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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Levels Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    The Levels of Faith - Rom. 4:20,21 - How to grow in the faith using four essential steps!

    The Levels of Faith Illustration:Abraham staggered not at the promises of God but grew strong in faith being fully persuaded that what God had promised He had the power to perform it. (Romans 4:20,21) Let us grow up in all aspects into Christ who is the head. (Eph. 4:15) But we all with open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Sermon 2 in the Series of the "I am..." Looking at the Light of the World

    I am the Light of the World Bro. Rodney A. Fry Introduction The “I am” Series Smart as a 5th Grader – Lets name the other “I am’s” This morning we learned about Christ being the – I am the Bread of Life What are the others? I am the Light of the World I am the Good Shepherd I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude White avatar

    Don't Be A Lame

    Contributed by Claude White on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    Christ the Great deliverer!

    Lame - 1 a : having a body part and especially a limb so disabled as to impair freedom of movement b : marked by stiffness and soreness a lame shoulder 2 : lacking needful or desirable substance : WEAK, INEFFECTUAL a lame excuse 3 slang : not being in the know : SQUARE I. YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Place, Wrong Time

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,071 views

    THE DISCIPLES WERE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR FISHING, BUT BECAUSE THAT IS NOT WHERE GOD COMMISSIONED THEM TO BE, IT WAS THE WRONG TIME. ARE YOU WHERE GOD WANTS YOU?

    SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:1-3 SUBJECT: RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME PATIENCE – VIRTUE SLOTHFULNESS – SIN CHALLENGE – BELIEVER . . . LEARN HOW TO DISCERN . . . GOD WAITING ON YOU/I TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE VERSUS YOU/I WAITING ON GOD TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE CRITICAL . . . ABRAHAM AND SARAI . . . HEBREW ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Difference Does The Resurrection Of Jesus Make Today?

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Message about the impact of the resurrection.

    What Difference Does The Resurrection Make? John 20:17-22 17Jesus said* to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.’” 18Mary Magdalene came*, announcing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions About Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    A. Are You Sure That You Have Eternal Life? B. Make Sure by Coming in Faith to Christ Today

    Questions about Eternal Life Series on 1 John 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction A. Life Is Short at Its Longest 1. The psalmist’s conclusion: 70-80 years (Ps. 90:10) 2. Our average life span is still in that range B. Jesus Came to Offer Something Better 1. "Everlasting life" (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Was Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,269 views

    WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I CAME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST? I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE! BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! HERE ARE THE NT PASSAGES STATING WHO "I WAS" B.C.

    I WAS... Romans ...still powerless ...God’s enemy ...a slave to sin ...in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness ...free from the control of righteousness ...controlled by the flesh ...bearing fruit for death ...serving the old way of the law ...bound by the law ...at one time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Are You Building Your House?

    Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    Understand that in order to stand firm, you first have to have a strong foundation.

    There is a distinction between the two foundations that Jesus tells us about in Matthew 7: 24-29, by which he used a parable describing that there is only one way to get to heaven. It’s funny to me to also note that a similar story that we are all aware of tells the same story; The Three little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Sin To Life Through Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    First & Second Adam; Sin and Righteousness; the cause and the cure..

    Out of Sin to Life through Grace (From death to Life through Grace) Romans 5:12 - 21 The one thing that all people have in common is sin. How did sin enter the human race? This is what Paul teaches here. Paul makes a comparison between two people: Adam and Christ; sin and righteousness; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Ways To Successfully Deal With Peer Pressure, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Teaching our youth and children, ways in which to successfully deal with peer pressure.

    Peer pressure Part 5 Ways to successfully deal with peer pressure 1. Choose friends wisely by surrounding yourselves with friends whose values are similar a. Studies have shown that when friends stand with you, it is much easier to withstand peer pressure Read Eccl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Blizzard avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

    THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Secret To Trusting God

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    This short dialog based sermon investigates the secrets for learning to trust God given by Solomon in Proverbs 3.

    The Secret to Trusting God Proverbs 3:5-12 The last time we were together we talked about learning to trust God. Well Solomon as wise as he was left us a pretty good teaching on learning the secret to trusting God. Let¡¦s look at it together. 1) Do not lean on your own understanding ¡V often our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    What happens when a man does not plan for eternity.This parable deals with the sin of covetousness.

    THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL Luke 12:13-34 How would you finish this statement, “A man’s life is measured by _______________”? Paul said the commandment; “Thou shalt not covet” was the commandment that convicted him (Romans 7:7).What is covetousness? Your worth is not measured by your possessions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Woman Who Knew How To Listen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    So let me ask you this question: Do you know how to listen to others---and, more importantly, to God?

    A Woman Who Knew How to Listen (Matt. 26:1-13) 1. The Art of paying attention is becoming a lost art… 2. When the Pilgrims settled American, 2 hour sermons… 3. Thirty years ago, average attention span of adults 40 to 60 minutes 4. Now, down to 15 to 20; our entire society is becoming an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    Does our Christian life present the non Christian community with an example that causes them to decide in favor of becoming a Christian?

    Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 Title: “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That’s a pretty personal question, but one that every one of us ought to answer. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal