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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Spiritual Champions

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    winning for Christ

    Intro: The other day a sports channel did the top 10 sports rivalries and of course, Auburn-Alabama was on that list. People in Alabama live and breathe football. I like the writings of Paul because he uses sporting terms to give spiritual lessons. Since we live in a football state, I will use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,079 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,453 views

    A prayer prayed by Sampson not long before his death.

    Introduction: This PM we are going to study a very unique prayer among the prayers of the Bible. There are not many prayers in the Bible that were uttered at or near the time of death of the person who prayed the prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ prayed while He was dying on the cross, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Amazed

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    The power and love of Jesus Christ over Satan and this world continue to amaze me.

    I AM AMAZED Luke 4:31-36 INTRO. I have been frightened several times, startled many times and stunned a few times; but I am amazed each time I read in the Holy Book about the love, compassion and power of the Son of God. Our text says "And they were all amazed". Jesus had just demonstrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    Even in this day and age, the voice of hope has not been silenced. The cry still comes to each one of us in the wilderness of our lives, to repent and reconcile with the one who is holding the door to the Kingdom.

    Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 15. And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16. John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living An Intentional Life

    Contributed by James Constable on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 35,051 views

    John 15 4-5 Remain in me and I will remain in you. We must live an intentional life to remain in Him.

    Sermon: Living an Intention Life I started thinking about our “walk with Christ” and what it is that God calls us to do. One thing I think we are called to do is to live an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Have Mercy

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    Do unto others as you would have others do unto you

    Mercy Me Scripture Reference: Psalms 136:1-3 Psalms 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. Mercy - 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Adolescence

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    Just as we need to grow physically, so we need to grow spiritually

    Tonight I’m going to start by telling you a joke. A door-to-door salesman is selling encyclopaedias. He knocks on the door of a house and when the man of the house answers, the salesman begins to expound the virtues of his product. He hasn’t got very far into his sales pitch when the prospective ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Hearing God In Creation Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    Just as we can get to know an artist through their art, we can know God through His creation

    How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus July 8, 2007 Hearing God in his Creation Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, how to recognize God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Watch For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

    WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Jesus Is Missing

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,268 views

    A message encouraging all of us that we do not allow Jesus to be missing from our lives.

    When Jesus Is Missing Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: Some times while doing something which is right, and good, we forget the most important thing. That can be said of Joseph, and Mary and what occurs in our text today. Joseph, Mary and Jesus had left their home in Nazareth and traveled approx 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Sermon 9: Origin Of The Curse

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,627 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION This passage contains what is commonly called "the curse" that applies to six areas: (1) Animals, (2) The serpent, (3) Satan, (4) Woman, (5) The earth, (6) Man. "And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    A Message We Don't Like

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,763 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

    Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "What World Is This?”

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 1,960 views

    A look at the parallels between the world when Jesus was born and now.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:1 – 2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 3:1 “What World Is This?” I. Christmas shatters the silence. A. “In those days...” What were they like? 1. Israel was ruled by Rome. a. Rome controlled the government... secular and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    What It Takes To Be Christ's Disciple

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Learning how to follow Jesus.

    What It Takes To Be Christ’s Disciples John 17:6-10 INTRO: Read Text ‒ What is a “disciple?” What is involved in being a disciple of Jesus? ‒ “Disciple” in N.T from the root word for “mathematics.” Means a learner, or a pupil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ