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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Freedom From Constant Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,466 views

    How we can walk free from sin

    Freedom from Constant Sin 1st John 5: 16 – 21 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. As humans, it is part of our nature to fall into sin. Our flesh is constantly desiring to fall into sin. We have been like this from the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve decided to eat the forbidden fruit. But, as born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    This is the last in a series of eight sermons looking at the seven churches of Asia

    And so he had come to the end of his journey. It seemed like a life time ago that he read the first letter to the church that was situated in the city of Ephesus. Since then he had travelled to five other cities and read to them the words of the risen Christ. Words of commendation and words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Big Lie Series

    Contributed by John Ingham on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    Satan Wants us to believe his Big Lies

    THE POWER OF THE BIG LIE Mark 11:7-26 Preached at Christian Life Worship Center Sunday morning April 13, 2003 By John W. Ingham Introduction: 1. Read Scripture Text. 2. The Road to Baghdad began on April fool’s day, April one, but Saddams’ forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Many More Signs Do You Need?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Jesus made it clear that the Bible contains more information than anyone could ever need to recognize Him and be saved.

    Introduction "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    When Jesus is in the house, lives can and will be transformed.

    Years ago at theaters and plays, when a person got sick, someone would ask the question, is there a doctor in the house? If a doctor was in attendance, he would often treat all those who were sick, but at other times despite his medical expertise, he would lose a few. While his medical skills ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Secret Of True Happiness

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 34,005 views

    The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

    THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Face In The Crowd.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    This message asks; Who would you have been on that first Easter?

    Now they call it the via da la Rosa, the way of sorrows, then it was just another street. And as Christ made his way up the crudely paved streets to Golgotha the crowd pushed and shoved to get a glimpse of the one who was called king of the Jews. The way was packed as Jews from all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Cease Fire: Finding A Peace That Lasts" Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 294 ratings
     | 85,931 views

    Paul deals with the subjects of peace with one another, peace within, & peace with God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Have you heard about Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Search Of A Man

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme: "In search of a man." B. Pro: To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way. C. Text: Isa 6:8; Acts 8:25ff D. Outline: 1. God Sought For A Man - Found Philip: 2. Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Satan The Opportunist" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,554 views

    Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,513 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    All Or Nothing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    We can’t trust in our works and the grace of God at the same time. We are justified freely by the promise of God to all who believe.

    All or Nothing Galatians 3:6-14 Abraham and Sarah had been blessed. They had experienced many years of marital camaraderie and intimacy, enjoyed a full life with many wonderful memories, and were looking forward to their retirement years. Just as they were making plans to sleep late during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,228 views

    PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

    THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ