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  • Robert Hudson avatar

    Be An Imitator Of God

    Contributed by Robert Hudson on Feb 13, 2010
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     | 14,657 views

    Message on Ephesians 5:1-8 about how we are to be imitators of God.

    This morning I would like to talk about being an imitation or being an imitator. When I think about imitations I tend to think of cheap replicas things with inferior quality and while it might be a good deal, it will not last as long or work as well as the original. A couple of things that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,632 views

    A sermon on forgiveness (Two articles from Guideposts and Our Prayer.com are featured and adapted)

    Sermon for 2/7/2010 Give Forgiveness Introduction: Play the song “Live Like You Were Dying”- Focus on “I gave forgiveness I’d been denying. Oh, one day I hope you can live like you are dying.” WBTU: A. (Psa 90:12) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Minutes After We Die

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,856 views

    This sermon is a Biblical picture of life after death. For the Saved-Heaven...For the unsaved-Hell

    Five Minutes after we DIE! Luke 16:19-31 Illust. The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in heaven, the Anglican ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus And The Starship Enterprise Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs ...

    Are you a Star Trek fan? Don't be embarrassed. I'm not going to make fun of you. Admittedly, I am not a Star Trek fan and, yes, I do recognise that Star Trek has a fan-base made up almost entirely of computer nerds and guys who really should have stopped reading comics by now BUT my mate Scottie ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Grace That Makes Us Glad

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2010
     | 4,212 views

    God’s sufficiency and supply is available to truly born again Christians.

    Title: GRACE THAT MAKES US GLAD Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (RSV), "And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pierced

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 4,018 views

    The reality of Christ’s atoning death on the cross is at the very heart of Christian faith. This truth has come under fire as of late by many who find ideas like the “punishment of sin” or the “wrath of God” to be unhelpful or even offensive, and certain

    Dakota Community Church February 14, 2010 Pierced for Our Transgressions: Understanding Substitutionary Atonement The reality of Christ’s atoning death on the cross is at the very heart of Christian faith. This truth has come under fire as of late by many who find ideas like the “punishment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010
     | 5,940 views

    There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

    Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Joshua (Part A) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010
     | 6,042 views

    Sermon 1 of the series. Joshua is the Acts of the OT. It is the transition. As Acts moved from Gospel foundations to Gospel application and expansion, so Joshua moves from the promise of the land to the taking of the promised land. Joshua marks the end

    THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part A) Calvary Baptist Church July 13, 2003 Warren Wiersbe reminds us that in the book of Joshua, the children of Israel will receive: 1) A New Leader - This is the Title of our message today. 2) A New Land 3) A New Life A few notes on the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intercession For Atlethes Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    God wants to be sought in every part of your life. If you are a football fan, then this short message, testimonial and prayer guide is your tool to enjoying the Lord's power and guidience as you intercede for your favorite football team.

    Title: Intercession for God’s Athletes Theme: Praying for Your Local Football Team Series: Living in the Aroma of Prayer Introduction: Several years ago the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ led me to put together prayer guides for the local church service, the United States of America, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In The Storm

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    This sermon teaches us that we are to have faith even in the storms in our life.

    Faith even in the Storm 8/8/2010 Matthew 14:22-33 Some people are afraid when a storm comes. I personally am not one of them. My cats though will hide under the bed when a bad storm arises. I heard about a little boy who when he heard the storm outside so he called to his mother and asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,967 views

    Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

    Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeds Among Thorns Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,412 views

    Keeping priorities in check.

    Seeds Among Thorns (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 3rd in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: USA Today ran an article on October 25th, 1995 that is a great illustration about priorities. It reads… “Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgment Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,716 views

    In the processes of our life, we should be preparing for the Judgment to come.

    How to Do Life Judgment Is Coming! James 2:12-13 * Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #67~19:11-14 The Glorious Return Of The Lord Jesus Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of the Revelation where we’re at today, has all been

    Rev. #67~19:11-14 THE GLORIOUS RETURN OF THE LORD JESUS 8-21-10 Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist