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  • William Noel avatar

    The Letter Vs. The Spirit Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    Help for Christians who struggle with understanding ’why’ God’s will is what it is

    ‘Understanding the Will of God’ Series Part I “The Letter vs. The Spirit” II Cor. 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. Introduction · If you are to every understand the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

    Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce & Remarriage

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,813 views

    A sermon on understanding and applying the intent of God’s word in our lives.

    "It has been said, ’Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:31-32 Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

    “How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

    The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Our Sympathetic High-Priest Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,184 views

    Jesus is our sympathetic High-priest, fully understanding our weaknesses.

    Our sympathetic High-priest – 4:15 Reading Matthew 4:1-11; Heb 4:14-5:10 Jesus wept. –John 11:35 Text 15 For we do not have a High-priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. We touched on this before when we looked at Chapter 2, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Save Now

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    People today still do not fully understand who Jesus is.

    Save Now Matt 21.9-10 March 20, 2005 (Palm Sunday) Chester, Illinois FBC Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A TRUE OR FALSE? Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Test your knowledge of that day’s events, recorded in all four Gospels, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A.C. Morgan avatar

    The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

    The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,834 views

    Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person?

    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2 Hebrews 1:1-2 Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person? The claim the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person is the results of the disagreements that exist among scholars, theologians, pastors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wes Richard avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus

    Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

    How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 29,717 views

    How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

    February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Sparks avatar

    The Vine

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,185 views

    This sermon brings new understanding of the last teachings of Jesus to his disciples.

    THE VINE John 15 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    My Gift

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,722 views

    My gift is simple, without reward, and to Christ. Giving made understandable.

    My Gift (Matt. 25:31-40) Intro: A. During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 357 ratings
     | 68,894 views

    This is an attempt to understand who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

    Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Title: Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Let me begin by saying it is not easy being the Holy Spirit! It is not easy being the Holy Spirit because verse 14 tells us so. “The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God