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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 7 - Humanity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 3,861 views

    Believe week 8 looks at Humanity

    Believe 7 - Humanity John 3:16-17 November 2, 2014 When I was in the first church I pastored, a young woman came back from a retreat which the church sponsored for her to attend. We asked her to talk about her experience and at the beginning of the worship she stood up and began to share. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Poder Limitado Del Enemigo

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    Satanás es poderoso, pero no es todopoderoso. Este título ha sido reservado exclusivamente para nuestro capitán, Jesucristo.

    El Enemigo tiene Poder Limitado Satanás, el diablo, Lúcero El es poderoso, pero no es todopoderoso. 1. Es creación de Dios que rebeló contra Dios Isa. 14:12-15 12 ¡Cómo has caído del cielo, oh lucero, hijo de la mañana! Has sido derribado al suelo, tú que debilitabas a las naciones. 13 Tú has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The End Begins

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009
     | 3,768 views

    There is a danger when we get to close to sin. It all starts when we pitch our tents toward Sodom.

    Introduction How does a person end up with their lives in a mess. They feel that they have failed. Their marriage is ruined. Their finances are in trouble. They have lost their job. They feel all alone. If you throw a ball straight up in the air when does it start to come down? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Little Pigs

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    Based off of the children tale of the three little pigs, with a twist. A comparison of building on the rock or sand.

    “The Three Little Pigs” Matthew 7:24-29 In this great sermon our Lord preaches, we come to conclusion. Point 1- Vs13-14, the strait/narrow gate & path. Point 2- Vs15-20, warning about false prophets lurking outside this gate. Point 3-Vs21-23, our Lord is continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Walther avatar

    Waging The War Within Series

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    Starting with the Revolutionary War, Pastor Walther takes the listener to the ultimate war that all Christians face - the war with sin and temptation. This war must be waged and can only be won through faith in Christ.

    Waging the War Within Romans 7.23-25 Introduction On July 4, 1776 fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Citing numerous abuses of the law and the oppressive and unjust rule of the king of England, these men pledged their honor, their lives and their livelihood to the cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Need Hope?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Your Independent Freedom

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,331 views

    We celebrate out Nations birthday, but it is really a celebration of our freedom. It is about what the Lord has done in our life and what He diesires still to do in our lives.

    Your independent freedom Luke chapter 4:1-13 Introduction- The celebration of our Nation’s birthday is really a celebration of freedom. We celebrate it because others have paid a price for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Protection Through Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    After we pray for God to be lifted up and glorified, and that we will obey Him, then Jesus instructs us to ask Him for our daily needs, our daily forgiveness, and finally that we would avoid falling into sin as we go through trials and that we would be sa

    "God, please don't let me be a failure!" Purpose: To alarm believers about the danger Satan poses. Aim: I want the listener to humbly seek God's protection. INTRODUCTION: After we pray for God to be lifted up and glorified, and that we will obey Him, then Jesus instructs us to ask Him for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wilderness.

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,604 views

    A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

    Background: I read about Boy Scouts preparing for a backpacking trip to a wilderness area—I think it was Alaska. The scout leader told them to pare down their packs as much as possible. Then he told them to open their sleeping bags, and lay everything out and remove any other extra items. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Into The Wild With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,498 views

    A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight Satan and face-off with our inner demons.

    Title: Into the Wild (with Jesus) Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight with Satan and face-off with our inner demons. Introduction You may be wondering why this particular story is pertinent to us today. The story is pertinent because it does at least two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Beating Pornography

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,707 views

    Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

    BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

    Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
     | 7,448 views

    A brief background about John the Baptizer, who was Mark, and why would Jesus have to be Baptized? This was preached on a Sunday morning when an adult Baptism was performed.

    The Baptism of Jesus This morning, we’ll begin taking a walk through the Gospel of Mark. It seems to me it’s probably a good idea to know a little about Mark as we begin this journey. And after we come to know a little more about Mark, we’ll look at what happened one day in a river long ago and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Private Enemy

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 116 ratings
     | 84,888 views

    The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household wickedness. When the prodigal son talked to himself, then he began to make progress.

    Beloved, as you read this week’s message which is entitled “The private enemy,” believe the Lord for outstanding breakthroughs. The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Wanting, Waiting, Working

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,502 views

    These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

    Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ