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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Battle For The Mind Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

    In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Life's Too Short To...play It Safe Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,828 views

    Part 1 in a series that examines things life is too short for.

    Life’s Too Short To. . .Play It Safe, prt. 1 Life’s Too Short To, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/3/05 [video clip – “carpe diem” from Dead Poets Society] It seems kind of depressing, but I’m convinced that the only way we can get our lives into proper perspective is to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

    In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Forsaken

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,999 views

    This sermon is an adaptation of a story by Max Lucado. It is a reminder of the intensity of the love that God has for us, and that He will never Leave us or forsake us regardless of where we have been.

    Never Forsaken Isa 53:6, Rom 8:7, Jam 4:4, Rom 5:10, 2 Cor 5:19, Rom 5:8, Phil 2:5 - 8 December 3 , 2000 I. I have preached this sermon before, and it is a rare thing that I preach the same exact one twice. A. But, in light of what I have been preaching about lately this one needs to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are His People

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    A sermon reminding us of the promises that God gives His people.

    WE ARE HIS PEOPLE Psa 100 1 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4Enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Barabbas' Baneful Biography Banished Briskly Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ

    MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Satan

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 19, 2007
     | 8,635 views

    You see Satan is real, with great intellect. He is subtle and slick. Do not underestimate him or his cause.

    Ezekiel 28 : 12 … ’This is what the Sovereign Lord says: "’You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz and emerald, chrysolite, onyx and jasper, sapphire, turquoise and beryl. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Good Is God For

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,923 views

    A follow up to the events that took place on 9-11-01, part of a memorial service.

    “WHAT GOOD IS GOD FOR?” A Service of Remembrance September 11, 2002 Do you remember where you were one year ago today when the planes hit the tower? I was in a Bible study and someone came in and said that a plan hit the World Trade Center tower. I thought it was a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Obey And Be Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    God’s boundares are designed for our good!

    TEXT: Exodus 20 TITLE: The Journey Towards Holiness - “Obey The Law!” or “Obey and Be blessed” SERIES: Lessons Learned from God’s People TOPIC: Obedience OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 3, 2009 PROP.: Obedience is the next key word to holiness! INTRODUCTION: We are in a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Elvery avatar

    Authenticity & Courage – Marks Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    We need to fear God who sees all things, yet we have an assurance of Christ standing up for us.

    “Authenticity & Courage – Marks of greatness” – Luke 12:1-12 Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/1/07 am S1 - We all have hidden secrets - OOPS Show a Video Clip from the Wizard of Oz (The Wizard is caught out and exposed as a fraud. He has put on a mask and fooled everyone, but he is a hypocrite and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009
     | 3,405 views

    As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

    Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God From Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message on Commitment shows that if Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships, Commitment is the life breath of them.

    Commitment Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 14, 2009 We’re in our series on relationships right now, and last week we talked about trust, because all relationships are built on ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Worship Coach Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,397 views

    New Testament worship either leads to action or it isn’t really worship.

    People hire acting coaches, career coaches, executive coaches, financial coaches, job search coaches, and life coaches in addition to athletic coaches. What are all of these coaches supposed to do? I mean, White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper didn’t want to take anything away from Mark Buehrle’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Obvious Choice

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us

    The Obvious Choice Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us from making it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Missing Link Or Anchor Man?

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Being a godly Christian father and husband is the highest calling God has for a man in this world. All other roles are of lesser importance or superfluous. It is far more important that a man leave behind a legacy of children and grandchildren who know C

    Cornerstone Church June 20 2010 “MISSING LINK OR ANCHOR MAN?” Deuteronomy 6:1-2 Burmese Fishermen drift for 25 days in icebox after boat sinks Published: 19 Jan 2009 “Two men who drifted for 25 days in a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free