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  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    Babel Revisited

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    We revisit Babel when we place other things before God, seek other ways to God and trust in our own ambitions

    BABEL REVISITED TEXT: GENESIS 10:8-11, 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful. Words can be negative. They can kill, maim, abuse, and ridicule. Do you remember hearing about the missionary kid (MK) who committed suicide? He wrote a suicide note to his parents saying that he could no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting In The Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

    A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

    Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    (Jesus At The) First Church Of Nazareth

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    With all these recent events that had taken place, Jesus wanted His closest and dearest friends and relatives to know Who He really was.

    (Jesus at the) First Church of Nazareth Introduction: One part of preaching that can be fun is coming up with titles for sermons. Titles can say little or nothing, or they can say a mouthful. Do you notice anything missing from this one tonight? The answer may not be that obvious at first…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Donaldson avatar

    Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

    Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

    Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #9 - Speaking The Truth Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    White lies. . . Half-truth. . . They’re no big deal! The only place truth matters these days is in the courtroom, right? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. “A salesman knocked on the door of a house. The mother didn’t want to talk to the guy, so she told her little boy to tell him she couldn’t come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

    (This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Where Do You Live?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Do you life UPtown or DOWNtown? Do you live a life of plenty, or do you live in a salt lands and parched place of the desert?

    Each one of us knows where we live, don’t we? We know which state welive in, which county welive in and most of us even know what street we live on. When we leave church today, we will go directly to the street we live on, and I doubt if there is anyone here today who will end up walking into the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael West avatar

    Know What To Know Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    What would happen to Christians and the need in this world if we could get to the place where we really could believe God at His Word?

    Sunday August 13, 2006 at River of Life Ministries Series: Move It Part 4 Sermon: Know What To Know by Pastor Michael West Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12 After Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead, there was a distinct change in the disciples. They went from the average everyday man, to bold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Pierce avatar

    Do-Overs Are Not Just For The Playground

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,449 views

    We must come to a place that we realize that God has extended grace and forgivness to us and we are to extend that to those around us as well.

    Do-Overs are Not Just for the Playground Big Idea: Our relationship with God: He allows us do-overs when we commit to doing the right things. Our relationship with each other: We must allow be willing to give and receive do-overs. Open: Talk about being a kid on the playground and getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Way Home

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    Jesus has created a heavenly home for you. He reveals 1. The Place. 2. The Plan 3. The People. and 4. The Power to help us

    “The Way Home” February 10TH, 2008 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Poor Widow - Release Your Old Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    Placing the coins in the offering, was a greatest act of faith Jesus had seen all day, for what she gave was her total trust to God.

    Note: This was preached on Ash Wednesday, but the content is good anytime of the year. The first two sections support the final section about the poor widow and call for a recommitment to Jesus. God bless. - Peter What is it that God is looking for in our lives? When God sits back and looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Tip Of The Spear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,580 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

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Same, Only Different

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,140 views

    A sermon showing the similarities and the differences between John the Baptist and his cousin Jesus. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    MATTHEW 3:1-3a ‘In those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the Desert of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah.’ Beginning in VERSE 4-6 ‘John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair and he had a leather belt ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Living Under God's Umbrella Of Provision

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,004 views

    How can we find a full life in the emptiest of places? Isaiah lets us in on the secret to God’s provision in today’s economy.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God July 6, 2008 Living Under God’s Umbrella of Provision Isaiah 58:11 Introduction: Today I want to read you a verse out of the book of Isaiah from four different translations: “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist