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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    When Our Prayers Are Polluted

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,966 views

    Sinful living prevents God from hearing our prayers.

    INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE TEACHES IN JAMES 5:16 THAT THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS AVAILETH MUCH. WHILE THAT IS A TRUE STATEMENT, OUR PRAYERS WILL BE NULL AND VOID IF OUR LIFESTYLE IS IN CONTRADICTION WITH OUR LIPS. IN OTHER WORDS MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, OUR LIPS SAY ONE THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Together To Get The Job Done

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 35,063 views

    Working Together.

    INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Test For Whether A Person Is Saved

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    A look at I John 5 to see the fruits of a saved person

    A TEST FOR WHETHER A PERSON IS SAVED TEXT - I John 5 INTRO. - Are you saved? Are you a real Christian? Are you going to heaven? Not everyone who talks about heaven is going there. Not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter heaven. Many people have gone forward at an invitation and shook the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Down To Save

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    Jesus descended to our level in his baptism in order to elevate us to life.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany Sunday January 13, 2001 Mt. 2:1-12 “Reaching Down to Save” “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Buis avatar

    The Wrath Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    Good Friday Sermon - Jesus will dispense mercy and justice as the Lamb

    Chapter 6 of John’s Revelation or vision from God paints a picture for us that is not pleasant. In America we strive for the pursuit of freedom and happiness, so the glimpse we are given here of the past, present, and future is something most of us would rather not see or deal with. It’s like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discerning Truth

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    Four ingredients on the discernment of truth.

    INTRODUCTION. A. The obvious fact is that people disagree. B. Teachings ranging from minor doctrinal error to downright apostate; from the harmless mistake to the doctrine of devils. C. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. HOW TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Gospel

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 2,490 views

    A devotion for students of Genesis

    We find God’s first proclamation of a Messiah, a Christ, a Savior, in Genesis 3:15. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel” In this very early portion of scripture we see, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Shadow Of A Man

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    The presence of the Lord in the shadow of a man.

    THE SHADOW OF A MAN Acts 5:15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick, into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. In the Bible we read of many miracles of God; miracles of healing. We read of the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truly Believed!!

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
     | 1,879 views

    Did you believe? Truly?!

    1stBBC Truly Believed!! Did you believe? Truly?! John 8:30–32 As He spake these words, many believed on Him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, if ye continue in My Word, then are ye My Disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disconnected

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. In the midst of this, people feel disconnected.

    Disconnected Pastor Rex Deckard I. Introduction We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. Consider cell phones... n There is a connection between the idea of place and the reality of cellular ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Nest Egg That Hatched

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches a lesson on the righteousness of God’s people, the reality of God’s Presence, and the reassurance of God’s power.

    The Nest Egg that Hatched Acts 5:1-11 INTRO.: My Grandmother kept chickens and she would put a plaster egg in the nests of her hens. She claimed it encouraged the hens to lay their eggs in the proper place. She also had an incubator, but she never put a nest egg in the incubator because she never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    How Money Tests Our Liberality In Giving Series

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    Whether you know it or not, money serves as a test of God’s will against your life. Don’t believe me, let’s walk through the Bible and find out the many ways money tests us.

    How Money Tests our Liberality in Giving Theme: Looking at the various ways money tests us as Christians INTRODUCTION A. In the previous sermon we noted how important it is that we abound in the gracious act of giving: 1. How the Macedonians serve as a great example in liberally giving while in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In The Communion Of Saints Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    There are no self made Christians. The Communion of Saints is vital to a Christian’s life.

    Hebrews 12:1-3, Acts 2:42-47 “I Believe In the Communion of Saints” INTRODUCTION American society tends to idolize the rugged, self-made individual. We admire their individuality, and their ability to overcome adverse conditions, excel, and achieve their chosen goals. ¨ Donald Trump ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choosen By God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,517 views

    Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

    We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

    PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist