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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "How Freemen React To Authority" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    Sermon 8 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. 12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Nature Of The Word Of God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,247 views

    If you are one of those true believers, neglecting to spend time on the Word of God, then I would like to turn on your interest and love for the Word of God through the following message by bringing to your remembrance how the Word of God works in you

    INTRODUCTION: Our God is a speaking God. Right from the beginning of the creation of man, God had been speaking to human beings. God’s words have been recorded in the Bible. The Bible is the Word of God. God has given us His Word so that we may live by it. The Word of God is very precious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,824 views

    Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

    Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Apart Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,925 views

    First in a series from the Book of Ephesians. As belivers, we are set apart for salvation, service and spiritual blessings.

    This morning, we’re going to embark on some basic training. For many of you who have served in our military, the concept is not a new one. Every branch of our military has some form of basic training that new recruits must complete before they are ready for duty. The todaysmilitary.com website ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,717 views

    First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

    We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Purpose: To Magnify God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    5th in 5-part series of casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

    OUR PURPOSE: TO MAGNIFY GOD IN WORSHIP PSALM 100; 33:1-4, ACTS 2:42,43; 46-47 INTRODUCTION: In his book, Exit Interviews: Revealing Stories Why People Are Leaving the Church, William Hendricks took a survey asking folks why they no longer attended church. Surprisingly, the most common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Balancing The Body Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006
     | 3,567 views

    Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

    Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Granparenting Your Children

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    Single sermon on the biblical role of grandparents.

    "GRANDPARENTING YOUR CHILDREN" TITUS 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: "Where’s Our Old Fashioned Grandma?" "Where did the Grandma of yesterday go? The Grandma that took all the kids to the show; who stopped by to chat & before we could ask it; had tackled the laundry that spilled from the basket. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Of Jacob

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 189 ratings
     | 59,020 views

    The God of Jacob is the one who answers when call upon Him.

    Psalm 46:1-11: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Are Some Things About Me You Ought To Know Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    The Letter to the Church at Thyatira

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 22, 2006 The Letter to the Church at Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 [SERIES SLIDE ---will automatically advice through the TITLE SLIDE to a blank slide] "There Are Some Things You Should Know About Me…” We’ve all seen television shows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abstinence Not Concupiscence Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,509 views

    Sexual sin will not only hurt one’s own body but others as well. No sin has greater effect on the mind, soul and spirit than sexual sin.

    ABSTINENCE NOT CONCUPISCENCE (1Thessalonians 4:3-8) A well-known theologian and pastor was requested by a distraught Christian mother into an undesirable counselling session with her young son who had moved out of the family home and into his own apartment owing to the mother’s constant religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want It Now! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 views

    Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

    1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise God With Our Whole Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,133 views

    Pentecost 18(C) - Believers want to praise God with their whole heart because our Lord God is faithful and our Lord God preserves us.

    PRAISE GOD WITH OUR WHOLE HEART October 8, 2006 - PENTECOST 18 - Psalm 138 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Blessed Saints in the Lord: As we heard this Psalm this morning, we probably picked up already the overriding theme of praising, giving thanks and worshipping the Lord. This is the meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,566 views

    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Graduation Day

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,101 views

    The central text talks about how, when you are young, you are "no more than slaves". Students can certainly relate to this! But then comes graduation day... Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Graduation Day] Slide Graphic – student in cap and gown Slide Text – Children who are under age are no better off than slaves Galatians 4:1a In the service this morning, we will be honoring our high school and college graduates. How many of you are graduating from high-school or college this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist