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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Sin And The Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008
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    In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

    Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Gives The Increase

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,723 views

    John said, "He must increase, I must decrease." If the church would discover that lesson and live by it, there’s no limit to where God can take his church.

    God Gives the Increase Sunday, June 01, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Since 1999, when Victory Temple was first formed as a church, God began to let me have dreams and visions of the church that seemed so impossible to me at that time. In those days we were still in that little store front rental ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    0803a Trinity Iii: The Hound Of Heaven, Part I Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 5, 2008
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    The lesson from these parables is that Jesus DOES give up on some people, and that only seeing it in this way is there any good news. If you think the message of these stories is that God never gives up on anyone, I suggest you have gotten it backwards.

    Sermon: The Hound of Heaven, Part I Text: Luke 15:1-10 Occasion: Trinity III (actually given on Trinity II) Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, June 1, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 15:1-10, NKJV: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Misinterpretation/Misrepresentation: It's All About Truth Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 7, 2008
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    This series focuses on how we deceive ourselves and subsequently others. Part 1 focuses on how we are deceived by our five senses.

    Misinterpretation; Misrepresentation: It’s About The Truth Scripture: Galatians 2:20; John 16:13; Genesis 27 Introduction I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing But Nets

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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    Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

    Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of God's Keeping Grace

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 7,417 views

    Instead of understanding that the Father loves us, that He desires the best for us, and He simply wants us to confess our sin, we try to impress Him with how good we are!

    Cornerstone Church October 30, 2005 “THE POWER OF GOD’S KEEPING GRACE.” Hebrews 13:20-21 “Remember the good ol’ days when credit cards were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Conduct Of The New Man" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 6,793 views

    Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians

    “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 43,809 views

    While you wait for something new, God is working on you.

    God Uses Ordinary People: Elizabeth Luke 1:5-25 Rev. Brian Bill 6/29/08 One day a man passed by a farm and saw a beautiful horse. Hoping to buy the animal, he said to the farmer: “I think your horse looks pretty good, so I’ll give you $500 for him.” “He doesn’t look good, and he’s not for sale,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How Often Should I Change My Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 12, 2008
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     | 7,044 views

    This sermon deals with the realization that every believer needs to have a continuous change of heart to become all that God wants him or her to be.

    How Often Should I Change My Heart Luke 19:1-19:10 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 For years car manufactures have been telling us to change our oil after so many thousand miles. Some recommend every 3,000, some every 5,000, and if you have the synthetic oil, it was suggested ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who, What, When, Where, And Why; Lessons From Some Harlots

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,369 views

    This sermons allows one to understand that one should not question God when He is using them to improve their life for the better, no matter how bad or tragic the situation gets.

    My brothers and sisters we are living in the last and evil days, my brothers and sisters we are living in some crucial times. We are living in a time were everybody is in everybody’s business, We are living in a world where stuff is happening all over the world and our leaders are needing to step ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 44,379 views

    : "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

    Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Proclaimer's Responsibility

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 26, 2007
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     | 4,199 views

    The responsibility of preachers to proclaim and teach the Word of God in a way that insures there is healthy milk and meat for the children of God to feed upon. Jesus said, “It is written, ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:15 Title: Proclaimer’s Responsibility Theme: When Preaching is Truth Proclaimed Listen as I read 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    A Bold Request Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,589 views

    Third in a four-part series from Ruth. Ruth in faith requests that Boaz take her as his wife. She models for us the sort of risks God will ask us to take if we press out in faith, knowing His character.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 24, 2007 Ruth: God redeems A bold request Ruth 3:1-18 Marriage proposals come in all shapes and varieties. From the stories I’ve heard, many proposals don’t happen soon enough for one or the other person in the relationship! I have to admit -- before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    A Mother's Influence

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,871 views

    Mother’s Day message on the Influence a Mother has on her children. 1. Protection 2. Parameters 3. Prayer 4. Possibilities

    A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE ILLUSTRATION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, that’s why." My ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Surpassing Glory Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    Moses would meet the Lord and afterward his face was radiant. The question is how does your Christian life compare to this experience? There is no comparison. Your experience surpasses Moses. In knowing Christ you have a surpassing glory.

    I just came to find out about a preacher who went to the village to share God’s Word. He was preaching from the Bible and telling the people how they should live holy lives following Jesus Christ. As he was preaching the people where intently listening to the Word. Then suddenly while he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist