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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007
     | 4,639 views

    Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

    Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relentless Quizzer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

    The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prepare For Impact Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    Moving from being a tagalong Christian to one who makes an impact is a simple process to understand.

    Prepare for Impact (I Peter 1:13-16) 1. Have you heard of the new scientific theory? "When a cat is dropped, it always lands on its feet, and when toast is dropped, it always lands buttered side down. Therefore, if a slice of toast is strapped to a cat’s back, buttered side up, and the animal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    What To Do While Waiting For The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 37,148 views

    Jesus tells us to "keep watch" and "be faithful" while we are waiting for His return. What did He mean by these words?

    I Google the question “predictions on the end of the world” and found a web site that has documented 200 predictions for end of the world from as early as the first century reaching out to 2047. Three of them coming up pretty soon were: From the book: "We Are Almost There" by Harold Camping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Works

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 5,210 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in you? How does He do it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD works in us according to His good purpose IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (New International Version) for it is God

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in you? How does He do it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD works in us according to His good purpose IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (New International Version) for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birds Of A Feather

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,072 views

    Warning on mixing with non Christians!

    1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Abstain from all appearance of evil" The title of this sermon is taken from a worldly proverb which seems to have been in use since at least the 16th century, having appeared in poetry from that period. The proverb goes: "Birds of a feather flock together" the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015
     | 4,631 views

    Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

    Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Bridegroom Comes

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013
     | 3,441 views

    The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

    Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    David's Great Sin Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013
     | 10,272 views

    From this story I believe we can learn how to avoid prideful rebellion against God and His Word.

    David’s Great Sin 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21 Introduction: 1. What if I were to ask you, “What was David’s great sin”, what would you say? Your answer would probably have something to do with his adultery with Bathsheba or his murder of Urriah. Actually it was neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Concrete plans have to be made and executed to prepare for thr Final Judgment. Just saying you want to be saved and doing nothing ab out it is hardly enough preparation. Just thinking you live a good live must be supplemented by well designed plans, dedic

    An Attitude of Gratitude Several places in the Gospels deal with preparedness for the Final Judgment,‭ ‬including this one in Mark.‭ ‬One strategy is to wait for the start of signs to begin preparing.‭ ‬However,‭ ‬the signs won’t necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pilgrims' Progress

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2014
     | 3,869 views

    In the first of the movie, Monumental, Kurt Cameron shares information about the Pilgrims which reinforces the Providence of God in their lives and ours.

    1. Mayflower Compact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbjWqsC0Lpk 2. First Thanksgiving Proclamation -- 1623 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    There should be a change after someone gets saved.

    1 Peter 1:13-16 A Changed Life Introduction: We saw in verses 3-5 that God has been good to the Christian. Peter tells us four specific things God has done for the Christian. He has saved us (v.3). He gives us a living Hope (v.3b). He give us an inheritance (v.4). He guards us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    World Communion Sunday 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,840 views

    Friends we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion we are called to search our lives and our hearts for any hidden sin. We are to sweep our hearts clean before God.

    World Communion Sunday 2009 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in Celebrating World Communion Sunday. Just think of it all around our globe Christians of every tongue, tribe, and on every continent are doing what we are doing this morning. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Seven Dispensations Of God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012
     | 12,625 views

    A plan in which the Gospel, that provides salvation for the lost world is the stewardship of the gospel, a sacred trust, it is our responsibility.

    “The Seven Dispensations of God” Prelude Scripture That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. Ephesians 1:10 Prayer Introduction Dispensation means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of You And The Future Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,404 views

    The Study Of You And The Future

    The Study Of You And The Future 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 (KJV) 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare