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  • David Ritsema avatar

    A Strongman Contest

    Contributed by David Ritsema on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,493 views

    Jesus takes on the strong man (the devil) and plunders his stronghold demonstrating his power over the enemy and mutual victory through Christ.

    It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Turkey And Blessings

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

    Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

    ?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

    1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Ministry That Heals Hurts Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    Another in a series concerning our church purpose statement; this one about the church as a place where healing (spiritual and otherwise) can take place.

    “…Ministry That Heals Hurts,…” Matthew 8:1-7 July 29, 2001 Introduction I don’t know if it’s pride, or just a sense of being awed by the fact that God would use someone like me, but I like to tell people that I’m a minister. Maybe it’s because I’m a walking testimony to the fact that God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible With God!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,369 views

    We serve the God of the Impossible... Do you believe that? It will change how we live when we really take hold of this truth.

    "Nothing Is Impossible For God!" Pastor Glenn Newton December 5, 2004 LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Time And The Task

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,593 views

    A sermon for our covenant (rededication) service just after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of Boxing day 2004. Covers suffering, taking the gospel and commitment.

    Time and the task. Sun 2nd Jan 2005 pm .WBC After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26th Dec 2004 Luke 13:1-5 and Eph 3:1-21 FALL AND FRAILTY Like me, shocked and pained by images on screen? - but I want to say, this has strengthened to me why I am a Christian and not something else (more on point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Parry avatar

    Do Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    "Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something." (Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanerZee,p.97)

    DO NOT STEAL (Ex.20:1-15; Mt. 21:28-32) (“Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something” Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanderZee, p.97) It’s obvious from all the security in our stores and the high rates we pay for car insurance that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Tested And Trained

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    There are three points for us to consider as we take a Biblical look at God’s purposes in allowing afflictions to come upon His chosen people.

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Title: Tested and Trained Theme: Understanding God’s Purpose in Afflictions Listen as I read 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

    The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Tip Of The Spear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,720 views

    There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

    Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    The Blood Of Christ - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.”

    Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday AM, March 2nd, 2008 I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    The Power Of A Choice

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,855 views

    It made you who you are, it is your problem and it is the answer, it will take were you truley wish to be. It is your God given choice.

    POWER OF A CHOICE Deu 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deu 30:20 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come: From Good To Better Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,039 views

    God specializes in changing people; taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are, to where we ought to be.

    II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ?_introduction Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    This series takes a look at the life and ministry of Christ through the eyes of the gospel writers. The introductory sermon outlines some important facts about the gospels.

    TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS John 21:24-25 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist