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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Declaring War On Sin

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times--Daily Faith"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    We must bring our faith out of the future and into the present for it to be effective.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 18, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--Daily Faith” John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: How easy is it for you to have faith for today? Sometimes we think of faith in terms of the future. Next year “my ship will come in.” Next month I will see things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

    “How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,639 views

    Since God has forgiven us, we must forgive others.

    FORGIVING OTHERS Text: Matt. 18:21-35; 6:14-15 Introduction A. Read Matt. 18:21-35 B. Last week we talked about God’s forgiving us. 1. Sinners 2. Deserved death 3. If we confess C. Today we are going to talk about another aspect of forgiveness—forgiving others. Transition: Jesus illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running To Win Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,182 views

    Our journey of faith is a race, and we must run that race to win.

    Running to Win Text: 1 Cor. 9:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Have You Produced

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    We must evaluate ourselves to see what have we produced.

    Luke 13:6-7 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Am I A Jerk At Work? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    The attitudes I must have in order for others to enjoy working with me.

    AM I A JERK AT WORK? Part 2 of 6 of the series "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" I originally titled this week’s message "When You Work With a Jerk," but as I continued studying the Scriptures a different perspective presented itself. The Bible talks a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Commission, Our Mission

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Jesus is coming again, but first the gospel must be preached to all the earth.

    His Commission is Our mission Matthew 24:14 As a young believer on the campus of West Chester State, I remember how excited I was at the news that Jesus Christ was coming again. Even though I had been in church my whole life, I can honestly say that it never occurred to me that Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Depravity

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    Three reasons we must grasp an understanding of man’s depravity.

    Romans 5:12 Depravity Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 12, 2006 Introduction Tonight as we take up our subject of depravity, remember that we are considering anchors of our faith. An anchor is something that will hold us in place when the winds of change and compromise come up and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Made You!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    To accept the God of Salvation, you must accept Him as the God of Creation.

    GOD MADE YOU! Scripture: John 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman Certainly, you believe something about creation. The humanist educators will teach you that you were evolved, not created. Those who embrace the teachings of Scripture are taught that God made all things. Certainly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

    WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Non-Negotiables Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,337 views

    A look at what must be present in order for our actions to be considered worship.

    Non-Negotiables of Worship Psalm 33:1-9 “I propose we drive a nail in the altar. Or the pulpit. Or the Communion table. Or the organ bench…or pipes. Or the Choirmaster’s music stand. Or any place visible and significantly shocking to provide a counterpart to the ancient door at Wittenberg. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Believing Heart"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,136 views

    God will give us wisdom for trials, but we must ask, believing.

    “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man expect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Two Paths Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    Jesus said we must choose either the narrow or the broad path.

    Taking the Right Path The Broad Way The marks of this way The way of the crowd. Last summer, Katie Brule’s friend called her and asked her to go to a party. Katie, 16, declined, but her friend wouldn’t take no for an answer and Katie caved in. At the party, she felt pressure from those around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secret To Fishing

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on May 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    In order to fish for men, believers must learn the importance of following Christ

    The Secret to Fishing Luke 9:23-26 Billy Bob and Jethro decided to go fishing on a cool spring day. They arrived at the lake early in the morning and dropped in their lines in the water. After fishing for a few hours, Billy Bob caught dozens of fish while Jethro hadn’t even got a bite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist