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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    He Defeated Death

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 68,580 views

    We have no reason to fear death because of Christ’s victory over it. A message for Easter Sunday.

    Easter Sunday April 4, 1999 READ TEXT Story – Part 1 It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986 when the San Jose High School boys track team came to our school for a head to head track meet. Hartsburg-Emden, where I went to school, and San Jose were conference rivals. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

    Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,789 views

    The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

    09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Of Sin

    Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,559 views

    •Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it

    •Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it We’ve been preaching about reasons not to sin, but tonight we want to talk about one simple truth that ties them all together. Proverbs 16:25 25There is a way that seemeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    When Faced With An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

    Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Guy Caley avatar

    No Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,499 views

    Any other Gospel doesn’t measure up to the "plumb line" of righteousness. Here are four reasons why.

    Introduction Who can tell me what’s on the screen up there, Or what I’m holding in my hand? It’s a plumb line like the one mentioned in the Isaiah text we just read: So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Fear Not!

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,852 views

    In Isaiah 43:1-11 we see at least ten reasons that God tells us to "Fear Not".

    Fear Not! Isaiah 43:1-11 Intro. We live in a fearful world We live in a fearful time Over 60 times God tells us to “Fear not”. In this passage we see at least ten reasons that God tells us not to fear. I. I have created you. Vs 1 (vs. 7) -Psalms 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Mississippi's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

    1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

    Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is God So Willing To Answer Our Prayers?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    This message focuses on the 4 passages that specifically point us to God’s motives and reasons for answering our prayers.

    Jesus On Prayer: 1. Most passages deal with the conditions of answered prayer: a. You’ve got to have faith. - Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12. b. You’ve got to be obedient. - John 14:15; John 15:7, 16. - also, James 5:16; 1 John 3:22. c. You’ve got to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,255 views

    A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

    IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Theology 101: Human Nature

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness.

    Theology 101: Human Nature Genesis 3:1-19 Thesis: We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness. What is your reaction to the word theology or theologian? If you are like most people, you cringe at the very mention of it. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Be Boastful

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,061 views

    This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

    “BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Karnes avatar

    Why Should We Read The Bible?

    Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 33,593 views

    Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

    Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist