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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Sick Society

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    The secular values which today’s society is based upon, are a formula for disaster....especially if we, as Christians, buy into these values.

    (Phil. 2:15 - “That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”) (Rom. 1:24-32 - “Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe Harbor

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

    Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Life's Gray Areas

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 25,391 views

    Four practical questions to ask yourself when faced with a questionable situation.

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    A powerful in-depth look into the characteristics, rebukes, exhortations, and promises to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    The church of Smyrna Randall LaVere II Quick review of Ephesus. Repent. Change your mind. Decide to go back to where it was when you first found Christ, where you had a boldness. Rev. 1:19 Jesus said write the things which thou has seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Between Reasoning And Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 48,839 views

    There is a constant battle between reasoning and faith, which moves mountains?

    THE BATTLE OF REASONING AND FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isa. 1:18, Come now let us reason together. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--- Numbers 13: 30: Caleb stills the people and said," Let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus--Dispeller Of Darkness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    The story of blind Bartimaeus reveals a number of correlations with the condition of the lost sinner. This message points out some of those correlations.

    JESUS— DISPELLER OF DARKNESS Text: Col.1: 12; I Pet.2: 9; Luke 18: 35-37 Intro: In the days of Christ, to be blind was to experience not only physical darkness, but personal destitution as well. Such was the case of the blind man that Christ encountered near the city of Jericho. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ditch The Life Jacket Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,805 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 2:6-16 regarding the true wisdom spoken to the mature

    Text: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Title: Ditch the Life Jacket, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/1/2010, AM A. Opening illustration: Family Circus on Tues of the little boy walking into the ocean with dad in front of him walking backwards into the ocean; telling him not to go out “so far,” us unwilling to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010
     | 5,462 views

    Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

    Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Set-Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Trustfully Believe in God and get "Set-Right with God"

    8 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid relying on their own wits – and understanding – by Trusting and Believing God to keep his promises. REFERENCES: Genesis 14:22-24 NIV (But Abram said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To A Life Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,715 views

    We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that

    Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    God In His Proper Place Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    Sometimes, we do not have a right perspective of the Christian life because we do not have God where He belongs in our lives. He is not in His proper place.

    God in His Proper Place Griffith Baptist Church – 6/15/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 33 Main Verse: Psalms 33:13 - The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. The Introduction A man was driving in the country one day and he saw an old man sitting on a fence rail watching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 177 ratings
     | 80,606 views

    In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

    Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Carbaugh avatar

    Standing Strong In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,267 views

    In the face of uncertainty, Daniel remembers three truths that allow his faith to stand strong which leads to God receiving great praise.

    One thing is certain…nothing ever stays the same. I was on facebook this past week and I was noticing the updates posted by a friend with whom I went to college. She now lives in Maine and she posted the comment…the sun is out. A few minutes later she posted another comment that said…the sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Our Strong Foundation Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 23, 2007
     | 7,984 views

    I believe that everyone have faith. But many including some that are in the church, have faith in the things that are tangible, instead of the things that are not seen.

    FAITH,OUR STRONG FOUNDATION Hebrews 11:1-3 My brothers and my sister as we approach this series on faith, I am inclined to believe that we all have faith, but on different plains. As I had shared ever so briefly last week, that there are some that have faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist