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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Expect Peace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,181 views

    Those who believe can expect peace. Expect peace because of what Jesus has provided. Expect peace in spite of circumstances. Expect His peace instead of the false, tenuous version offered by the world.

    Expect Peace Faith Expectations Part 3 05/11/08 PM Reading/Text: John 14:22-27 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,235 views

    When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

    PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belt Of Truth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 6,929 views

    God’s truth is one of the tools we can use against our spiritual enemy.

    Belt of Truth Ephesians 6.10-20 Rick Warren said that “life on earth is a test. God continually test people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty.” In Ephesians 6.10-20, Paul said that Christian life is warfare. Satan and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophesying God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009
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     | 5,151 views

    Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

    Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Rich! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,584 views

    Wealth is NOT the evil that it is made out to be. Wealth has NEVER been the problem with God. What we do with that wealth, and how our heart reacts to that wealth is what God is concerned about.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 22, 2002 Date Preached: October 23, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [PM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: A Study in 1 Corinthians Title: We Are Rich! Text: 1 Corinthians 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The other day I was driving and I saw a billboard on the highway. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 5, 2009
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    A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

    If the Middle Ages are to stand in history books as the Age of Faith, it could be equally asserted that the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries will no doubt be remembered as the Era of Unbelief. Whereas unbelievers in the Middle Ages were careful in how they expressed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Good Gracious" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,600 views

    Sixth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communication has been referred to as a “fine art.” Indeed, learning to communicate effectively to others is a life long pursuit. But it is a worth¬while pursuit. God calls upon His people to learn how to effectively communicate. In fact, He calls upon us to recognize that learning to effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fair Weather Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,485 views

    Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

    Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Simple Steps To Finding Truth

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.

    In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,750 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
     | 4,264 views

    This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

    Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Praise In Beginning A New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,599 views

    This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

    Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011
     | 2,942 views

    When it comes to studying about love, it is easy to feel under the pile because no human can measure up to the standard of love in 1 Corinthians 13 - and that's because it is God's standard. Thanks be to God that he makes us able, as we give our lives, ho

    If you’ve watched any spy movies lately, or paid attention to military rhetoric in the past decade, you will have heard the term “actionable intelligence.” It means that you have obtained important information that you can do something about. Well, when it comes to love, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel