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  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    The Ninety And Nine

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    Ministry to the Church

    Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

    Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tried It All?

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Ordinary Proper 23: A sermon looking at three erroneous ways we often attempt to inherit eternal life: religion; good works; riches. Set in the context of a fair that has many things from which we can pick and choose.

    If you all didn’t make it to the Pan American Fair, you missed a good time! You could buy yourself a bunch of tickets and take them from place to place and play a game or buy a drink or get yourself some good food. Let me tell you a bit of what I tried yesterday: I started off by eating a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    New Age Movement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    The New Age movement is huge pull on the world today, but it is nothing new at all. This is a study of its misleadings and contradiction to the Bible.

    New Age Movement The Serpent’s Old Lie in an Updated Package Intro Among the myriad of new religions and cults today, nothing is more far-reaching or hard to define than the New Age Movement (NAM). Russell Chandler, a former writer for the Los Angeles Times, observed that “New Age is not a sect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Proclaim: "Long Live The King!” Claim: Long Life With The King.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,292 views

    Epiphany reveals Jesus as a gentle yet powerful king.

    “Long live the king!” Did you catch the crowning ceremony of a new king over Christmas? He’s not king over any country. He has a crown but no palace. And not even all his “subjects” recognize him as their sovereign. I’m talking about Dan Stanescu, the new self-proclaimed king of the Roma people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strength For Joyful Endurance

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,590 views

    Knowledge and spiritual understanding of Gods will gives strength to endure lifes trials with joy.

    If you remember, a couple of weeks ago, I pointed out that there where 5 things that Paul outlines in verses 10-11 that inevitably result from the knowledge that we receive from scripture when the Holy spirit enlightens our understanding of it and we apply it in wisdom. We’ve already looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Operation Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,770 views

    7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

    In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marc Kelley avatar

    Jehovah/Yahweh - I Am Series

    Contributed by Marc Kelley on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    A look at God’s most personal and proper name - Jehovah/Yahweh.

    Intro Things change…. In college at the ripe old age of 20 I started losing my hair. I used to have long curly hair and I found every time I showered I’d get a significant collection of hair giving up. Then I found that not only was I losing it – but some of it was escaping out of my back! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Clothed In Robes Of Humbleness

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    There is no way to become a mature Christian unless we learn to be humble.

    Clothed in Robes of Humbleness When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Topic: There is no way to become a mature Christian unless we learn to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Christmas Trees In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

    Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

    A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Altruistic Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,755 views

    Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hamby avatar

    Narnia: A Deeper Magic

    Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,214 views

    4th in a series of sermons based on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the power of Aslan and the power of Christ.

    “A Deeper Magic” I John 4: 7-12 December 18, 2005 I’d like to begin our time together this morning by asking you a question. Here it is, “What if it were always winter, but never Christmas?” To tell you the truth, this question isn’t my own. It is in fact a question that is suggested by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    The clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit.

    Tonight we will see the clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit. READ v. 7. We know that it is the Holy Spirit who comforts and helps us. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist