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  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Having A Pit Bull Mentality

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,986 views

    This sermon shows how we should have the determination of a Pit Bull to do God’s will and constantly seeking and encouraging those to find Christ who do not have a relationship with Jesus the Christ.

    Introduction: When I think of pit bulls my mind automatically goes to that dog that has a mind set of not letting go. Once it gets a hold of you it will not let go. It is determined no matter what to hold on to its victim until its victim is dead. A pit bull’s jaws are designed to lock together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Valued Words Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,716 views

    It takes a change of heart as well as a change of mind that we might speak righteously. Yet the difficult task of refining our speaking process is worth the effort, for the righteous use valued words that bring blessings

    THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VALUED WORDS PROVERBS 10: 31-32 Words spring from the heart and are then formed by the mind. If the heart is pure, righteous speech should flow out of it. If the heart is wicked it also flows from the mouth. Yet even if the heart is pure it is not a given that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Apostasy

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 6,167 views

    Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. In this message we will see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

    Tonight’s passage is a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Tonight we see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18. Here is the heartbreak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Is Like A Alarm Clock - Salvation Is Near Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    Do we realize how close it is?

    Concordia Lutheran Church 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29,2009 Advent is like a….Alarm Clock? Salvation is Near! Romans 13:11-14 † In Immanu-El’s Name † To all here today, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace!!, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wes Richard avatar

    When Death Invades A Congregation Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008
     | 18,484 views

    Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

    Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

    “Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad To The Bone

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 6:16-19.

    Evening Service for 10/17/2010 Proverbs 6:16-19 HoHum: A. Are people good or evil? 83% in a study said that people are basically good. B. If we leave a child to himself, what will happen? Will he become good or bad? C. I think that there are good elements in everyone because we all created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Perfectly Joined Together Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,875 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

    Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Built We The Wall Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

    In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Mockers In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,725 views

    Live expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ.

    1. I’ve shared this before but it’s worth repeating again, I really believe we’re living in the LAST DAYS. • The FINAL DAYS leading up to the coming of the Lord, the rapture of the church! • We’re seeing things in our generation that were never seen. • Israel, Technology, Knowledge Increasing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    The message looks at the identity of Jesus as found in John 7. The brothers, the people, the Pharisees and Jesus give us the answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?"

    Who is Jesus? John 7:1-44 Introduction In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but divinely called. 9% states Jesus was divine because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,354 views

    An understanding of grace

    INTRO: We learned today God expects us to be holy [Be ye hold because I am holy]. -Holy means to be set apart, a cut above. God wants us to think and act on his level. 1.God is not a cruel God. He is not going to expect us to do something we can’t do. 2.God, when we accept Jesus in our heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    04 Life Encounter: It's Security Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,694 views

    KNOW THAT: ❶. I Am Protected ❷. I Am Chosen ❸. I Am Liberated

    Security Ever since 9/11 security is on our minds in every way imaginable Homeland Security - Is to protect the United States from hazards, both internal and external, natural and man-made. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 3: Lot Is Not The Heir. Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
     | 5,883 views

    Lot makes the wrong choice and sells out his inheritance for the promised riches of this world

    The Life of Abraham, Part 3: Lot is not the Heir. Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction In the last lesson, we left Abram heading back to the desert, having been expelled from Egypt with all he possessed. And we can see from the beginning of the text today that Abram managed to spoil the Egyptians in much ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,672 views

    A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

    As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran