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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Firing The Kid Ceo Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

    Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    Biblical Guidance Concerning Abortion Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    What does the Bible teach concerning abortion. It certainly holds up the sanctity of life. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get ful

    BIBLICAL GUIDANCE CONCERNING ABORTION JER. 1:1-5 1 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Let's Put Away Partiality Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    We must strive to put away partiality in our life and from our midst. Let’s look at God’s word for direction in this light.

    Let’s Put away Partiality FAVORITISM There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosts Of The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    We as Christians have the blessed experience of hosting God’s Holy Ghost within us. Since God is present within us, we might remember to walk in a manner that is pleasing and glorifying to HIM.

    Hosts of the Holy Ghost Who is HE? What does HE do? Who is HE? But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his [Rom. 8:9]. Who is the Holy Spirit and is HE in your life? We learn that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Sins Against The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    A sermon outlining the sins of blasphemy, grieving and quenching of the Spirit

    Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #3 ¡§Sins Against the Spirit¡¨ Text: Matthew 12:30-32 OPENING JOKE: ¡§Four Preachers Confess¡¨ Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, ¡§Our people come to us and pour out their hearts, confess certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation By Works? Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

    Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware False Prophets

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his hearers against false prophets, giving them criteria by which they may recognize them when they come.

    Beware False Prophets Deuteronomy 11:18 – 32, Psalm 31:1-5,19-24, Romans 3:21-25a,28, Matthew 7:21-27 I do not know many words spoken by Jesus which are more OBVIOUSLY compelling for Christians today that those read in the gospel appointed for today. These words appear at the very end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Another Kind Of Grief

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,867 views

    Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

    Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    O Father, Where Art Thou? Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    We pray, "Our Father, which art in heaven," but we often wonder if he is there at all. What do we do with unanswered prayer?

    Our Father, which art in heaven… When we pray, we pray to God. Have you ever wondered if God is paying any attention? I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Freedom Is Possible" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Freedom from the slavery of sin is possible. Why then do many Christians never seem to attain the freedom that Christ intended for them to have?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 3, 2005 “Why Freedom is Possible” Romans 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we talk about freedom in our Christian life, we are referring to freedom from the slavery of sin--not freedom to live any old way we please. Today’s scripture was written mainly to Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus' Words Still Our Storms

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    PENTECOST 5(B) - Jesus’ words still our storms because God’s Law could easily overcome us but God’s Gospel constantly preserves us.

    JESUS’ WORDS STILL OUR STORMS (Outline) MARK 4:35-41 - June 19, 2005 - PENTECOST 5 INTRO: Once again today we are vividly reminded that our trust and confidence is placed our almighty God. In a society that emphasizes self-trust and reliance on no one else—trust in God is sometimes a very rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Harvey avatar

    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

    C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

    Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Unlimited Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

    Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    To Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    To be like Christ is to be a servant !

    To Be Like Christ Mark 10:42-45 These words of Jesus are spoken in response to a request made by James & John. I. The Ambitious Request. V.35-37 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist