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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Answer To Man's Great Hunger

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
     | 6,581 views

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and jo

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and joy. So most of man’s time and energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Counsel Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,116 views

    The answers to the riddles & problems of life lies with God. Therefore wise counselors know the God of the Bible & know the Bible of God. The Bible’s profound insights should cause us to face & solve problems in the wisest way.

    Giving and Receiving WISE COUNSEL PROVERBS 19:20-21 The answers to the riddles and problems of life lies with God. Therefore wise counselors know the God of the Bible and know the Bible of God. Together the God of the Word and the Word of God bring wise counsel to bear on the needs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    tonight, in our passage of Scripture, the writer of Hebrews is going to tell us that in our Christian life things are not always the way they appear on the surface- that appearances can be deceiving.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Wed. Night March 18th 2009 Hebrews 2:8-18 Introduction Things are not always what they seem to be. You watch the previews on your TV set of a new movie showing at the theatre and you think to yourself that’s got to be one that you have to go see. You go see it and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Faith Failure

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    Sometimes our faith is weak and fails, and God teaches us three wonderful truths from Moses life that will help us get back on the faith track.

    Dealing with Faith Failure Griffith Baptist Church – 1/18/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:27-29 Key verse: Exodus 14:12-13 - 12Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 4,056 views

    Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

    Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of The Father

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,102 views

    This story is known best as the Prodigal son but, I want to focus on the Father and his love and forgiveness

    How you think God sees you? How do you see God? Do you see God as looking down waiting for us to mess up so He can punish? Do you see God as a grandfather figure just patting everyone on the head ? The Bible says in 1John 4:16 GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil Strongholds Ignored Will Strangle You To Death!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,304 views

    We need to be careful as Christians not to allow satanic strongholds to gain territory in our lives or encroach on our Godly heritage but should fight spiritually to get rid of them all

    Num 33:50-56 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, (51) Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; (52) Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mortification Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    Four "small" things that kill the body of Christ.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE MORTIFICATION FACTOR” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN There was once a fellow who became convinced that he was dead. In reality he was very much alive. His delusion became such a problem that his family finally paid for him to see a psychiatrist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imite Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 2,844 views

    Jesus came to save the whole world.

    Introduction: A Opening illustration B John 3.1-2 1 Nicodemus Profile: He was from Jerusalem, Pharisee (Sadd, Herodians) a Largest of three, believed the O.T., angels/demons, bodily ress., evangelistic, moved Judaism from sacrifices to law, progressive. b Jesus didn’t trust him Jn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011
     | 6,173 views

    Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

    We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Commitment To God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,270 views

    We commit because it reflects the character of our God, it helps us stay on the right track and it helps us stay focused on God.

    In the past 2 chapters we see a nation’s attempts at re-connecting with God. • It started with the reading of the Book of the Law (Torah, Pentateuch), the Word of God. • They were convicted by the Spirit of God and convinced of a need to change. Last week, we saw the gathering ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,106 views

    Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

    Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Call To Compassion Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    A talk encouraging the church to love one another, showing compassion to those in need as a sign of Christ’s love, and so that people will see we are his disciples.

    [Note to the Reader - this talk owes a lot to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] This is the fourth talk in a series entitled Making Jesus Better Known. Week one was People Matter to God. Week two was Impacting Your World and week three ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

    In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist