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  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus V Legion: A Hellish Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 8:26-39)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    I do personally believe that the greatest thing that holds people back from following Jesus, and that so often holds us back from truly giving ourselves to Him, is fear.

    Those of you who tune in regularly to my online forum will know that there’s been a lot of discussion lately about Christopher Hitchens’ new book, "God is Not Great - how religion poisons everything". The publishers, Allen and Unwin, had sent me a review copy that I passed on to someone else on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Even The Demons

    Contributed by David Green on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    The disciples return from a mission and rejoice that the demons submitted ... implications for halloween etc.

    “Even the demons….” A remedy for darkness 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Revolution

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
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     | 5,866 views

    We’re talking about a REVOLUTION…a passion burning deep within us that we can’t contain…passion to see the world around us change…this is our mission!

    New Year’s Revolution Resolution = “the act of determining” Revolution = “A Revolution is where passion takes on purpose to effect a radical change in one’s surroundings.” Revolution Cry…by Steve Fee When passion takes on a purpose and searching one embrace the light When skeptics find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Control Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    Surrendering control of our lives to God leads us to the only freedom we can truly experience. Five part series dealing with "getting ahead" based on Isaiah 55

    Control Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 29th, 2007 Intro: Brief recap: Getting Ahead in life. What does it take, what issues are most important to reaching your goals? What is important in setting your goals? Will you be satisfied once you have reached your goals? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get A Grip On Your Life And Its Enthusiasm

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008
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    Add on to faith

    Don’t ever come to church without coming as though it were the first time, as though it could be the best time, and as though it might be the last time. Vance Havner Get a grip on your life and its enthusiasm 2 Pt 1:5-7 As we read our bibles we come across a statement that says Christians are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    His Body In Motion Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    We want to change – our selves, our lives, our circumstances, but we can’t seem to find the right change that works. We are constantly seeking to change all the things that seem to be so full of promise but empty of real or lasting results.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 5. HIS BODY IN MOTION (Eph. 4:17-32) INTRODUCTION: “Flushed Away.” How true of so many lives! Downward spiral. Starts slowly, builds up speed and suction until a destiny in the sewer becomes unavoidable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'living God's Way' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,638 views

    The 3rd in the series of firm foundations looking at Christian basics this one entitled Living God’s way.

    Titus.2: 11-13. Living Gods way Last week in firm foundations we looked at the fact that a Christian is trusting in God for salvation and that salvation is a result of the mercy and grace of God towards the individual, received through faith, as a gift. In our 3rd message in the series we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongue Troubles

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.

    Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just A Few Men Of Faith

    Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,418 views

    Jonathan and his armor bearer were just a few men of faith who, with God’s help, put the army of the Philistines to flight. We need more men and women with that kind of faith.

    JUST A FEW MEN OF FAITH By Pastor Jim May Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines even more and they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 21,546 views

    The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

    FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Persevering Prayer Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Learn to persevere in prayer - "pull" by the hope we have in Christ, and keep up the "push" in faith.

    How do you normally approach God? Do we come to Him with determination and passion? Or as someone whom we turn to only when it’s convenient? To drop Him a line only when we can? The way we approach Him reveals a lot about ourselves – do I really need Him? How much do I really depend on Him? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Narnia: Living In Their World Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

    December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Better Than Moses Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    Why Jesus is infinately better than Moses, great as he was.

    Better than Moses Heb 3:2-6 It is a bit difficult for us to understand why so much space is devoted to Moses, but no one else was more revered in Judaism, and this was written to Hebrew Christians. Why was that? Consider what we know of Moses: • His life was remarkable from beginning to end. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meekness, Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    Fruit of the Spirit Meekness, Gentleness

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – GENTLENESS -- MEEKNESS I Thessalonians 2: 6b-12 This morning were looking at the fruit of the spirit – GENTLENESS I was reading about a little girl who was asked to write an essay on "birth" She went home and asked her mother how she had been born. Her mother, was busy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death Row

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    A sermon about all of humanity on death row. (Adapted from Jack Hayford’s sermon: The Last Man on Death Row)

    Sermon for Easter Sunday 3/27/2005 Romans 6:15-23 The Last Man on Death Row adapted from Jack Hayford Introduction: News story on Sunday, January 12, 2003; CHICAGO, Jan. 11 -- Illinois’s outgoing Republican Gov. George Ryan commuted the death sentences of 167 people to life in prison today after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ