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    A Better Way To Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,482 views

    There is a better way to love, will you rise to the challenge.

    INTRODUCTION • For the past few weeks we’ve been learning lessons from a couple named Caleb and Catherine, who are husband and wife and the central characters in the movie Fireproof. • Not knowing how to really love each other, Caleb and Catherine have done a lot of things to hurt each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Right Words At The Right Time Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,213 views

    “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11

    The Power of Right Words “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11 Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves. — Joseph Addison. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

    Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,588 views

    A New Beginning - A New Year’s Eve Sermon

    A NEW BEGINNING Proverbs 1:7 Preached By Kelvin l Parks On 31 December 2007 At Gideon Missionary Baptist Church Waukegan, IL   (v.7) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.   Subject:  A NEW BEGINNING   Let us deal briefly with the “B” portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idols Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,413 views

    A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

    The “Truth about Truth” #3 “IDOLS” Exodus 20:4-6 * When you hear the word “Idol”, who or what do you think about? Most of us think about Stars, Singers, or Sports figures. Or may people we desire to be “LIKE.” In days past some of our idols and/or heroes were fictional characters like Superman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Water Baptism

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 7,487 views

    Understanding Water Baptism...

    Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Walk In The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,220 views

    “We look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal”. (2 Cor. 4:18)

    Theme: Walk in the way of the Lord Text: 1 Sam. 8:4-9; 2 Cor. 4:13-18; Mark 3:31-35 Before last Wednesday I thought I knew the road that leads to my home. When those roads turned into fast flowing rivers I found myself just following roads that could still be used. A journey that would normally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How A Disciple Grows Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,060 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows Colossians 2:6-7 In the first week of this series we looked at the command Jesus gave all of us to make disciples. Then last week we looked at a clear and simple definition of what is a disciple – a disciple knows and follows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordained To Be A Prophet

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,051 views

    “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations” Jer. 1:5.

    Theme: Ordained to be a prophet Text: Jer. 1:4-10; 1 Cor. 13:1-12; Lk. 4:22-30 It is God’s desire that His people prophesy. His desire came to pass on the Day of Pentecost when Joel’s prophesy was fulfilled. “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    With God You Are Victorious

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you with GOD? Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that our success, victories and prosperity is because GOD is with us. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 18:6 (New Living Translation, S

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you with GOD? Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that our success, victories and prosperity is because GOD is with us. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 18:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he placed several army garrisons in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Adam Reichart avatar

    We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

    Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

    Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Manifestation Of Love

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,634 views

    a sermon on how love is manifested

    September 2, 1927 1 John 3:13-18 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,350 views

    A brief Message given prior to Observing this Ordinance

    The Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 * (Read the text) * Every time we come to the Lord’s Table we are to honor the Lord by proclaiming His death. Like no other collective time, this event should evoke in us a time of personal challenge. I fear we have reduced this Holy time to another event ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dogs (Temptation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

    Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed