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  • Ron Theis avatar

    The High Cost Of Living Low Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,376 views

    We have all experienced failure like Samson. But do you feel your hair starting to grow back???

    The High Cost of Living Low Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel's history. 7 times this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Headship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 8:13-18 about the heads of the households coming back for more instruction in the Word to lead their families

    Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18, Title: Spiritual Headship, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Some quote about the definition of headship from the RBM&W book, Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return, Return, Return, Return

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,803 views

    This is a message that is good for the beginning of a new year. It encourages self-examination and what God is calling the Church to return back to.

    Song of Solomon 6:13 KJV [13] Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies. l. INTRODUCTION – THE SONG OF SOLOMON -This book, the Song of Solomon, is a book that is not preached from very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,693 views

    Many of us have let the enemy steal our peace of mind. Let me help you get it back

    Peace of Mind Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV) Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Like The Old Paths

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,777 views

    This is just a message on the way it used to be. A sermon to make us think how it was and can we get back there.

    I Like the Old Paths Jer. 6:16 "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article 21 Christian Liberty And Liberty Of Conscience Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,047 views

    Christian liberty how can we ever go back when we have recieved so much in Him?

    ARTICLE 21. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE TODAY WERE LOOKING AT THE CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN LIFE CONSCIENCE AND CONDUCT AS FOUND IN ARTICLE 21 OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. OUR CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IS CENTRED UPON CHRIST AND IS EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE PERSON AND WORK OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Judgements Inevitable? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010
     | 3,001 views

    Purpose of Judgement is not to condemn people or cut us off from God but to bring us back to lead us to restoration.

    INTRO: Series on Truth – What is truth? Relativism – rejection of absolute truth – Truth is relative Sincerity – even if belief contradicts another is sincerity enough? ILLUSTRATION: Attack on spy base Three men have been found not guilty of breaking into and damaging the Waihopai spy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

    Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Shall Recover It All

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 69,428 views

    A sermon of encouragment when it seems like the devil has you defeated. You can have your stuff back!

    My bro & sis we are living in the last and evil days. My bros & sis we are living in a crazy time. We are living in a world where people are running around out of control. We live in a world filled with people plotting terroristic attacks on our country We live in a world where some of us has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Picture Of Grace

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,434 views

    Hpow God’s grace, no matter where you are, can bring you back to Father’s house

    A PICTURE OF GRACE Luke 15:17-24 INTRO: In the reading of Luke 15 often referred to as the “Great Lost Chapter” we read of the life of a young man who seemed to have it made at home. But there came a time when this young man took on the spirit of rebellion and decided to run away and leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man's Relationship With God

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008
     | 9,867 views

    Since Adam man has been lost. View the Bible as the roadmap leading us back to God for a happy reunion.

    MAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 14:12 INTRODUCTION 1. Relationships are important, infants who have physical needs met will die without proper love and affection 2. The term religion means to be rejoined or retied to a. The root lig b. Like ligature, a device used to tie something c. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining Momentum

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    A sermon from Celebrate Recovery (Life’s Healing Choices #7) on how not to relapse back into bad habits or addictions.

    Evening Service for May 2009 Maintaining Momentum- Celebrate Recovery Choice #7 Introduction: An older woman went to New York and up to the 23rd floor of an apartment building. She knocked, and a beautiful young woman opened the door. Incense came wafting out, music was playing, this beauty was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Falling Away Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    Can a Christian who walks away from the faith come back to repentance? Can we lose our salvation?

    Hebrews: Chapter 5B-6 October 5th, 2008 Falling Away Today we are going to talk about one of the most interesting and controversial texts in the book of Hebrews and perhaps even the entire Bible. Is our salvation secure? The Calvinists believe in a concept called the perseverance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Words Chiseled In Stone

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 30, 2008
     | 4,364 views

    Words chiseled in stone are for remembering. Jesus said I’m coming back - Stay Awake! This message underlines why.

    33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Curtain Changed Everything Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    What is real worship? Let’s look back at the Temple and fast forward to our time and figure this thing out.

    ***Have hanging curtain in the room*** I want to quickly recap what we talked about last week and then are going to dive right in. (I know you guys probably want to know what this hanging sheet is for but you’ll have to wait and we’ll get to it in a few minutes.) Alright, so last week, we started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational