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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Joy For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 496 ratings
     | 43,018 views

    Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.

    In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pleasing Walk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 243 ratings
     | 22,568 views

    Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

    I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Saw

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
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    John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

    John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have Sin Or Does Sin Have You?

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    Getting sin out of your life.

    Does Sin Have You or Do You Have Sin? I John 1:8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Many people think they can hide sin. Some think they can control sin. Others think they have no sin. I. Hidden Sin. Joshua 7:19-25 A. Hidden from others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means For You To Be In Christ

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    Have you tapped into the spiritual resources of being IN CHRIST, or just skating by on the fly?

    What is your relationship to Jesus Christ? Is he a casual acquaintance? Is He someone you know about from others? Is He someone you have dedicated your life to serving and we could say you are In Christ? Most people have a second hand relationship with Christ. They only know of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 32,064 views

    Designed to teach the importance of conducting one’s life in the presence and influence of Christ.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT I JOHN 1:5-7 INTRO: Are you afraid of the dark? 1. As a child, shadows make us think of monsters. 2. If you like scary movies, you may at times think you see those characters in the dark. (ILL.) In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does The Church Do? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    The world today sees the church as powerless and irrelevant in our culture and the reason is due in great part because of our failure to live life differently than the world around us.

    In the play, My Fair Lady, Eliza is being courted by Freddy, who writes to her daily of his love for her. Eliza’s response to his notes is to cry out in frustration: Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!... Don’t talk of stars Burning above, If you’re in love, Show me! Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beyond Jesus?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    In our day, as in John’s, there were people promoting a faith beyond the faith in Jesus Christ. Is there anything worthwhile beyond Jesus?

    I wonder sometimes if the Church hasn’t become bored with Jesus. I mean, after all, there’s only so much we can know about Him; only so much praise, it seems, we can offer Him. And it’s tempting sometimes to create other messages, other goals, another focus besides this two thousand year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Have You Tasted My Apple?

    Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

    Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Perfecting Our Walk

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    It is often our tendency to measure our relationship for God in degrees, like one measures the temperature. According to John, this is not a valid method for believers in Christ. The issue is not the degree of a relationship with God, but the reality of

    PERFECTING OUR WALK 1 John 2:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks, we have been developing this thought of John regarding our walk with Christ. John has challenged us to consider the validity of our walk with regard to personal obedience, personal repentance, and now personal love. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Common Ground; Continued Growth

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. ... Yet, there are areas, as believers, that should always be open and available for our growth.

    COMMON GROUND; CONTINUED GROWTH Knowing God through Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 INTRODUCTION: Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. Areas such as mutual love for people, especially believers in the faith, and a hatred for evil and sin come most quickly to mind. Yet, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    When John talks about love – particularly in this letter, he is primarily using the term with regard to spiritual condition. Love is the defining factor that sets believers – Christian apart from all other people, and Christianity apart from all other re

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: When John talks about love – particularly in this letter, he is primarily using the term with regard to spiritual condition. Love is the defining factor that sets believers – Christian apart from all other people, and Christianity apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Draining Desires Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Tenth Commandment - Coveting

    Draining Desires Introduction I’m sure many of you were saddened by the recent death of Bob Hope. And if you’re old enough to remember Bob Hope, then you no doubt remember another legendary comic, Jack Benny. Although in real life, Benny was known as a very generous man, his comic shtick was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist