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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Power Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,635 views

    Satan has a plan for each of our lives - to sift us like wheat. If we recognize it we can overcome it in the power of the Holy Spirit

    There is a philosophy out there today that says man is basically good and if you take off the restraints and the laws we will eventually grow into a utopian world where crime and poverty will be a thing of the past. There’s only problem with that philosophy: its dead wrong; its 180 degrees out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Leaders For Our World

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    We are in need of people who will stand for the right and understand the times we are living in.

    Citizen Link Magazine - The Christian worldview can be summed up in a single phrase: "Jesus is Lord" -- which is the first creed of Christianity. Understanding Christ’s lordship over all of life is no easy task. Yet, once we begin to understand that all of life--not just "church" life--is of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

    LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Blessed Reflection

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    Our response to God’s love is a reflection of our understanding of the redemption he has provided.

    “A Blessed Reflection” Matthew 26:6-13 Our response to God’s love is a reflection of our understanding of the redemption he has provided. Sunday Morning Sermon 02.11.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Sometimes life draws up pictures – The astronaut driving 900 miles to end the life of another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Balance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    The importance of being balanced.

    Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Job's Negative Image Of Life - Job Chapter Thirty Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    This is a study into Job chapter thrity.

    Job 30 could be outlined - Job’s loss of honor. (Job 30:1-14) Job’s negative image of life. (Job 30:15-31) Job continues speaking. The outward calamities of Job have affected his mental state. 1 "But now they mock at me, men younger than I, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Faith Fully

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Addressing Matthew 7:21-23 with Paul’s words from Romans 1:16-17. Christ will recognize us as his child when we live faith to its fullest, not just faithfully.

    There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats all over Paris. Many people were amazed as he did his amazing tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. He became so accomplished at his art, that he began adding other tricks to his act: he would cross the tightrope, then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,493 views

    It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

    THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,363 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,406 views

    Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

    THE DRIVING FORCE OF SPIRITUAL DEBT-III—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Debt causes many Americans to work at things they never intended to give themselves to. That is why retirement is sought & defended so vehemently by Americans. We spend our lives working off our debt—at anything that is financially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,857 views

    Dan Brown raises questions about the integrity of the Bible as we have it today. This message addresses acqusations that the canon of Scripture was manipulated for political purposes.

    Introduction: On December 26, 2005, a tsunami, created by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed thousands of people from 12 different countries. It registered a 9.0 on the Richter scale. To provide you with a little perspective, the most powerful quake to ever hit America occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    The Feel Of Balance: Coping With Stress Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Third in a series on balance based on the sermon titles from Outreach.com. [Note: I switched the order of the three sermons from that which was given by Outreach.com and the middle sermon on the peace of God (Phil. 4:1-7) was given by a guest preacher.]

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Philippians 4:8-13 “The Feel of Balance: Coping with Stress” A while back, a Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried a story about Tattoo, a basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Mission In The Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    The Mission of the Church is to love people to Jesus, to love God and all people, and to be part of the enfolding of humanity into the love of God in Christ.

    Our Mission in the Community This week it was discovered that there are at least 10,000 more galaxies than we thought there were before. That’s like 10,000 worlds. That’s a lot of matter out there in space. I don’t know about you but I find it completely impossible to relate to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MIKE DORRELL avatar

    Show Me The Money

    Contributed by Mike Dorrell on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    does money dictate who you will help?

    SHOW ME THE MONEY Show me the money. SHOW ME THE MONEY Is this what your Christianity is saying? Is money the driving force for WHAT you do and HOW you do it? How much money is needed to make you happy today? How much money would it take to make you content? 50,000.00 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ