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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "God Knows" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in Hosea

    18th century theologian, Jonathan Edwards once preached a sermon called “Men Naturally Are God’s Enemies”. And by the way…I found this sermon on the web and copied and pasted it to my Word program so that I could extract the quote I’m about to read to you. I want you to know that I put it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Majesty And Mercy

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,771 views

    I noticed the authors used some great words from the Bible on a more frequent basis then we do today. And I started to wonder, why aren’t those words used as often today as they were in past generations? Have they lost their meaning for this generation an

    M & M’s (Majesty & Mercy) Introduction For those of you that looked in the bulletin, you might be wondering what kind of a Sermon is titled an M & M’s Sermon. Actually it is a Sermon that started to develop some months ago when I revisited some of the older books in my library. I noticed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting The Marriage Puzzle Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,065 views

    This is the second message in our series "Desperate Households." Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes.

    Introduction This is the second message in our series “Desperate Households.” Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes. To do this, today we’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-24. As I begin, I’m going to ask you to listen carefully. What I’m going to share in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prisoners Of Hope

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

    Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Heart Reader Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    Last in the series, "Life After the Wedding," this message features more spiritual perspectives on marriage, and practical tips for staying far from adultery.

    The Heart Reader Series: Life After the Wedding, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 26, 2006 David Flowers Big thought for today: If God wants marriages to be healthy, and if marriages are the product of a union between two spirit beings (which we are if you believe human beings have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Unlimited Love Of God

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,406 views

    God’s Love is unlimited toward all people, but do we still have his blessings and his favor? God loves the sinner but we are required to serve him before we can truly experience his great love.

    THE UNLIMITED LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Romans 5:8, James 1:17-18, 1 Samuel 9:2, and the primary source, 1 Samuel 12:19-25 If there is one thing that defines how God feels toward humanity, it’s His unlimited love. I’m so glad to know the love of God. I’m so glad to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Courageous Confronter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Problem With Playing House

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    This is a sermon that confronts the increasingly difficult moral problem of cohabitating heterosexual adults in America.

    “The Problem with Playing House” Provers 16:25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: This past Monday I was confronted by a full page of articles from USA Today which the Lord used to prompt my spirit and address a growing problem we are facing in America. The title of the articles: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Narnia: The Stone Table Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Part 3 in a series on The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic look at the sacrifice of Jesus, and leads into communion.

    For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Finding God in Narnia. We’ve been looking at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – either the movie or the book – and we’ve been drawing out of them some Christian themes that we can learn from. Two weeks ago we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Your Destiny?

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

    [What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Let All God's People Say Amen Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,345 views

    AMEN is not just a meaningless word with which we end our prayers. It is a bold and personal affirmation of the will of God in our lives.

    All God’s People Say--Amen 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Evil Eye Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    David, Pt. 3 of 15

    THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Lessons From The School Of Power Part 1

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    There are no short cuts to spiritual maturity because what God promises He will provide, if you have Jesus on the inside you can stand whatever is on the outside.

    A lot of Christians are getting tired of weak Christianity they have and as such they have been asking questions on how they could make progress from their present level. They ask how they could obtain power. Therefore, the focus of this message is to supply answers to these questions, which have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal