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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Fear Of God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,754 views

    Fearing God is essential in order to be spiritually successful. Christians need to cultivate this virtue in their lives.

    Today, we are going to examine a topic that once was considered to be a very basic part of religious life. It was discussed quite often even to the extent that it was part of common conversation back in the days of our great-grandparents. Today, the topic is shunned by society and even by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday. We don’t have to worry in this life because we have received the gift of the Kingdom of God!

    The Gift of the Kingdom! Luke 12:22-34 Introduction A certain man and his wife were taking their turn at what the man called “baby duty” in the church nursery. The man explains that “She does the diaper changes, I hold the babies when they are clean. It’s my idea of a fair division of labor. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Peace On Earth And Peace With God

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,424 views

    Christmas is often thought of as a time of peace. But what sort of peace does Jesus really bring?

    One of the favourite sayings on mass-produced Christmas cards is “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Christmas is the season of peace and goodwill, it is said. It is the time of year to put aside our conflicts and disagreements and to – well to be nice to each other temporarily. A famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Something Old - Something New

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,343 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning yourself for a victorious New Year...

    Something Old, Something New Isaiah 43:19 This morning I want to try to wrap up 2008 well for us, and then launch effectively into a 2009 filled with promise, filled with potential, filled with power. I asked the Lord this week for something that would help us, inspire us, perhaps even change us. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Defining biblically the function and limitations of a conscience.

    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1 Acts 24:16 In 1984 a Spanish airplane, air Avianca, ploughed into the face of a mountain. The authorities combed the area for the black box as they always do in such an incident. The black box, as you know, records data that normally allows them to reconstruct the ...read more

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    A Blameless Conscince - Part 2

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Defining biblically the function and limitations of a conscience.

    A Blameless Conscience - Part 1 Acts 24:16 In 1984 a Spanish airplane, air Avianca, ploughed into the face of a mountain. The authorities combed the area for the black box as they always do in such an incident. The black box, as you know, records data that normally allows them to reconstruct the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,219 views

    Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

    Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Rewards The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,547 views

    Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

    2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Two Worlds Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,152 views

    Proposition: We live as God’s ambassadors in a fallen world, and while we are here we must stand together in unity.

    Walking In Two Worlds Text: Phil. 1:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: When you walk in two worlds Hold your head up high, When you walk in two worlds Keep your sights to the sky, Remember you're in this place But of another race. You move to a different pace, The drumbeat of the sky, Walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Now To Him Who Is Able Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,947 views

    What did God do for which He deserves praise and glory? 1- God established us in the faith 2- God revealed His mystery to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- Frank was the manager of an upscale men's wear store in a wealthy section of town and was interviewing Larry for the recently advertised salesman role. Frank looked at Larry's resume and noticed that Larry had never worked in retail before. Frank mused, "For someone with no retail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Of Rahab, Rehab And The Lord's Radar!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,120 views

    Message on God's omniscience connecting red hot media topic (the missing Malaysian airline MH 370) with the ever-edifying Rahab rehab story!!!

    Of Rahab, Rehab and the Lord’s Radar Perhaps, there is not a single media-savvy soul, who is not concerned about the fate of the missing Malaysian plane that lost its contact with ground control on the early hours of March 8th 2014. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Can I Know I Am Saved?

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,909 views

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance.

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance. Can I know I’m saved? or some variation of that question has been asked by countless people; and it is a question which I know I am quite accustomed to. It stands to reason, because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014
     | 6,497 views

    God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

    Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Poverty Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 8,907 views

    Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Through Small Group Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,242 views

    We are to order our priorities around those of Jesus and arrange our lives in the example of Jesus. The challenge of doing this in the face of the world is monumental to say the least. The answer to living the life Jesus calls us to live in small groups

    Small Groups James 5:16, Hebrews 3:13-14 When I graduated from seminary and moved back to New Orleans, my best friend from college called me and invited me to go to a restaurant on Old Metairie Road where they had installed a sand volleyball court. I had never played sand volleyball and so we got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist