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  • James Groce avatar

    Resorting To Restoration

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

    Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 30,318 views

    Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birthright Of The Christian…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    The Birthright of the Christian…

    The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    First part of a series of sermons dealing with faith, hope, and love.

    Living Faith A. Explain Series 1. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be talking about each one of these three virtues. We are going to try to increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dedication Of God

    Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,003 views

    A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

    Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    Message about what the cross of Jesus Christ has to teach us.

    The Message OF The Cross (Tell about triumphant entry into Jerusalem – Pharisee’s final rejection and plot – Greeks wanting to see Jesus – Jesus invitation to follow him – Voice of God the Father responding - ) all pointing to the culmination of Christ’s advent on the earth – the reason for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obtaining Our Victories

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    Using the weapons that we have to win the battles that are before us.

    “OBTAINING OUR VICTORIES” Intro: Why does it seem that we as Christians, sometimes face battles that are so imbearable to encounter and much more difficult to even go through. Our strength in God is shown by our willingness to face difficulties and to follow God’s leadership in overcoming them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How’s Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

    WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    A book I read once was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good can come from losing a loved one. Jesus said to His disciples on the mountain,"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". Why did Jesus teach this to His Disciples?

    22/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: , Good grief, Mourning, Repentance, Matthew 5, Sin | report Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! I once read a counselling book about helping those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The book was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Want The Power You Need The Passion Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    Passion is the driving force that leads us to seek God’s power and blessing.

    ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO I wonder how many of you gained an insight over the summer into the potential of your life as a Christian. You’ve seen the anointing of God on other people and you desire it – you dared to dream that you also can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men From Everywhere

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
     | 3,110 views

    From the story of the Wise men that traveled afar, we today can learn key principles to how we should respond to the birth and life of Christ.

    Wise Men from Everywhere Matthew 2:11 Intro Wise men from the East, came to worship the Christ child. How far had they traveled? How had these men seen the star in the East? How did they know it was the Messiah’s star? It is impossible to answer these questions. From the East came the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Them Dogs

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,566 views

    We Are Told To Beware Of Dogs. We are being warned about evil workers and false teachers. The Dogs in our text are men who are led by an evil spirit and not the Holy Spirit.

    This message did not originate with me. I heard an old black preacher deliver it many years ago. I think his name was Dr. S. M. Lockrage, but I'm not sure. We Are Told In Our Text To Beware Of Dogs. We are being warned about evil workers and false teachers. 2 Thessalonians 3:11-15 For we hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Can We Pray Up A Prophet?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    This sermon is about Hannah dedicating praying for a child but giving him to God, which in turns means the raising up of a Prophet! What if we prayed for god to raise up from among us a National Prophet?

    Illustration: Laurel and I with our first child. She didn’t want any pain meds… and then she did… a few minutes later, holding our first born son… the pain was gone. Interesting thing about birth, the mother can be exhausted, and in pain, shouting at their husband ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Vine And Branches: Pruning Part 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    Lesson in Spiritual Pruning. When a branch is pruned, it must remember its roots, to draw its strength and life’s blood. It must push forth from a dormant bud, that it might bear more fruit in its next season of life.

    7.20.2008 The Vine and the Branches Part 2:Pruning (Botany lesson 2) By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: John 15:2 John 15:1-16 Jeremiah 23:5 Romans 11:16-24 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 8:28 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    You Better Be Skeered 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010
     | 5,150 views

    Exposition of Daniel 10:1-9 about the fear of the Lord that Daniel expressed as he saw Jesus

    Text: Daniel 10:1-21, Title: You Better Be Skeered, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/9/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about Lt. Dan (in the movie Forest Gump) shouts at God in the storm… B. Background to passage: about two years after the huge prayer of repentance and the 70 weeks promise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist