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  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

    SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

    Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sky Is The Limit Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    In the Beginning, Part 2 of 7.

    THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 94,598 views

    The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

    Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Simpsons Go To Church

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,381 views

    This sermon is about the way we as Christians sometimes act just like the rest of the world despite who we claim to follow

    The Simpsons Go To Church According to a recent Neilsen’s Rating Poll, it is the number one watched show among young people between the ages of 13 and 25. The same poll shows that it is also cthe most hated show of their parents. It has been called “A Modern Masterpiece,” “Great Family Fun,” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Putting Off The Old

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,636 views

    Living as children of light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him; • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat; • It was ripped and fit only for the bin. • So my friend offered the tramp his coat; • The tramp took it but to my friends surprise; • Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Sky Is The Limit Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    Creation, Pt. 2

    THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bramble For President!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    The politician who sells out to special interests and who has no regard for life is not worthy of our loyalty. We need to get involved in the political process with a servant mentality.

    We have here in our church a long-standing tradition of the separation of church and state. We do not get involved in partisan politics. We do not support candidates, we do not give platforms to those running for political office. This sets us off from some other churches, where it is not at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,365 views

    The penalty for killing an unborn eagle in this country is a fine of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison But,the killing of an unborn baby is not considered a crime at all, as long as the mother approves.

    THE SANCTITY OF LIFE INTRO: A.Vince Lombardi was one of the most outstanding coaches of the Green bay Packers. Due to his success each year the winner of the Super Bowl receives a trophy called the Lombardi Trophy. Each year Vince would start each summer camp the same way. He would get h is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Must We Die? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 26, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    God decrees the death of his Son for the death his people deserve to die.

    Scripture Introduction One way to get at the significance of the story of redemption is to observe the contrasts which God builds into Bible events. For example, as the hours wind down to the crucifixion, we see the bent of the human heart: face-to-face with an innocent man, men plot his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    3 Keys To Experience The Miracle Power Of God In Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,278 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT 3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR LIVES NAMELY 1. LOVE AND COMPASSION 2. DESPERATION AND DETERMINATION 3. TOTAL FAITH AND RELIANCE ON GOD

    3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR LIVES ********************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. LOVE AND COMPASSION 2. DESPERATION AND DETERMINATION 3. TOTAL FAITH AND RELIANCE ON GOD THE MESSAGE 3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King’s New Clothes Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
     | 4,496 views

    If we clothe ourselves only in the name of Jesus, the world will see right through it - and through us. We have to put on his life, death and resurrection as well.

    If you change the word “Gentiles” in the first verse of today’s passage to “Americans” the whole lesson moves right into our own situation. They are practically a mirror of contemporary society. Listen to this: “[Americans] are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    After All This! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,333 views

    DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS CURSES!

    Leviticus 26:18 “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.” The above scripture opens with the words, ‘after all this’, which set me thinking! The Lord said: ‘AFTER ALL THIS, if you continue to sin then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim White avatar

    Evaluation Our Values Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,717 views

    Jesus tells us the cost of discipleship and the values we must hold to follow Him.

    (My illustrations are from my files, primarily. No intention is implied that they are original. I have simply used them too much to remember where I found them. Variations of them can all be found on the internet, even on this site). Jesus addresses the crowd to share with them the values ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,903 views

    Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

    In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ