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  • John Deaton avatar

    Three Steps To A Life Changing Conversion

    Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,275 views

    Three things that Paul goes through in his conversion that should be applied to our lives.

    There are three steps that we see Paul go through in the book of Acts that lead to his life changing conversion. We are going to look at those three steps and see how they apply to our lives today. The first of these steps is ..... 1. Seeing (Acts 22:6) A.) God will reveal him self to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Grieve Over Sin? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    also investigates why they don’t! [10 THINGS SIN DOES IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN]

    Why do Christians Grieve over Sin? Rom. 7:15-25 Why do Christians resent the presence of sin in their lives? Why do Christians want more than anything to be sanctified? Because we realize that sin... 1. Grieves the Holy Spirit Eph. 4:30 “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    5 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

    “5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Don't Forget The Salt

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,687 views

    Salty things are spoken by Christ, to remind us of who we are and what we need.

    October 19, 2003 Mark 9:38-50 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    This sermon deals with the choices we make in life which rob us of other things.

    Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat 10/26/03 NLF I Samuel 15:13-23 Luke 10:38-41 Let’s meet a few people today. Randall is the star football player on the team. Last week against Southside, Randall rushed for 250 yards, and scored six touchdowns in the 70 to 6 blowout of East River. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    No matter how things might appear immpossible to ue, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

    October 12th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome........... Thanks to all of you for your prayers while my wife and I were away in Jamaica. Thanks to our ministers who preached and taught in my absence. Thanks for your love and your kindness...........I had a time to relax, but I did not get a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Sharp Dressed Man

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

    I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

    How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

    The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O, Hell!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    What hell is like. Things you can learn from what Jesus said.

    O, Hell! Luke 16:19-31 Through the years, I’ve enjoyed reading epitaphs, on head stones in cemeteries. I remember seeing a list of funny ones, perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • McClinton Hall avatar

    I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,845 views

    This sermon allows us to look at the things of the world that is hindering us from following Jesus.

    I Gave Up Everything To Follow Him And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, the saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    The Boat Of Salvation

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Three things...1. Get in the boat, 2. Stay in the boat, 3. Love the boat

    The Boat of Salvation INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained his dog to do things no other dog on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Obedience Is Our Obligation

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,109 views

    Using an acrostic on the word "obey," this message deals with some things that are involved in obedience to the Lord.

    Obedience Is Our Obligation Text: Acts 5: 29 Intro: Obligations are something that most of us take very seriously. Most people feel that once they’ve committed themselves to something, such as a monthly payment or a promise of another kind, they should do everything in their power to fulfill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Clinging To Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 20,257 views

    We cling to people and things to give us security and all of these let us down.

    14That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him. 15This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin. 16So let us come boldly to the throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Miller avatar

    You Have What You Say

    Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 34,697 views

    You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

    YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal