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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Facing Reality Or Fighting God's Truth? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    We are better off taking our position as lost and helpless sinners before God than we are fighting Him with our objections and rationalizations.

    Facing Reality or Fighting God’s Truth? (Romans 3:1-20) 1. LONDON (Reuters) - A leading British brain surgeon has been suspended from work following a dispute over a bowl of soup. Dr Terence Hope was sent home from the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where newspapers say there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do We Need A Savior?

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,696 views

    This is one of the marvelous passages in Scripture and often preached by many but this takes a unique look at God’s Gracious gift in Jesus Christ His Son.

    “Why Do We Need A Savior?” John 3:16 Because Of… A. A SACRED PERSON. (v. 16a) For God Leviticus 11:44; Matthew 5:48; 1 John 1:7; 3:3; Deuteronomy 32:4; Exodus 34:6-7; Jeremiah 42:5; Psalm 100:5; 136:1-3; 2 Peter 3:9 B. A STRONG PASSION. (v. 16b) so loved 1 John 3:1-2, 16; 4:8-10, 16, 19; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    Seize The Opportunity!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,312 views

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

    Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Farewell To The Flesh (Mardi Gras Carnival)

    Contributed by James May on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,172 views

    This sermon deals with the evils of Mardi Gras and its effect upon the heart, mind and soul of men, especially Christians who take part in the revelry.

    FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Since we live in south Louisiana, I think it would be timely for this message concerning the Mardi Gras season. It’s that time again; the time for King Cakes, Purple and Gold decorations, costumes and decadence beyond description. This is the time when the true heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The Power Of The Transformed Life, Do You Have It?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    How God wants and is able to take our old life and transform it by his power and grace when we give our life to him.

    The Power of the Transformed Life, Do you Have it? Glenn Newton, Feb. 15, 2004 ISA 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.ISA 40:29 He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Are You Devoted To The Apostle's Teaching? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    Doctrine is imporatnt, and is useful for our growth in Christ. We need to be sure that we take God’s Word and the study of his word seriously.

    “Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching?” Introduction: When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Step At A Time

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,558 views

    There are two vital things that Jesus wants to know - are you ready for the test? And are you willing to take just one step to become closer to God?

    A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he can’t swim, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,890 views

    When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

    RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 4 The Next Step Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008
     | 3,078 views

    Take the Next step it is mostly likely your ministry for now You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

    MBMB 4 Discovering you Ministry/Service is about Getting a dream/desire/vision/mission. Without one you’ll perish, even here you’ll perish God’s Calling may come out of your Moan/Complaint God’s Calling may come as a direct Word to your life. Prophecy… God’s calling may come cause your Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forward March

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,588 views

    When the Lord commanded the People of Isreal to move forward, the sea had not yet been parted! Often we must take the first step!

    FORWARD MARCH! EXODUS 14:1-25 What do we need to move forward for God? DETERMINATION IN OUR HEARTS and DARING IN OUR FAITH! Exodus 13:21-22 21 By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Fasting To Feasting Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
     | 6,925 views

    God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. He has done it in the past, and He will do it again.

    Fasting to Feasting September 21, 2008 Zech 8:18-23 Intro: God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. Remember Abraham and Sarah – old, childless, wandering. God turned their barrenness into a nation of people still prominent today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Elijah's Depression

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,139 views

    Beginning with a monologue that takes some poetic license as Elijah passes the mantle to Elisha, this teaching gives tips from a Biblical model on dealing with depression.

    [This sermon began with a monologue. It presumed that Elijah needed to fill Elisha in on what had gone before. With dramatic license, it recounts what is in the Bible’s account, even though the Bible doesn’t specify that Elijah actually filled Elisha in or needed to fill Elisha in on Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Way To The Father's House Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 25,279 views

    This chapter is filled with promises addressed directly to the community of faith. If we take hold of these promises our anxious perspective will be changed & our faith will be increased.

    JOHN 14: 1 – 6 THE WAY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE The disciples were completely bewildered and discouraged. Jesus had said He was going away (7:34; 8:21; 12:8, 35; 13:33), that He would die (12:32-33), that one of the Twelve was a traitor (13:21), that Peter would disown Him three times (13:38), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,087 views

    For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

    A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Naves avatar

    The 7ups Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,722 views

    God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

    Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ