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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Greater One Within

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,036 views

    The Work and effect of the Holy Spirit In every believer.

    1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Like There Is A Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Most people live like there is no tomorrow. We need to live like there is a tomorrow.

    George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. We must accept the fact that there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The High Price Of Godly Living

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,947 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Heartbroken For Humanity

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path.

    Heartbroken for Humanity Introduction: Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path. I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overflowing In Hope

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
     | 21,593 views

    This message offers the source and necessity of hope in Christ contrasted with the hope the world may give us

    Overflowing in Hope Romans 15:4-13 A city slicker moved to a farm and bought a cow. Shortly after, the cow went dry. A farmer, who got word of this, expressed surprise. The city man said he was surprised too. “I can’t understand it, for if a person ever was considerate of an animal, I was of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The 144,000 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,958 views

    In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him w

    THE 144,000 Revelation 7:1-17 In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Baptism Necessary?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Before The Rocks Cry Out

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,358 views

    This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”.

    This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”. Luke 19:28-40 This portion of scripture gives the beautiful account of the triumphal entry of Christ into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jehovah's Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    A look at the differences between the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christianity and how we can witness to them.

    Jehovah’s Witnesses There Is No Hell….Hard Work Earns “Paradise” Intro Knock on any door in the United States, as well as in many countries around the world, and the odds are excellent that Jehovah’s Witnesses have been there ahead of you. They are a serious challenge to Christians for several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McNally avatar

    The Christian's Body - A Temple Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,813 views

    Salvation is by faith not works but believers should be aware that God is in us and part of us, and this should help to keep us from doing anything that He would not approve of.

    1st Corinthians 6:19-20 Our body - a Temple of the Holy Spirit We have all heard people say: "It's my body" and "I can do what I want so long as it doesn't hurt anyone else." We have probably said something along these lines ourselves from time to time. But the bible makes it clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Thriving In Babylon Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

    Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    It's Alive

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,451 views

    For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

    IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Pounding The Ground In Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,183 views

    The Lord is calling us as a church family to head into a summer of seeking Him in prayer. As we ‘pound the ground’ in prayer, with passionate perseverance, we will see incredible, miraculous things take place.

    DESTINY #7: POUNDING THE GROUND IN PRAYER KICKING OFF OUR SUMMER OF SEEKING: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Starting July 4th and every Sunday from 6-7 pm this summer. • Prophetic challenge – getting ready to grow and go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    You're My Help, Jesus, You're My Help

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    What has God done for you and you have forgotten? The Holy Spirit has and is taking us on a journey, we can’t lose heart. We have to stay focused and alert to what is going on. Don’t frget what God has done in your life. To him much is given much is requ

    You’re My Help, Jesus, You’re My Help Hebrews 6:1-12 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God