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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Increase Your Credibility Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    Christians can maximize their credibility by engaging in key Christian behaviors.

    1. Illus. of waitress • Christian man went into restaurant. Paid his bill with a $20 bill. When waitress brought him his change, she brought $10 too much. • When he called her back to table and brought this to her attention, she said, “I know. I was watching church service on television the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restraining Sinful Behavior

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,861 views

    Methods that are used to restrain sin in our lives.

    Restraining Sinful Behavior Rom. 7:12-25 Intro- * Living a holy life is an ambition of everyone who is genuinely born again. * The desire to live a godly life is stronger in some Christians than in others. * Most of us have had and still have the experience of Romans 7. …Doing what we shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Lazarus Life

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
     | 4,058 views

    If you have been raised with Christ it ought to affect how you look at life.

    It happened all too quickly. Several days earlier they had been joking and laughing with one another, preparing for the arrival of a dear friend. Now they stood weeping before a sepulcher feeling all hope was gone. The nightmare hit like a thief in the night. It came without warning, and it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,079 views

    James simply states in Chapter 1 what a Christian has: Real Christians have a real faith that can stand under pressure. James could not be considered as a modern television evangelist because his message is too confrontational. His message is that the pow

    Subject: What a Christian Has - Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure Text: James 1:1-12* Introduction: In this short book of James composed of 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem, addresses the subject of Christianity from a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good And Evil

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    Solomon shares some contrasts between good and evil.

    Proverbs 15:1-4 Good and Evil 15 A asoft answer turns away wrath, But ba harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, cBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Inside Out

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007
     | 9,821 views

    This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

    From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Distractions

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,158 views

    There will always be distractions that keep us from focusing on God’s plan for us. The Bible calls these distractions "the world."

    Passage: I John 2:15-17 Intro: One of the first child-raising techniques I learned from my brother was the power of distraction. 1. baby fussing, wave a toy or make a face and very possibly she will be distracted from the task at hand. 2. cell phones in cars a problem, distraction il) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,181 views

    God is concerned with the condition of our heart. We are to seek purity of heart in two ways: (1) be right, and (2) be true. Our words and deeds must be in sync with our heart.

    Noticed Jesus did not say “Blessed are the pure…” which is correct too. • But He said, “Blessed are the pure IN HEART.” The emphasis is right. • Man concerns the outward – we want to look good, to make an impression. • We need to place more emphasis on what is unseen – the attitudes of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,550 views

    This sermon is one of confirming that God will honor those that honor Him through obedience.

    Introduction: Looking at the crime in Baltimore City, it seems as though people have a one track mind, and that is to do wrong. Society leans towards the things of darkness rather than the things of light. Society has compromised the thing that God has ordained between a man and a woman, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laying It On The Line

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    We need to walk like Christ and not like the world.

    Laying it on the Line Ephesians 4:17-32 Randall Road Baptist February 9,1997 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Scripture Ephesians 4:17-19 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon For All Saints Sunday

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,223 views

    This sermon focuses on the need for us to remain fiathful to the message of the saints, in light of our desire to be contemporary in worship

    All Saints Sunday November 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marcel Odimgbe avatar

    The Power Of Conscience

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,538 views

    Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. N

    The Power of Conscience Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. No policy can police ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Serafin Contreras avatar

    Sexo..la Gran Idea De Dios Series

    Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,185 views

    Sexo no es idea de nuestra sociedad y mucho menos de Satanàs. Dios creò el sexo y " vio Dios que era bueno". necesitamos conocer os principios bìblicos sobre el Sexo y la Sexualidad para vivir en la dimensiòn correcta.

    SEXO: LA GRAN IDEA DE DIOS. HACIA UNA TEOLOGÌA DE LA SEXUALIDAD * Estantes de puestos de revistas, programación de televisión, libros, conversaciones en las esquinas y pláticas entre chicos y chicas, parecen verse saturadas del mismo tema: SEXO…SEXO…SEXO…Pero sexo distorsionado. Aunque las ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Light Or Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,489 views

    What you love is where you will be.

    I have the skit and the powerpoint -- there is also a video on youtube called "the dollar" which is better than the skit. If you would like the powerpoint, email me with the title in the subject line. John 3:19-21; 16 “Light or Darkness” “What you love is where you will be.” Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vibrant Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,551 views

    To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

    Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible