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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

    If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    What To Put On! Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,998 views

    When a person believes and confesses Jesus as savior and Lord, they are born again, and a transformation takes place in their basic nature. The change is more radical that the change that takes place at death.

    WHAT TO PUT ON! Ephesians 4:17-32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Alertness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    Satan wants to destroy your faith through suffering, but stand firm in your faith because God is more powerful than Satan and will keep your soul safe.

    For a weekly sermon by email: pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org My blog: http://pastorjonathan.blogspot.com/ Our website: www.fhfbc.org WHO IS THE DEVIL? Two first graders were walking home from Sunday School where the lesson had been on the devil. One of the boys asked, “Do you really believe all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    How Could God Do That?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,248 views

    Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

    Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brad Fowler avatar

    Joy: The Ability To See God Series

    Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,424 views

    Having the joy of the Lord is much more than being happy. In order for us to experience a life of joy we must understand what joy is and where it comes from.

    8-12-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Joy- The Ability To Live In God’s Presence.” I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. (Gal.5:22-23) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

    Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

    Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,053 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Petitions For The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    I would propose to you that prayer for our next generation is needed more today than ever before as we live in the last days of the return of Jesus Christ.

    I am going to read from 2 John 1:1-4 Title: Petitions for the Next Generation Theme: Praying With Authority for Our Children Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: There is a battle for the minds, hearts and souls of our kids. Anyone who enters this battle seriously spends many hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    The Jesus Touch Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    Big Idea: Jesus Offers—and Delivers Freedom From the Oppressive Weight of Satan. Looking at the day that Jesus’ touch was remembered more than the words of His sermon

    The Jesus Touch or, “The Day No One Remembered Jesus’ Sermon” Topic: Freedom from Crushing/Debilitating Burdens through Jesus Thesis: Make Use of the Reality Jesus Sets us Free from Oppressive Burdens Obviously need to rework the above . . . . Aim: To motivate people to seek and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jhhemtyd Part 2: Hypocrisy Blocks The Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    Full title is: Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do - Part 2... Discussion of how hypocrisy can keep people from Jesus.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 2 – Hypocrisy Blocks the Way to Heaven Matthew 23:13-15 October 26, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I asked last week if any of you like hypocrites. I also pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017
     | 2,340 views

    Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Allan Quak avatar

    An Angel's Rock Solid Chair Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2018
     | 4,435 views

    Why does Matthew mention that the Angel sat on the boulder that was in the front of the tomb of Jesus? This message answers this question to help us understand more about the significance of the work of Jesus.

    The message below is more in note form. Message Matthew 28:2 An Angel's Rock Solid Chair Read Matthew 27:62-28:10 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Lent Series:- Strange and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Who Shall Roll Away The Stone

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 44,622 views

    Easter gives us an opportunity each year to revisit the empty tomb and be reminded of the power of God, who is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.

    Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Study Text: Mark 16:1-8 Introduction: - Mark tells us that when the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. - Early on Sunday morning, certain women came to Jesus tomb to anoint His body ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal