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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Difference Between A Lapse And A Leap Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 29, 2008
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     | 5,305 views

    44th in a series from Ephesians. How followers of Jesus differ from unbelievers in the way they respond to sin in their lives.

    In his book, Listening to the Voice of God, Pastor Roger Barrier shares the account of how he was led by God to preach a one sentence sermon one Sunday morning. The account in the book focuses more on how that was an act of faith on his part than it does on the message itself. But the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Revival Personally (Lesson #7 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 3,092 views

    When the subject of sin arises, we tend to externailze it rather than take it personally. True revival only come when we see ourselves as God does.

    1. When the subject of Sin arises – Avoid the issue… Externalize – see how the lesson applies to others but not to us 2. David after he had received a great promise from God. God had promised to establish a kingdom through the linage of David that would stand forever. Because of Gods promise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lust. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,752 views

    Lust grips people in an way that the spirit is dulled.

    When the church fathers constructed this list of 7 deadly sins 1500 years ago they knew then, what we observe today. Satan’s tactics to corrupt our lives hasn’t changed much if any. If you have red blood in your veins then pride, greed, envy, anger, sloth and today lust. They can grip us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gluttony Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,839 views

    Excess is our problem.

    A familiar scene for us in scripture came early in Jesus’ ministry when a teacher of the law came to talk with Jesus by night. No one would see. And in that conversation Jesus said this to teacher, this man, you must be born again. There is to be a renewal, a change in each of us. I saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sloth. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

    We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Libres Del Poder Del Pecado Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,091 views

    Nuestra unión con Cristo es nuestra victoria sobre el pecado

    Libres del Poder del Pecado Intro: Esta semana he comenzado de nuevo con mi tratamiento para mi psoriasis. Muchos de ustedes ya vieron en mis brazos y en mi rostro las marcas de la enfermedad y agradezco las muestras de preocupación que muchos han demostrado. Pero gracias a Dios ya comencé y ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Slavery

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 8,016 views

    A description and defense of the Old Testament’s laws on slavery; Jesus as the one who saves us from slavery to sin

    Slavery Last week, we looked at the letter to Philemon, a letter about a slave. So this week, I thought we’d look in more depth at slavery. See, you’ll often hear this attack on the bible: the bible’s for slavery, and it’s wrong on that. So why listen to anything the bible says? If it gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
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     | 3,907 views

    How can you have a right relationship with God?

    Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Look At The Revival Formula

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    A new look into how we pray, humble ourselves, and seek God in revival.

    A NEW LOOK AT THE REVIVAL FORMULA BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do These Stones Mean

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    Looking through some use of stones and what they can mean to us today

    What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-9 Those stones were left there to represent A few things: 1. The wonders of God = parting the Jordan River 2. The work of the people = some working, giving there time, talents, materials, muscle power, some praying, some cooking, etc; 3. The way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave Your Stones At The Door

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Stone/sin revealed to each of us by the Lord, while trying to point out the sins of others

    Leave your Stone at the Door John 8:1-11 Introduction There is a theme of this text found here in John 8. And that theme is “forgiveness”. We will see in this chapter, when people will not, Jesus will. As we go through this passage today, let us remember the passage in Matthew 6:14-15, it says…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Vs. Goliath Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,724 views

    Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    'tis The Season To Live, But For What?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    1- Tis the season to live for sin - not 2- Tis the season to live for self - not

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: "Ever since we got married, my wife has tried to change me. She got me to stop drinking, smoking and running around until all hours of the night. She taught me how to dress well, enjoy the fine arts, gourmet cooking, classical music, even how to invest in the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Even Paul Wrestled With His Flesh! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    Every believer faces constant spiritual battles.

    1. Do you ever feel like you’re alone in the battle? • Like, wow, I’m the only one going through this. I’m the only that has this kind of fight. I’m the only one struggling with this… • IT’S NOT TRUE! -- If we were to survey the room around us… put out a question on the radio, a poll on our web ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Christ Is The Saviour Of All Who Confess And Believe Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,318 views

    Christ is the Word whom only God can send and apply

    Christ is the Word whom only God can send and apply (6-8) Read Deuteronomy 30:1-14 (focusing on last four verses), the passage Paul is citing. The point of both passages is that the word of God is not difficult to grasp, or arcane or obscure in some mystical way. God has graciously made it ‘near’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist