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  • James Powell avatar

    Leaders For Our World

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,646 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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    Controlling Your Money Before It Can Control You Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    Four Principles about how God expects us to use our money.

    Survivor’s Series “How To Survive In the Real World” Sermon # 5 Financial Survival “Controlling Your Money Before It Controls You.” 1 Timothy 6:6-12 A frank examination would have to conclude that money is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Inspired Message Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    Paul’s Gospel was given to him by God. Therefore it is worth defending. The gospel is Truth - God’s Truth

    Compromise is a tricky thing isn’t it? You’re never quite sure whether you’re going too far or not far enough. The trouble is it’s so important in today’s world. JFK once said "Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." Negotiation, compromise, finding the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What If There Is No Re-Vote

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    A contemporary message on the pain of spending eternity without Jesus Christ

    What If ... There is no Re-Vote? Dr. Marty Baker / November 12, 2000 They said it would be close. The closest in 40 years. They asked what if: what if it's a tie (the tie goes to the runner, right)? What if Gore wins Florida but not Michigan? What if Bush wins Pennsylvania but not Wisconsin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parenting Adult Children

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,706 views

    How is the Christian to relate to his adult children and when does emancipation occur?

    November 14 2001 Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl At what point does the parenting relationship change? Is it when your child turns 18? Is it when they move out of your home? Is it when they marry? Is it after you have finished paying for college and they start their career? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dorothy Grattan Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,585 views

    This is a eulogy for an elderly woman who died knowing the Lord.

    Dorothy Grattan 12/17/01 Every now and then God decides to add a little something extra special to the family of humanity and wraps it up in a little package that we know as a little girl. This little girl was called Dorothy, not the Dorothy from Kansas, but from Forsythe Ga, who grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Prodigal Sons" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 351 ratings
     | 219,395 views

    Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

    "The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Upon This Rock I Build My Church

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 57,063 views

    The Gates of Hell will not prevail against the church, even if hell gets in you

    Upon this Rock I build my church and the Gates of Hell Shall not prevail against it! Even if hell gets in you!! Prophetess Tamiko Stewart – Sunday, March 26, 2006 – Living Word Matthew 16:13-19 • God’s purpose will get accomplished! • Peter had revelation knowledge! • Peter means “Rock” • Hades ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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
     | 3,043 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

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,519 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

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    When Sin Is Finished

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,222 views

    The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

    WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And Purity Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,554 views

    Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

    Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope When I'm Tempted Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Second in a five part series from 1 Peter that adddresses how t find hope in our lives.

    A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist