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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,674 views

    James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

    Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

    HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aaron & Hur Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 59,445 views

    Aaron and Hur present the church an example of encouragement--we support the hurt, the discouraged, the lost, the frustrated, the weak, the helpless.

    “Aaron & Hur” Exodus 17:8-16 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A group of infantry soldiers were going through Airborne School at Fort Benning Georgia. As they prepared for their first jump, the jumpmaster explained that when the green light went on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Gift That Takes A Lifetime To Unwrap

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 165 ratings
     | 76,349 views

    Looks at the real gift of Christmas and how wonderful it is to unwrap it every day of our lives.

    THE GIFT THAT TAKES A LIFETIME TO UNWRAP Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION This is one of the most wonderful times of the year…today it’s Christmas Eve and many are waiting with anticipation to see what gifts we get Many are wrapped in beautiful wrapping paper, and then decorated with bows, and tensil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophets Foretold It

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 4,117 views

    The coming of Christ: The Prophets foretold it, history proves it, your life confirms it.

    The Prophets foretold it Michael Wiley 12/14/08 Isaiah 11:1-4a Introduction: Are you a history buff? Many people hate history. But we forget that we can learn a great deal from history. We home school our two youngest boys. I teach history. It can be daunting, from memorizing all the names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,900 views

    Many of us have let the enemy steal our peace of mind. Let me help you get it back

    Peace of Mind Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV) Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,005 views

    The gospel of grace! Because of Jesus, the Father promises US, ’Never will I leave or forsake YOU.’

    “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Those words were so raw with emotion that we still have them in Aramaic, Jesus’ mother tongue: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Jesus is hanging there on the cross. We can safely assume his face is twisted with the agony of crucifixion. He can barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,462 views

    The first in the 3rd Annual Week of Renewal Series for 2006.

    “The Importance of Spiritual Renewal” First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 30:11 – 20 ”11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Sufferer's Song

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

    THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Me Tell You About Jesus

    Contributed by David Parks on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    What would you have said to the girl who was afraid of a witches curse? I thought for a few minutes and said, "Let me tell you about some real magic. Let me tell you about Jesus."

    Preaching Jesus Christ TEXT: Acts 8:21-36 INTRODUCTION: 1. One of the arguments for the existence of God is the worshiping nature of man. 2. I have often made the argument that man has never found the remains an atheistic society. 3. There seems to be something in man that says there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Nelson avatar

    Wonderful Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    He can heal

    A CHILD IS BORN Wonderful Counsellor – He Can Heal… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Can you relate to that video? It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year and yet it’s a time of tremendous stress. Shopping Family Activities Year-end at work , etc. It’s easy to get to the point where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Conscience

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Should a Christian "let his conscience be his guide?" Only if it is an "informed" conscience.

    A Matter of Conscience Willie from Moon Mullins comic strip, says of his conscience... “Every time I listen to that darn thing, I end up ruinin’ my relaxin’!” Let your conscience be your guide. How many of you have heard that? How many of you have said that? What is your conscience? Where does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,393 views

    How do you know your alive? Not physically but spiritually alive. There are two vital signs that we should have to check whether or not we are really alive in Christ.

    Vital Signs Part 1- Intimacy With God Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What excites you? What gets your heart pumping and your blood racing? What is it that keeps you up all night because you are too excited to sleep? Hunting- thrill of the kill Roller Coasters- anticipation of the climb Sports- rivalry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C Jordan avatar

    A Chosen Generation #1: Word Warriors Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,658 views

    Do you remember on the playground when team captains would choose teams? Were you one of the captains, or were you one of the ones picked last? God has chosen YOU – and He picked you FIRST! You are chosen by God!

    A CHOSEN GENERATION #1: WORD WARRIORS OPENING TEXT: “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Full Measure Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,061 views

    We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

    “The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational