    The Power of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8; Philippians 3:7-11, John 11:23 1 Corinthians 15 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,996 views

    This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

    “MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,939 views

    This is the difference between the fruit of faithfulness, and the gift of faith.

    We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULNESS . . .” Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. So to make sure there is no confusion between faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,970 views

    Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

    It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gospel For Underdogs

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015
     | 9,648 views

    The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

    John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran