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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    O Is For Overcome Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
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     | 4,778 views

    A study of the word overcome

    Introduction 1. 2. Learning our ABCs is a part of every child’s early development... Learning our Biblical ABCs is a part of every Christian’s ongoing spiritual growth... As we continue to learn our Biblical ABCs, we come to the letter “O”... O is for Overcome... Overcome and its forms is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    The church must speak Gods truth even when the government of the day no longer wishes to hear it. Pray we find the courage our brave veterans posses so that we too can defend the faith from enemies both foreign and domestic and enjoy our freedom.

    Freedom There are many kinds of freedom and many kinds of slavery. We can be free in our spirit and souls yet be enslaved and held prisoner by a government that does not recognize our God or our beliefs. We think of ancient times when Christians were brought into the arenas as slaves for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Is Not Easy In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    All Is NOT Easy in the Kingdom of God 1) It wasn’t easy for Jesus. 2) It won’t be easy for us.

    There was a young girl who loved to sing and wanted to make a career of it since it seemed like an easy way to make lots of money. So when the girl won a pass to meet her favourite artist, the first thing she blurted out was: “Oh, I would give anything for your career!” “Anything?” the artist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are Rich! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,546 views

    Wealth is NOT the evil that it is made out to be. Wealth has NEVER been the problem with God. What we do with that wealth, and how our heart reacts to that wealth is what God is concerned about.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 22, 2002 Date Preached: October 23, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [PM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: A Study in 1 Corinthians Title: We Are Rich! Text: 1 Corinthians 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The other day I was driving and I saw a billboard on the highway. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Savior are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again.

    The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction As we continue our study of the letters to the church at Thessalonica, we come to Chapter five of 1 Thessalonians. Here we find Paul, writing the Thessalonicians about The Day of the Lord. Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Been Married To Your Sister For Over 48 Years

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,745 views

    A sermon on the Devil/ Satan (Outline taken from Pastor Ranjan Samuel)

    Sermon for 10/11/2009 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Emphasis on vs. 12) Introduction: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Becoming God's Best Version Of You Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,158 views

    New Series God's best version of you, making the rest of your life the best of your life. Paul said I press on for the upward call, he said that at the time he called himself and old man. Your best days in God should always be ahead of you not behind.

    Becoming God's Best Version of You PPT 1 Series Title Slide The title of this series is: "Becoming God's Best Version of You." Making the rest of your life the best of your life. I want to begin by noticing a guiding principle in the life of the Apostle Paul: PPT 2 Text Php 3:12 Not that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Time Of The Signs: Revelation 13:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,036 views

    Five Indicators we are in the Time of the Signs-the Last Days

    October 6 Revelation 13 16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be Like A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 4,017 views

    To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like a father to your members? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (Amplified Bible) For you know how, as a father [dealing with] his children, we used to exhort ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Prayer To The Thessalonian Church

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,848 views

    To enumerate what we should pray for our brethren.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do we pray for the love and heart of our brethren? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate what we should pray for our brethren. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 (Amplified Bible) And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

    WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Awakening To Ministry Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    As Jesus stood in their midst and proclaimed peace, Jesus was also about to send them forth.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection did He really establish confession to a priest? Goal Let’s understand what Jesus said and how it was understood in early church history. Plan Let’s look at John 20:19-31 and Jesus’ appearance to the disciples. John 20:19 Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "An Outcaste From The Beginning"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    A sermon on the inclusiveness of God in Christ.

    Matthew 1:1-17 “An Outsider from the Beginning” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com How many of you have ever thought to yourself, “I am not good enough to play a part in God’s unfolding ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kingdom Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2014
     | 5,775 views

    The church and New Testament doctrine are founded not only upon God’s past dealings with Israel, but also his future dealings. If you miss this, you miss much. We are a preview of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we must embrace Kingdom attitudes.

    Kingdom Attitudes (Isaiah 56:1-12) 1. I collect humor, and Jewish jokes are among my favorites. 2. It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sean Adams avatar

    The 5 Things You Should Know About Baptism

    Contributed by Sean Adams on May 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Doing the bare minimum in important areas isn't just bad for us; it’s bad for those around us. Baptism included.

    Rudy was a good guy but he did the bare minimum with hygiene. Ladies, would you date fellas with bad hygiene? Could you ride around in the car with windows up on a hot summer day? -Doing the bare minimum in important areas isn't just bad for us; it’s bad for those around us. We all know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational