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  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,124 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Discerning Good And Evil

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Seven questions that new Christians can ask themselves in helping to discern good and evil.

    As Christians, we are zealous to serve the Lord that paid for our Salvation with His very life. We want to please Him in all that we do. However, if we are new in the Faith, we realize that our knowledge of the Christian walk is lacking. In our day-to-day life, determining what is right and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is What I Seek

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    What should a Chrisian seek after? Spiritual Desire, Love for God’s House,Spiritual Vision.

    THIS IS WHAT I SEEK PSALM 27:4 Rev. Michael Fogaras ¡§One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. If there is one thing in my walk with God I desire most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Undying Love For His People Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,435 views

    God’s greates desire was to reconcile His people back to Himself. He used the prophet Hosea to illustrate His love and desire to have His people restored.

    God’s Love Hosea 3 Review Hosea Chapter three is an illustration of God’s love toward His people. Oh the depth and richness of God’s love toward us. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Baton To The Next Leader

    Contributed by Michael Blakley on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    6 steps Joshua took when was time for him to step aside for a new leader that are worth repeating today.

    LEADERS EQUIPPING WORKERS Joshua 23: 1-14 (Note to reader, I developed these ideas in great detail during the actual sermon. I am leaving them to you, but outline should serve nicely) Joshua gives Ministry Leader a model to follow when it’s time to prepare new leader to take over a work you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Baton To The Next Leader

    Contributed by Michael Blakley on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    6 steps Joshua took when was time for him to step aside for a new leader that are worth repeating today.

    LEADERS EQUIPPING WORKERS Joshua 23: 1-14 (Note to reader, I developed these ideas in great detail during the actual sermon. I am leaving them to you, but outline should serve nicely) Joshua gives Ministry Leader a model to follow when it’s time to prepare new leader to take over a work you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rewards Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,766 views

    Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

    Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Trust ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    Trusting God one hundred percent as seen in King Hezekiah’s life.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: We see the reality of the verses here in Isaiah 30 being lived out in Isaiah 37 where King Hezekiah and the whole of Judah is under threat by Assyria - they are confronted with a BIG and REAL PROBLEM - a multiplication of the forces of darkness against them. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Exposing Spiritual Pride

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fruitfulness Is God's Will

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,822 views

    In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission.

    Introduction: Fruitfulness is God’s will for us. In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. Let us examine our lives even as the gardener ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    Third message in the series "God’s Lost and Found from Luke 15. This message deals with the prodigal son and the fact that when we stray awy from God we don’t cease being His child. He welcomes us home with open arms.

    We started, several weeks ago, a series of messages on God’s Lost and Found from Luke chapter 15. We came to realize that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable with three different parts, or examples that each illustrates the love of the Lord Jesus for those that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Viii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    God blesses those who are treated badly for doing right.

    Today is our final sermon in the series entitled "The Be-Attitudes." We will be addressing the issue of persecution. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 5:10-12. Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healin' Power - A Case Study Of An Early Apostolic Miracle Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    The marvelous example of the healing of a lame man which we find in Acts 3:1-11 is by no means a mere miracle for the display of power. Rather even this event is a powerful fulfillment of Prophecy in the Messianic Age.

    INTRODUCTION The marvelous example of the healing of a lame man which we find in Acts 3:1-11 is by no means a mere miracle for the display of power. Rather even this event is a powerful fulfillment of Prophecy in the Messianic Age: Isaiah 35:1; Mic 4:6; Zeph 3:19 Miracles in the Messianic Age: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    Living In This World Ii Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    I. (vs. 5) Christ completed work A. Eternal Salvation 1. vs. 4 kindness and love of God appeared 2. initiating and fulfilling the act of salvation 3. totally of God’s action B. The result of God’s purpose in Christ 1. He saved us 2. not because of our deeds a. what we have done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Rash Systems Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    To truly celebrate Easter we must appraising Calvary

    Six systems of Sin To truly celebrate Easter we must appraising Calvary Rev 1:5 - And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, · Object ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal