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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "What Went Wrong?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

    In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking Satan's Hold On Your Flesh

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH

    BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH Mark 5:2-17 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encountering The Almighty

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    A study of the attributes of God—seeing God as He is—is a life-transforming experience. Seeing God in His greatness and glory has transformed lives. Knowing God as fully as possible was the goal of the great men and women of God in the Bible. The great me

    1.Job, by God’s assessment, was “a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil” (Job 1:8). God allowed a series of disasters to afflict Job through the agency of Satan. Job was “counseled” by three friends, which only added further to his suffering. Job was weakening under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separated From God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 22,242 views

    Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

    SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    Christmas message for 2003

    Mary had a little lamb A Christmas day message Once upon a mountaintop, 3 little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars twinkling like diamonds above him. “I want to hold treasure,” he said. “I want to be covered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Forgiveness Should Be Shared Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    7th of 10 Some things are supposed to be shared because when they are everyone benefits. One of the most important things that we all need is forgiveness – yet so many will eagerly accept it while they grudgingly grant it. In Matthew 18 Jesus tells a st

    Forgiveness is Supposed to be Shared Some things are supposed to be shared because when they are everyone benefits. One of the most important things that we all need is forgiveness – yet so many will eagerly accept it while they grudgingly grant it. In Matthew 18 Jesus tells a story which lays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Producing Fruit

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,958 views

    “You are in control of your own destiny.”

    I started True Potential Publishing to address how we define success and human potential in this culture. Before founding the publishing company I had been in business for several years and had been in full time sales for years before that. As a young, energetic, thinking salesman I gravitated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No More Lone Rangers

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    A sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity (Godhead) and how this applies to us! Starting point is 2 Corinthians 13:14

    No More Lone Rangers- 2 Corinthians 13:14 Sermon for 5/4/2008 Introduction: Bring an egg and how that displays the trinity. 3 parts but still one egg- Might help some. WBTU: A. (2 Cor 13:14 NIV) May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,133 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Without Christmas

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,834 views

    This sermon attempts to take the most familiar text in the Bible and look at it in a somewhat new way so that it has an impact on the hearers.

    THE GOSPEL JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. FEBRUARY 17, 2008 AM SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A BLYTHEVILLE, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. As with many innovations, the originator of 3M’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robbie Shivar avatar

    Declaration Of Freedom

    Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    On the day that we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we also need to remember the Declaration of Freedom proclaimed by Jesus at the start of His earthly ministry.

    Luke 4:18-19 The Declaration of Freedom Introduction: Today we remember the infamous signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. A document that claimed freedom from the oppression the colonies were enduring from England. Tension between the Colonialist and the British Army often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

    Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Younger Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,709 views

    Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    The Coming Of The King; How Is Your Life Governed Light Or Dark? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,106 views

    730 years before Jesus birth, Isaiah fore told the coming of The Messiah. A look at what that ment then and what it means today... a look in this direction.. for a great light has dawned!

    IThe coming of the King; how is your life governed light or dark? Scipture: Isaiah 9:1-7 I see the King of Glory [(Brooke Fraser) Check out this song, brilliant!] I see the king of glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes I see his love and mercy Washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army