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  • Eric Bain avatar

    Porn Sunday - Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,079 views

    This sermon deals with the issues of pornography and sexual integrity.

    Porn Sunday #1 © 2008 Eric Bain NOTE: The following sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Well good morning and welcome to what we are calling Porn Sunday, here at Sanctuary! If you’re a first time visitor, maybe you’re new to Christianity, and you came because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Another Teenage Pregnancy Story

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    Virgin birth is it credible and how Mary instructs us to a joyous faith in the midst of current difficult realities - an advent/christmas story

    Gospel Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Theme: Annunciation to Mary Sermon title – Not another Teenage Pregnancy Story Response: Luke 1:46-55 Song of Mary – She Glorifies/Rejoices in God for he has been mindful of her. 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why We Need Christmas

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    We need Christmas because the incarnation provided what we needed in order to be saved from our sins.

    Every year, much of the world celebrates Christmas without really understanding why. We’ve done a great job of perpetuating the “what” and the “how” of Christmas. Even though we lament the fact that Christmas has lost a lot of its meaning, at least in this country, almost everyone, regardless of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The World To One Person Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    Esther, Pt. 2

    BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Human: Bummer Or Blessing

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 29, 2007
     | 3,432 views

    The good neews is that where we are, God is and is at work in our behalf.

    Title: Being Human: Bummer and Blessing! Text: Hebrews 2:10-18 Thesis: The good news is that where we are, God is at work in our behalf! Introduction The Merriam-Webster Word of the year in 2007 is “w00t.” It is a new word that emerges from online gaming and is an acronym for “we owned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Go On Your Way Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,144 views

    The promise God gives us in baptism is a great reason for anyone to go on his way rejoicing.

    When I was a kid, I enjoyed Outdoor Life and Field and Stream, thinking about the days when I’d be older and be going fishing all the time. Now that I’m older, I don’t even seem to have time to read those magazines, but I’ll always remember reading the last article in F & S, “Exit Laughing” by Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    King Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that Jesus is the focal point of our faith, the reality of any real ministering. You see, in John 12:32 Jesus said, “If I be lifted up I will draw all men to myself.” J

    It seems most appropriate today, being my first time here, to establish common ground. To briefly talk to you about something that is near and dear to my heart, as well as yours would do us both good. From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving In Satan's Realm Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    In warfare the better you know your enemy the more effective you are in overcoming him. Christians dare not be ignorant of the devil’s schemes and his limited powers.

    Turn your Bibles to John 10:27-29 Title: Surviving in Satan’s Realm Theme: Our Most Persistent Enemy Explored Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ John 10: 27-29 says, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Complacent Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 43,857 views

    The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

    Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

    Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can We Bring Revival To Albany?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    In this terrible world of sin and ever present evil can revival be a reality in our community again? Can we be the light of the world as Christ has called us to be?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 20, 2007 Date Preached: April 22, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Service Series Title: A Message on Revival Sermon Title: Can Revival Come to Albany? Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 7:10-16 Introduction: This morning God has laid a message on my heart that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Learning To Live Without Chains Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1. Jesus released us from spiritual chains, but just like the Hebrew slaves in Exodus never learned to live as free people, many of us today struggle with that as well.

    Learning to Live Without Chains Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1 – Bondage Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 8, 2007 Learning to live in freedom is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do. There’s a whole branch of psychology, called Existential Psychology, that’s based on the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Suffering Well

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,728 views

    In light of the shootings this week at Virgina Tech, Pastor Dave discusses the mystery of suffering.

    Suffering Well Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4: Suffering Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 This has been a terrible week for America, first in receiving the news about the deaths of those students and professors in Virginia, and then as we get information about the shooter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Battle Ahead

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

    “The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Medicine For America Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    When we think about the health of this nation, there are things that must be considered. What is actually being afflicted? What has caused this nation to become so spiritually unhealthy? What is the cure for the spiritual decay of America? What is her

    Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 Title: Medicine for America Theme: Truths for the Healing of America Series: National Day of Prayer Introduction: When the medical world takes on the battle of developing medicine for treating a medical disorder, it must consider some things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational