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  • Keith Edwards avatar

    A Biblical Response To Homosexuality, Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on Aug 9, 2012
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     | 8,199 views

    This two-part message offers a biblical response to the issue of homosexuality. It speaks the truth in the context of grace and love.

    A Biblical Response to Homosexuality Centerpointe Church (2 Timothy 3:1–8 NLT-SE) “You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Balance Of Truth And Grace

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    Jesus came with grace to fulfill the Law and not to make the Law void.

    Divine Balance of Truth and Grace May 15, 2011 Gen. 19 Lev. 18, 20 John 8:2-11 1 Peter 1:13-16 Romans 1 1 Cor. 6 There’s a story that comes from many years ago in England. At that time, they still used balanced scales to buy and sell food. Well, it seems that a baker sued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,979 views

    Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

    Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

    Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

    “Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Armed For Battle, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    Just how do Christian soldiers prepare for the battles that must be fought in this sin trodden world? What is their armor and how does it make the difference in their walk with the Lord?

    Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 6:10-18 Title: Armed for Battle, Part One Theme: Successfully Dressed in this Earthly Realm Topic: Kingdom Authority Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Introduction: In grasping our authority in Christ there are six key topics that must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Not Good That Man Should Be Alone! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    What is FRIENDSHIP? What are the BENEFITS of Friendship & How can friendship can change your life, the churches life & those people who are in YOUR world? How we can prevent relationships from failing?

    IT IS NOT GOOD FOR MAN TO BE ALONE (Part 3 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR) Dan Harman www.CityMinistries.org.uk See ’The Friendship Factor - Part 1) for media suggestions (relevant songs, film clips) Re-cap of Part 1 & 2: David & Hushai, Ruth & Naomi Intro: How many of you want to want to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Post-Christmas Blahs

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,357 views

    After the crescendo of Christmas, some of us are back to our complicated and chaotic lives. Message looks at three post-Christmas scenes and then three lessons to help us beat the blahs.

    Dealing with the Post-Christmas Blahs Matthew 2:13-23 Rev. Brian Bill 12/30/07 Dave Veerman has written a poem called, “Many Happy Returns.” See if it resonates with you: ‘Twas the day after Christmas And all through the room Strewn wrappings were crying For use of a broom The children were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Heaven Like

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006
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     | 4,509 views

    Desciptions in the Bible paint a picture of heaven, using images of the worlds we know. So what is Heaven like?

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? September 2005 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts In the movie ‘Return of the King’, the last in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.some of the main characters are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifices: Part 6, Vessel Of Honor Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,327 views

    This is the final part of the series and focuses on being a vessel of honor.

    Sacrifices Part 6 Conclusion: You Are A Vessel Of Honor Scriptures: Romans 12:1; 2 Timothy 2:1-21; Jeremiah 2:13 Introduction As I sat working on this message, my mind kept reflecting on my first cousin who died on Friday. My first cousin was younger than me and the last time that I saw him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Destined"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    There are those destined for eternity with Christ and those destined for eternity without Christ; those whose names are in the Book and those whose names are not.

    7 It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    What The Servant Brings

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Oct 17, 2010
     | 7,525 views

    esus is the Servant of the Servant Songs and He brings position (chosen and predestined); protection; and deliverance. As Christians, we benefit from what the servant brings.

    WHAT THE SERVANT BRINGS Scripture Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction: Isaiah 49 is somewhat cryptic; but with a little bit of study it becomes more easily understandable. Let’s just read the passage and then we will take a look at some other passages that will give us a better understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    When Jesus Was Tempted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 110 ratings
     | 109,481 views

    The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

    MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    Being A 5 Star Christian

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,541 views

    A sermon on doing our best and wanting to be our best for the Lord. We desire to have the Best. He deservse the best

    BEING A 5 STAR CHRISTIAN ARE YE HEARING & DOING THE WORD OF GOD JAMES 1:19-27 James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,487 views

    Hope (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 13. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the crew; • But all ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren