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  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,992 views

    An exploration of the nature of sin and temptation in C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.

    C. S. Lewis #4 “The Screwtape Letters” Luke 4.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe begins with the premise that a wonderful world called Narnia has fallen under the spell of an evil witch who has usurped the role of Narnia’s rightful Ruler and set herself up as Queen. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fasting 101 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,985 views

    1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

    The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Needs Of A New Convert

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 8,613 views

    Any person that has just come to Christ has many needs. We are going to use Acts 9 verses 10-18 to see what the Bible says about these needs and how we, as Christians can help to supply those needs.

    Last time we saw Saul’s conversion experience. On his way to Damascus to persecute Christians, a bright light from heaven knocked Saul to the ground. He heard the voice of Jesus Christ speak to him asking why He was persecuting Him. We saw the beginning of Saul’s conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 11,448 views

    Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

    Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    After Party With The Lord

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2013
     | 2,978 views

    Just after a great party with the Lord, would come a dirty trick from the devil to spoil the joy and pull you away from Him. Beware!

    After the Party with the Lord! Mark 8:33”But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." Just after a great party with the Lord, would come a dirty trick from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Using Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
     | 6,231 views

    The 11th sermon in our series dealing with the Baptist Faith and Message

    Using Our Gifts (BFM #11 ) Text: Exodus 4:2; 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the man the dog was named after) once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” As we continue on in our study of the BFM we’ve been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Traveling Through Time And Dimension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have our hardships. But we are privileged in so many ways. We know a God Who has control of time and exists in dimension we cannot grasp. Jerusalem is a place where time and dimension converge, and it gives us a taste o

    Traveling Through Time and Dimension (Psalm 48) 1. t's been a while since I have preached a sermon with a touch of weird. This is one! Time travel and converging of the physical and spiritual sound like science fiction. Yet these concepts are found, in a way, in the Psalm before us. 2. Realism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “how God Builds Faith" Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,579 views

    This message looks at how God builds faith in us - through our heart, soul, mind and strength.

    Warning! I’m Under Construction - How God Builds Faith - September 7, 2014 Today we’re on the 2nd in a series that’s called: “Warning! I’m Under Construction. Last week we looked at how God builds, how He constructs our character so that we become more and more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eyes Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014
     | 8,342 views

    Heart problems abound in our culture. In a society so fast-paced as ours, heart problems are inevitable. But there is another kind of heart problem which is even bigger. You may call it blindness of the heart.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 4 Eyes of the Heart Ephesians 1:15-19 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014
     | 9,124 views

    It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

    LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts For Everyone

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2014
     | 4,353 views

    A practical look at the Gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer

    I love the distance between my birthday and Christmas, it’s perfect. It divides the year in half, when I was a kid I knew that I would get gifts in June and then again in December. I always felt sorry for the kids whose birthdays were close to Christmas, not just in December but in November ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dircouragement

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Are you tired of being discouraged? This is one of Satan's best weapon of spiritual warfare and it is unimaginable how many fall prey to it. The repercussions of discouragement can be devastating but the biggest benefit is that it confirms our need of God

    Opening illustration: During the Boer War (1899-1902), a man was convicted of a very unusual crime. He was found guilty of being a “discourager.” The South African town of Ladysmith was under attack, and this traitor would move up and down the lines of soldiers who were defending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefit Of Diversity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2017
     | 9,225 views

    As the Lord ordained and created the church, He placed individuals with varied gifts in the church as it pleased Him. Such diversity of gifts is essential for the church to function and prosper. We must embrace such diversity and celebrate these gifts.

    The Benefit of Diversity 1 Corinthians 3: 5-9 As we continue our series – Church: A New Testament Model, I was reminded of the various gifts and abilities within the church. Every believer is gifted of the Spirit for service within the body of Christ, and yet all are not gifted the same. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freed To Love Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017
     | 5,872 views

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6 David Taylor February 26, 2017 We are in the midst of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My goal is for us to gain a better understanding of life in the Spirit and our need for the work of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,606 views

    Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

    “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist