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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Spiritual Servanthood

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    Being a servant of Christ is not to be taken lightly, and with the understanding that it involves more than a casual commitment.

    Spiritual Servanthood Text: I Cor.7: 22-23; Deut.15: 17 Intro: Few, if any modern-day Americans, have experiential knowledge of what it means to be a slave—the servant of another, who has total control over one’s person. That’s one of the blessings of American society and culture. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of The Living Not Of The Dead

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    We have to understand that even if we die we are still alive in Christ Jesus

    GOD OF THE LIVING, NOT OF THE DEAD (Mk. 12:26-27) 26 Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    " I Never Knew You.."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 55,793 views

    This sermon seeks to help us understand the danger of taking our relationship with the Lord for granted..

    “I Never Knew You..” Of all the scripture that comes to mind, perhaps the saddest one of all is found in Matthew 7 and verse 23. Here, Jesus tells us that at the second coming, there will be some people who will fully expect to ascend to heaven with Him in the clouds of glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    EVERY BODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THIER WAY BACK FROM FAILURE.

    Prayer for Revival (Psalm 51) 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.>> Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,326 views

    In order to understand Christmas, and to have abundant life we must draw near to God.

    Draw Near to God AS 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

    The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A Better Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,842 views

    Enjoying a better life in Christ begins with an understanding of who the Bible says we are.

    Ephesians 1:1-6 A Better Life in Christ Introduction Are you looking for a better life? You are not alone. People everywhere today are looking for a better life. Politicians know this, because in every presidential election, candidates declare how they will lead our country so we can all have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure: The Role Of The Weakest Link?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    We study the theory of the weakest link to understand individual responsibility. Are you standing in the gap?

    FAILURE --- THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE THEORY OF THE WEAKEST LINK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL CHAIN AND IN A HIDDEN PART OF THE CHAIN I HAVE A LINK MADE OF YARN, WE HAVE A PULLING CONTEST? What happens? I expose the weakest link? I take a guitar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Meaning Of Baptism

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

    One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Three Great Imputations

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    The importance of understanding the word “impute” can not be underestimated if we are to comprehend fully the doctrine of salvation.

    THREE GREAT IMPUTATIONS Psalm 32:1-2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Words are vitally important. Often as one reads the Scriptures, a word comes to light that needs further clarification. 2. Two main reasons for this clarification exist. 3. First, a word’s meaning may have changed over the years. 4. I Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Houser avatar

    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    A look at understanding the difference between knowing who Jesus is and believing who Jesus is.

    Jesus Who? 6-2-02 Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Prayer About Me Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

    A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    The Pattern Of God's Will

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

    The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Decision Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    We need to decide if we are going to follow Christ and understand the consequences of our decision.

    A Messiah of Decision Text: Matt. 7:13-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: William P. Barker tells of a machinist at Ford Motor Company in Detroit who became a Christian. He responded to the invitation and was baptized. As the Holy Spirit began renewing this man he became convicted of his need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's All For Our Good Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 33,787 views

    This sermon is to encourage the believer to understand how God works for the good of us in all situation.

    IT’S ALL FOR OUR GOOD Romans 8:28 My brothers and sisters, there are times when some verses in God’s word to the believers does not make good sense. For example, in one scripture alone it gives us four things to do that appear to not make good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist