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  • R. York Moore avatar

    Vision Of Another World Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 17, 2010
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    A message presented at Urbana 2009 describing the light of Christ that shows us His perspective on ourselves, others, and things eternal.

    1. Intro: My Life Would Forever Be Changed: * The wood floor crackled & popped like Rice Crispies. My back warmed as the spring sun invaded our home-pouring in through those leaded glass windows after a long, dark winter. * I thumbed the new book my dad had given me for my 9th birthday with ...read more

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    Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2010
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    Jesus is the light of the world, the world rejected Him, although some did not, where are you?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever tried to navigate in the dark? How would you like to drive at night with no lights? Imagine a world were cars did not have lights. The roads would be VERY dangerous at night wouldn’t they? • Imagine living in darkness, living in a dark world where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our World Is Changed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 7, 2011
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    When heaven comes down one last time our world is changed forever.

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our World Is Changed” Rev. 21:1-5 Christmas is over. Weeks, if not months, of advertising, shopping, planning, and anticipation have come to an end. What’s left is cleaning up, catching up, and – for some – paying up. Within a few short ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Strongest Faith In The World

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 5, 2010
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    What is the secret to having such a strong faith. Look to the experts.

    It was a big day at the convention center. The parking lot was jammed, as the cars drove back and forth trying to find the last remaining parking places. People were standing in line to get into the auditorium. Every seat was taken, and people were spilling out into the lobby and hallways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Not Love The World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010
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    What is so bad about the world that we are told not to love it? Why is the world so evil? 1- The lust of the flesh 2- The lust of the eyes 3- The pride of life

    INTRO.- 15Do not love the world or anything in the world. What part of "no" do you not understand? Or better yet: What part of "do not" do you not understand? Who said those words? It’s probably not the person you thought it was. The phrase got a wider audience when it was used as the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshiping In A World Atilt

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 24, 2010
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    Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope.

    Title: Worshiping In a World Atilt Text: Revelation 7:9-17 Thesis: Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope. Clip: I Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lyjseJMG0 Introduction: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Peace In The World

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 5, 2010
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     | 16,059 views

    What is "peace" - Jesus provides us with the best "peace" one could have.

    The Best Peace in the World John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Today is Mother’s Day, and a warm greeting to all who are mothers celebrating this special day. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph: The Savior Of The World Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
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    I want to consider Joseph’s humiliation, his exaltation and his salvation. As I move through these thoughts, I want you to get a fresh glimpse of the Lord today. Let the life of Joseph remind you of Who Jesus is and what He has done for us.

    Joseph: The Savior of the World Genesis 41:41-54 Introduction Last week we left Joseph still in prison, with the hopes that the cupbearer would remember him, after the favorable interpretation of his dream and the cupbearers release from prison and reinstatement into Pharaohs’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World's Greatest Revival Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
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    Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

    “Returning to God” Part 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with the great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Broken World Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 17, 2009
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    The calamities that Jesus prophesizes will be a prelude to the end times are here. They always have been. This passage gives us a glimpse of how we are to live in a broken and sin filled world.

    Mark 13:1-8 “Living in a Broken World” INTRODUCTION I’m not a big advocate of “The good ol’ days,” but there are times. There are times when I long for the days where we always left our doors unlocked, rather than locked, bolted and secured with an alarm system. I long for the days when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaching Our World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 5,486 views

    God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

    Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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    Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

    “My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Rise Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
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    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

    Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    The Greatest Discovery In The World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    A short Easter sermon. An empty tomb and a risen Christ are the greatest discoveries in the world. They compel us to 1) Believe the facts; 2) Share the message; and 3) Rejoice in hope.

    Sermon Notes “The Greatest Discovery in the World” Matthew 28:1-20 Introduction: This Easter, the world is asking lots of questions. “What’s so important about this holiday?” “Why should I care about the death of some guy 2000 years ago?” “Where was God when tragedy struck?” “Can I trust Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Let’s think about how Paul was going to leave this world and how this applies to our exiting this world. 1- He wanted to exit while serving the Lord 2- He wanted to exit while preaching strongly 3- He wanted to exit while compelled by God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was an elderly man at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He stumbled down the stairs and crawled into the kitchen where his wife was busy baking cookies. With his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ