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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Commitment Of The Called

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

    The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Iraq in Prophecy

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
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    Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago or Is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leaders did 2000 years ago.

    Talk on Sunday 9th April 2001 in Ferindune This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or “Passion Week”. The week before Easter Resume. Jesus decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

    Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nurturing Christian Ideals-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,341 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. What atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

    NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part II—Revelation 2:12-17 Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Bad Apple

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    It only takes one to make it bad for the whole group.

    Sermon Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Sermon Type: Narrative Sermon Title One bad apple spoils the whole bunch Biblical Problem: Achan coveted and did not obey the Lord; causing the death of soldiers as well as his family. Biblical Solution: Repentance Purging, and obedience bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Full Supply

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins

    “A Full Supply” (Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins) 1. Introduction · Give some modern day storytelling concerning story. Matthew 25:1-11 says… "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. But only five of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Have A Merry Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    The theme will be relationships. This worship experience will focus on our relationships with family and friends. The challenge will be to move from merely going through the activities of Christmas with our family and friends to knowing those we love on a

    Last week we learned that the spirit of Christmas is relationships, beginning with our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Today we see that to have a merry Christmas involves relationships with people. It seems that God screams this message to us every year through the writers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,920 views

    Are you prepared for Christmas? It takes more than a tree to find the real joy in Christmas.

    How to Prepare for Christmas 1. Attention ILL>> One of my favorite Christmas movies is the Christmas Story. It is the one where the little boy wants a Red Rider B-B Gun. His mother said, “You will shoot your eyes out, no you can’t have a B-B gun”. Even Santa said, “You will shoot your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us Peace

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    This message is for the First Sunday in Advent and looks to both the First and Second Comings of Jesus as The Prince of Peace as portrayed in Isaiah Chapter 11.

    JESUS BRINGS US PEACE --Isaiah 11:1-11 Today begins the Season of Advent, the four Sundays that lead up to Christmas Eve. Advent presents us with a twofold ministry. The noun comes from the Latin verb meaning “to come” and points to both the first Coming of Jesus in His birth, crucifixion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Exposing The Hurting Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

    Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Season Of Seeking

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,188 views

    We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

    Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Satisfied With Christ?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    What counts in your life?

    Thornage 06-10-02 Philippians 3:4-14 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Up And Go

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

    7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,709 views

    We continue in this series as we discuss how we really put into practice the things we’ve talked about, how the priorities in life should look: God first, then your family, then everything else -- but how do we get there?

    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life For the past few weeks, we have been talking about the Ultimate Ride: Transforming your Life and Family. We’ve talked about the wrong way to do things and we’ve talked about the right way to do things. We’ve used cars on this stage to illustrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist