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  • John Hamby avatar

    Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 44,063 views

    # 25 in Series. Jesus proclaims himself to be the light of the world.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 25 “Jesus the Light of the World” John 8:12, 24-30 (v. 12 key verse) The Feast of the Tabernacles is the last of the seven annual feasts of Israel commanded by God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Mrs. Nesbitt

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,008 views

    The Second in a Series ’Hearing the Word of God’

    (1) Nine years ago, after seeing the movie ‘Toy Story’ many times over, I wrote a four week study guide using clips from the movie and corresponding Bible passages, to be used with teens. I am using it again in Sunday School with our teens and we have had good discussions about relationships and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When People Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    All of us have lost our joy because of people, by what they say and what they do, and no doubt, we too have contributed to steal the joy of others by our actions as well. Yet we have to live and work with people, we cannot isolate ourselves and still live

    If you area teenager you sometimes feel as if it is your parents job to embarrass you or to make your life difficult. In honor of Father’s Day, I came across the 9 things a teenage daughter does not want to hear from her dad. 10. “Let me explain what ’deductible’ means on car insurance.” 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Wrong With The Universe Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 2,989 views

    Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

    Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Shall We Say Then....?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,291 views

    What are some of the things we should say concerning justification according to Paul in Romans 4?

    What Shall We Say Then? 6 Occurrences: What then shall we say? (6:1; 7:7; 8:31; 9:14, 30) When we are talking about Paul’s argument, we are talking about blessings…that define who God is and what he has determined for those who love Him. Abraham is an example of how God deals with people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Lust grips people in an way that the spirit is dulled.

    When the church fathers constructed this list of 7 deadly sins 1500 years ago they knew then, what we observe today. Satan’s tactics to corrupt our lives hasn’t changed much if any. If you have red blood in your veins then pride, greed, envy, anger, sloth and today lust. They can grip us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now For The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 90 ratings
     | 12,614 views

    Our text follows the story after Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. What happened? In our text we will see these things unfold: 1- The lie that was told 2- The vision that was spiritual 3- The command that was established 4- The promise that was ce

    INTRO.- ILL.- As far back as anyone could remember, Kris knew where he was going. He was clean-cut boy, bright and well behaved. The kind of kid any parent would be proud to call their son. His father was a major general in the Air Force and immensely proud of his son when Kris announced his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,550 views

    Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?

    Peace: Fruit of the Spirit and Advent #2 Gal 5:13-26; December 4, 2004 Intro: There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Centered

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,372 views

    We are at our best, when we have a central focus of Jesus in our lives.

    “Be Centered” “We are at our best, when we have a central focus of Jesus in our lives.” Colossians 3:1-4 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.27.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) It doesn’t take a team or a group of people very much to be successful – I’ve noticed this with our softball team, it seems we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But If Not

    Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 33,720 views

    What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

    “….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about God’s: • Miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 9 - Meekness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    See how meekness is needed in our walk and relationship with other and God.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 9 – Meekness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION This week we are going to discuss one of the most misunderstood Spiritual Fruits ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace"

    May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? #4 THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT "Love, Joy and Peace" Galatians 5:13-26 One question often asked when discussing is the Holy Spirit is , “When does a person receive the Holy Spirit?” Is it at water baptism or does it come latter, after a person has been a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Healing The Wounds Of Our Heart Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
     | 3,560 views

    We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opport

    We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Father Gives

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    1- Hidden wisdom 2- Chosen relationship 3- Comforting rest

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father and his son were having a conversation one day. The son said, “Dad, here’s my report card and here’s one of your old report cards that I found.” The father replied, “Well, son you’re right. This old report card of mine you found isn’t any better than yours. I guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Depressed?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,017 views

    How God deals with depression.

    1 Kings 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them." 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal