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  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Sin And The Effect That It Has On Our Lives?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    There are people out there that seem to think that if they are born again and commit sin they will be automatically forgiven if they commit sin. Then on the other hand there are people out there that feel that if they are born again and commit a sin th

    Sin and the effect that it has on our lives? Sunday February 25, 2001 I want to use as a text this morning 1st John 3:6 1 John 3:6 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Now I want to read that same verse in the New Living Translation. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gamblers At The Cross

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,293 views

    The cross reveals the holiness and the sinfulness of man, Christ resurrection is the bud of promise and our resurrection is the flower of fulfillment, so the most rewarding end of life is to know the life that never ends.

    Luke 9: 23: “And he said to them all, if any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” There are three things involved in this scripture: if any man will come after Jesus, let him: 1. Deny himself, 2. Take up his cross on daily basis. 3. Follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting To Know God – Immanuel – God With Us Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,915 views

    A Study of the Names of God – Immanuel – God With Us. Looking at the wonderful nature of his gift at Christmas.

    Getting to Know God – Immanuel – God With Us I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. It is a great time of year isn’t it. Time that we can spend with family and friends. Deanna and I had a great time in Brisbane, catching up with old friends and with our families. We enjoyed some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm In Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,837 views

    Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

    Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Shape Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 102,221 views

    Since we’ve been saved so that we can serve, it’s important for us to understand how God has wired us. When we serve in ways that maximize who we are, and what we’ve been given, the church will be fortified and we’ll experience fruitfulness and fulfillmen

    Understanding Your Shape During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and dying of thirst because these hidden resources have not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    We Are Blessed Part Ii

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    This sermon deals with what it means to be chosen and adopted by God thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.

    We Are Blessed Part II NLF 4/6/2003 Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 3:1-10 A couple of weeks ago, I preached the message, “We Are Blessed.” In that message we saw that God has given to us all the spiritual blessings we need to make it in Christ. We discovered that we did not go looking for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Status Consciousness

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

    Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,099 views

    God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

    Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master's Touch Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,146 views

    Three touches of Jesus that we need in our lives.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with the Michael Card song "The Gentle Healer." Think about the words to the song we just sang: "Your touch is all I need, and when your hands are on this child, your healing I receive." Today we’re going to talk about the touch of Jesus. We’ve been in a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Words Of Christ Have Legs

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    how Jesus words are powerful and effective for life

    November 16, 2003 John 5:25-29 25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Expect And Why

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    This sermon examines the Psalmists’ expectations about life as recorded in Psalm 23. Because of the character of our God we should not be dreading tomorrow but anticipating it with great hope.

    What to Expect and Why Psalm 23 5-26-02 Intro: Begin by Asking you to consider a QUESTION What do you anticipate happening in Your Life in the Future? What do you see coming your way in the days ahead? 1. We Live in a World that is Constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Good Way To Live

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 83,253 views

    This sermon calls us to the kind of living Paul describes in Ephesians 5:15-21. 1- Make the most of opportunities coming your way 2- Understand what the Lord’s will is 3- Be filled with the Spirit

    A Good Way to Live 12-29-02 Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

    SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Real Belief In The Real Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,362 views

    Faith in Christ is the key to eternal life. But the Jesus we put our faith in must be the Christ revealed in scripture not some substitute Jesus we have fabricated in our own minds.

    Real Belief in the Real Jesus John 1:1-3 and 20:30-31 2-9-03 John 1:1-5 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tony Rivers avatar

    A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World. Series

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 57,689 views

    A look at Romans 12:1-2 and how God uses Hot Water situations to draw out the flavor of our hearts.

    Sermon Title: The Image of Christ: Subject: The Concept of Biblical Change By: Pastor Tony Rivers Date Presented: June 8, 2003 Biblical Text: Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, (that) you present your bodies a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist