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  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,863 views

    Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

    STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Chair

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

    5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One More Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,035 views

    At birth Samson was called into a Nazirite vow. It consisted of never tasting alcohol, staying away from the dead, and never cutting the hair. (A lifestyle of outward consecration.) 1. Love God. 2. Loving our neighbor.

    One More Time Judges 16:28NKJ Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” At birth Samson was called into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "No Longer Bound"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 22, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 48,870 views

    The demon possessed man of Gadaranes was bound by about 6000 demons, but when they people of the city came to see what happened they found he was No Longer Bound.

    “No Longer Bound” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 5 : 1-9 & 15 Opening: It is often said that the greatest accomplishment the devil has done is that he convinces people that he does not exist. What the devil does so many times is he tries to cause people to believe that some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Easter- The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,069 views

    All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

    Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What It Means To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 277 ratings
     | 22,853 views

    What is the new birth?

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? John 3:1-16 I. Born Again Defined. A. The strong assertion, “Except a man be born again.” The word “again” (anoôthen PWS: 80) has three different meanings in Greek. It means... 1. From the first: from the beginning or completely and fully 2. Again: a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray, Plan And Move Out! Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.

    Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deliverance From Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

    Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Visitng The Temple

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    Jesus’ visit to the Temple as a boy. The sermon focuses on getting it right on the inside. Also, a new year’s theme.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas 1 December 31, 2000 Luke 2:41-52, Col. 3:12-17 “Visiting the Temple” Can you remember what it feels like to walk into a vast, monumental building? Think of some of the places you’ve been. If you grew up in the country, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 401 ratings
     | 64,853 views

    A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

    Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,112 views

    Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

    What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Raymond Petzholt avatar

    Learning To Listen To God In Prayer

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,419 views

    For a life changing prayer life we must learn to listen as well as speak to God.

    We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer Prayer: It is a great privilege and a great responsibility for the people of God. When Israel was going through a tough time in Her history and the people asked Samuel to pray for them, Samuel responded with these words: “Moreover as for me, God forbid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Servitude Or Gratitude

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    Are Christians obligated to keep the law? What is the Christian’s relationship to the laws of God?

    SERVITUDE OR GRATITUDE THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW ROMANS 7:1-6 Are the Ten Commandments binding on us today? Are Christians obligated to keep the law? Why make a big deal about modes of baptism or place an emphasis on tithing? Isn’t that simply legalism? Aren’t we under grace and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Nothing In Between Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    “How much more of a fool is the man that says there is a God and doesn’t act on it, rather than the man that says there is no God?” If society can get us to Laugh at sin than they can get us to accept it. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video

    American Idols – 4 “Nothing in Between” Ps 14:1 1The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary gives this definition: “In Scripture the ‘fool’ primarily is the person who casts off the fear of God and thinks and acts as if he could safely disregard the eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist