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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    We are in a spiritual battle, but sometimes we are AWOL or content to be in the reserves. We have good reasons for getting on the front lines.

    October 28, 2001 Ephesians 6:17-20 “Ready for battle” INTRODUCTION One of the first songs that I remember singing as a little kid in church is “I’m in the Lord’s army.” It goes like this: “I’m in the Lord’s army; I’m in the Lord’s army. I may never march in the infantry, ride in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations?

    One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1. Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations? Lets look ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Visions And Provisions

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    1. The abundance of God is given for a reason 2. We need the Spirit of God to show us how to use the abundance

    Genesis 41 Visions and Provisions A few weeks ago I told you a short story about receiving a message from God for a friend of mine. I want to bring you back to the story as a way of helping us understand how God works. My friend was in a tough spot. He had conflicted relationship with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Good Gifts! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! This sermon outlines 4 reasons we like to give!!

    Text: Matthew 7:9-12 Title: Good gifts! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, June 1st, 2008 Proposition: The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! Let’s look at 4 reasons we give! Introduction: This month, our focus will turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Real Is Lost?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,678 views

    Why don’t Christians witness? This sermon says there is only one reason... they do not believe lost is really lost.

    Why Don’t We Witness? John 3 When the sermon is over today I hope everyone here will have one of three reactions Walking out the back doors angry at me or raising hands and shouting “Amen” or kneeling at the altar I am going to take off the gloves today and say some hard things. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    Learning the real reason you are here means everything. Many people never find their purpose, and live a life of regrets!

    Blessed To Be a Blessing Text: Mark 12: 30-31 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How Can I Know For Sure? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,263 views

    A look at Elijah’s struggle with disappoinment and the reasons for the struggle, as a means for us to gain heavenly perspective and emotional deliverance/stability.

    Text: I Kings 19:1-18 Introduction: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, an early fur trader and explorer, accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible journey was completed in 1793, 11 years before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Malachi 2.10-16 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,346 views

    The challenge is are we faithful and does my religious observance actually reasonate in my daily life or am i a hypocrite

    Malachi 2.10-16 Schizophrenia is apparently a quite frightening illness to watch but to the person suffering from it the world seems perfectly normal. In the passage before us this evening God through the prophet Malachi exposes the schizophrenia of the people of God. As you know from last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Rejection! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,197 views

    Why would the religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to kill Him? For the same reasons that we reject Him today.

    What a wonderful time of the year! The feel of fall is in the air. We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings—and it is. But so is fall. This morning we mark the beginning of a new Sunday school year. As part of that, many people moved up into new classes. That’s a new beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Standing Between Danger And Delight

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,565 views

    The reason some Christians don’t have victory in their life is they don’t go forward for Christ but dwell in the past.

    Intro. Wednesday night, we as God’s people gathered to celebrate the grace of a new year. We gathered together around the altar to pray in the new year. Another year is gone, and we are standing on the shore of a new era. What does it hold? What will happen? What problems are around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Why Wait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,402 views

    Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.

    1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Why People Are Choosing Hell

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    According to the scriptures many people are choosing the broad way that leads to eternal death. There is a reason for why people are making such a choice.

    Why People are Choosing Hell Isaiah 5:8-23 There are six woes given in the verses of scriptures read this morning as a warning to those who have gone the way of evil. Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven because of the urgency to warn the people of this dreadful place Vs.14 Hell hath enlarged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist