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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,630 views

    There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

    OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,450 views

    Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guilty As Charged Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    David, Pt. 11 of 15

    GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,944 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dui: Dying Under The Influence [alcohol / Social Drinking / Wine] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,056 views

    America’s #1 Drug & #1 Killer. A Biblical look at God’s mind on alcohol, inc. Heb./Greek study. You can vote against the sermon, but you can’t argue with God! DESCRIPTION of Alcohol, DESTRUCTION, DECEPTION...and DELIVERANCE! PowerPoint at website.

    DUI: Dying Under the Influence Prov. 23:29-35 We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. [In the Bible: "Alcohol" represents all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Temptation Strikes

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    When we find ourselves facing temptation we have a Saviour who will bring us through, even when we fall into temptation.

    Scripture Readings Luke 15:1-10 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Congregation in the Lord, What is it about temptation which makes us so vulnerable? Think about it for a moment. We are not that far away from Christmas. Christmas time is a wonderful and joyful time of the year; a time to be enjoyed. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #8 - How To Get Your Stuff God's Way Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,345 views

    We all need "stuff" -- but are we getting our "stuff" God’s way? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not steal.” (Ex. 20:15). <ILLUS> “Jesus is watching you.” A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 8 Of 8 - The Holy Spirit And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just for Pentecostals.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 8 – The Holy Spirit and Church The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: · The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? · Was it you or your younger brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Three R's Of Death

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 587 ratings
     | 237,137 views

    This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

    THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are What He Ate Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,866 views

    Adam’s sin had a terrible effect on mankind. Romans even says that his sin made us sinners. What does that mean?

    OPEN: In the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III.. Raynald was grossly overweight and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "Fat." Now, it seems that Raynald had a violent quarrel with his younger brother Edward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Would Be Crucified Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    the prediction of the melting and crucifixion of Christ

    April 9, 2003 Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Was Surrounded Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    how Jesus was outnumbered by bulls and lions

    April 2, 2003 Psalm 22:12-13 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. 13 Roaring lions tearing their prey open their mouths wide against me. In the town that I grew up in, there were what they called townies and ceeps. The students of Northwestern College - our school ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stand In The River Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,323 views

    We need to understand how the Baptism in the Holy Spirit prepares us for God’s miracles.

    June 21, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Subject: Sermon # 3 – Seven Steps to Receive God’s Promises Title: Stand in the River We continue this morning with our sermon series on the seven steps to receiving God’s promises. Last week we saw that the first step is to consecrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael J McInally Jr. avatar

    What Do I Stand For?

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 21, 2015
     | 13,347 views

    We all stand for different things in our lives either physically or personally. Stephen took a stand for Jesus and died for it. So what do you stand for? Is it worth dying for? Then start living for it today

    What do I Stand for? Today I want to talk about a concept, that affects all of us, but dependent on your background and/or how you were raised or what you were taught growing up you may have one view or another. Now this particular question can have several answers depending on that view. So if ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Waters David Craved

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 27, 2014
     | 12,465 views

    David's desire for water from Bethlehem was prophetic of the believer's desire for the Holy Spirit in Christ. Once you've gotten the taste of Jesus in your mouth, no other water will do! He's worth the fight & effort to obtain.

    THE WATERS DAVID CRAVED 1 Chr. 11:9-10, 15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL CHANGE 1. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was visiting New York City. During one of his walks, in full costume and beard, he passed a small snack bar called “Benjy’s Hot Dogs.” 2. As he wanted to try everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God