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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Faith Vs. Expediency Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY

    BIG IDEA: OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY Background: Tied to Psalm 10 same context of wicked attacking the innocent in secret same emphasis on the eyes of the Lord seeing both the righteous and the wicked I. (:1-3) POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Form Vs. Function

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

    Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Letter Vs. The Spirit Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Help for Christians who struggle with understanding ’why’ God’s will is what it is

    ‘Understanding the Will of God’ Series Part I “The Letter vs. The Spirit” II Cor. 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. Introduction · If you are to every understand the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearers Vs. Dooers

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 15,668 views

    Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

    JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flesh Vs Spirit

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Towel Vs. Sword

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    A Palm Sunday message about how Jesus calls us to grow His kingdom through servanthood, not by force.

    If you have your Bibles, I’d like you to turn to the book of John. We’ve been in a series entitled, "the Twelve." This is a series about twelve common men that had an uncommon calling that Jesus chose to do life with. You know, if there’s anybody at all that could have done a solo project, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wvu Vs. Marshall

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011
     | 2,285 views

    The sermon is based upon the powers we need to win at life and these same powers will boost the Mountaineers or the Thundering Herd to win the game today. Go eers!

    Hebrews 12:1-4 WVU vs. Marshall In order for either the Mountaineers or the Marshall thundering Herd to win the game today they need the following powers: 1. In order to win one must “Have Heart Power”. A. Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holiness Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,309 views

    A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

    HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Vs. Tradition

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,477 views

    Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

    Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,814 views

    Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

    In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,899 views

    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victors Vs. Victims

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,420 views

    Many today want us to believe that Jesus Christ was a victim of the circumstances of His day. They want us to believe that the angry mob took His life; thus we too as His followers ought to victims, with a woe is me attitude.But I want us to look into th

    1 John 5:1 - 5 (NKJV) 1Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Truth Vs Error Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009
     | 4,428 views

    Our world view effects what we believe and our actions in life. What do we really believe? And does it line up with scripture?

    Truth V’s Error JCC 04.10.09 am 2 Corinthians 10:3–5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

    Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Invitation Vs. Information

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 3,827 views

    A look at how we typically don't invite people to know Jesus or to church,we just share information. The important part is not the information, but the invitation.

    -fist let me say welcome back. We haven’t had “Drink Deep” like we normally do in a while, so we’re glad you’re here and we’re glad you had a safe summer. -today we want to talk a little bit about something different. It’s not going to be as Bible based as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist