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  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Defection From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011
     | 3,406 views

    Following Christ in His last days on earth.

    The Defection From Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Introduction: Desires (26:1-16) Directions (26:17-30) I. The Scripture (26:31-32) Prediction A. The Prophecy (26:31) Zechariah 13:7; part of God’s plan 1. Stumble - offended (24:10) falling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Dad

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 19, 2011
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    Lessons from my father that also translate into spiritual/biblical lessons from our Heavenly father...

    Lessons from Dad TCF Sermon June 19, 2011 Father’s Day is not just the masculine counterpart of Mother’s Day. As one example of this reality, here’s one young boy’s definition of Father’s Day: It’s just like Mother’s Day only you don’t spend so much. Dads don’t always seem to get the same level ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
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    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Miles From Home

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 2,474 views

    Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

    Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Words From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
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    The "seven words of the cross."

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    From Crisis To Christ

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    This sermon will teach you how to tap into the wisdom of God when crisis come. The keys in this sermon will tell you how you should react when crisis comes in your life. You can overcome crisis!

    Introduction: If you are going to pursue something, you need wisdom. The bible is the Word of God. It is the wisdom of God. It is a standard to live by; there is an aura about the bible. The bible is a crisis book and tells you why people entered crisis and how they got out it and how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Visitor To Guest

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 24, 2008
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    God is concerned about the treatment of people. He wanted them to feel welcome. Our churches today need to view visitors differently, sharing with them the same concern God has. This message looks at some easy things we can do to chage our perception o

    From Visitor To Guest Romans 15:7 Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Lev 19:33 - Lev 19:34 (TMSG) “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Past Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
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     | 4,787 views

    Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control.

    Introduction: Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control. It is daily taking seriously the reality that without Jesus I would be hopelessly lost. It is daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Throning To Stoning

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 14, 2008
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     | 6,894 views

    Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. At first people wanted to sacrifice to them as gods, but then turned on them, stoned Paul, and left him for dead.

    Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. Faith to Be Healed They went to the market place everyday and preached. They were street preachers! There was a man there who was crippled. Notice the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,981 views

    We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

    From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pits To The Palace

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    The bottom to the top

    From the Pits to the Palace Psalm 40:1-12 Introduction; >Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us. >When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to deliver us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Envious To Thankful

    Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,533 views

    Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

    When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons From The Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008
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     | 4,400 views

    We can learn from the angels about our honor and responsibility as believers.

    THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS - PT#1 Lessons from the Angels Luke 2:1-20 * Did you know that Christmas is under attack? It’s subtle in some ways and “in your face” in others. Many retailers have attempted to remove “Christmas” from their advertizing in an effort, so they say, of not offending people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures From The Passover

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 3,595 views

    The more we look at the Passover the more we can see that Christ is clearly pictured in it. Christ’s forgiveness is glorious.

    Pictures From the Passover Exodus 12:1-14 Purpose: To explain how the Passover pictures our salvation. Aim: I want he listener to glorify God and rejoice in His forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Many of the announcements in Scripture don’t have the impact on us that the original hearers had. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift From Hell

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

    The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic