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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    A Review Of Mere Christianity By C.s. Lewis

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007
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     | 3,893 views

    an analysis of the beloved classic

    C.S. Lewis is renowned as one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Despite being an Anglican and exhibiting a number of tendencies making him a bit of an iconoclast among his fellow believers, C.S. Lewis has been fondly embraced by a broad swath of the church in part because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 958 views

    10 things God uses to lead us.

    Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006
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     | 3,579 views

    Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

    In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006
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     | 6,501 views

    James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

    James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Absolute Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    In a world full of opinionated people, everyone has a view of what God is like. Yet, the Word of God speaks specifically to the nature and attributes of God; therefore we must simply accept them by faith or reject them on the notion that they are not rati

    The Absolute Sovereignty Of God Jeremiah 10:23 Intro: In a world full of opinionated people, everyone has a view of what God is like. Yet, the Word of God speaks specifically to the nature and attributes of God; therefore we must simply accept them by faith or reject them on the notion that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Bright Idea?

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
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    The Wisemen sought after the Word Incarnate. We should learn from their example and seek Jesus through the Word made Script.

    What’s the Bright Idea? I. My 1st view of the magi a. 1st or 2nd grade b. Thee Wise-guys! Moe, Larry, and Curly c. My Epiphany! i. Can you say that word in Church? ii. Definition: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Power For Today Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    This sermon ivestigates the difference in today’s church and the early church in the area of the Holy Spirits Power working in us.

    Walking In The Spirit Pt 2 ¡V Power For Today Acts 2:1-12 Last week we began this series on spirit filled living by asking a series of questions about the church today. Why have our dreams become so small, our outreach so impotent, and our coffers so empty? Why have we become irrelevant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Help For The Broken Heart

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,102 views

    In his time of heartache, David found help. So can we !

    Help For The Broken Heart Psalms 55 I. The Sorrow........His Heart Was Aching. David was a man after God’s own heart, and yet he experienced heartache. All of us go through difficulties in our life that are so deep, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Judging America

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 24, 2009
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    If we consider the fact that God looks upon our nation like he does to Israel, then is it possible that the blessings and judgments God places on Israel could also apply to America?

    Is God Judging America Leviticus 26:14-39 Monte T. Brown July 5, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Have you ever wonder way things seem to be getting worst in America. Why crime is up, why things seem to be falling apart, why the weather seems to be changing? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry As Dust (Lesson 1 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    The world is looking for God! But many of God’s chosen are asleep in their pews. For revival to come to this land, it must start with God’s people. (II Chr. 7:14)

    I. GODS VISUAL AID OF REVIVAL A. Ezekiel is a man confronted with a congregation of God’s people who are discouraged, displaced and spiritually dead. When circumstances are bleakest, ground is fertile for revival. God took Ezekiel to the top of a mount and gave him a demonstration of his power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disappointments Are God's Best Appointments

    Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,449 views

    This sermon deals with Disappointments from the exemplary life of Simon Peter...Disappointments are God’s best appointments.

    I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that in life many times we are disappointed. There is a passage in the Bible in the book of Luke, chapter 5 verses 1 to 11, here we see Peter being disappointed, since toiling all night he had not caught even one fish. For a better understanding it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lenten Lunch Sermon

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,565 views

    This is my 2008 sermon for our "Lenten Lunch" series. It focuses on spiritual discipline.

    Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook up some big delicious steaks. Nothing wrong with that… but, you see… all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic. Since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The delicious aroma from the grilled ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Judgment Of The Unbeliever

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    What happens at the Great White Throne judgment? How will unbelivers be judged? John reveals how Christ judges those who reject Him.

    1. Illus. of John Pierce (Choice Contemporary Stories, #50) • According to associated press, was running in marathon to raise money for cancer research, the same cancer that had killed his young daughter shortly before. • As he ran, had a heart attack and died. • One thing Associated Press didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: Jesus- The Only Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,771 views

    Dealing with the claim that there are many ways to heaven.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Current non-Christian belief. Candidate Barack Obama on August 17, 2008 at Saddleback Church, California was asked by Rick Warren. “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” He responded, “I believe that there are many paths to the same place . . . all people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Philosophy Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2012
     | 6,400 views

    Rather than going through life bumping around for direction, we need to develop a Biblical philosophy of living life.

    A Philosophy of Life (Proverbs 20:28-30) 1. This week our friends in the UK celebrated the 60 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. 2. During that reign, the values of her society and ours have changed rapidly. The UK and the US have gone from a Leave It to Beaver perspective to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible