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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Living To Your True Potential

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

    Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The E Word

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,061 views

    The Eword scares so many Christians. I tmakes them give excuses and avoid doing what we are suposed to do.

    The “E” word I am not sure that any of you have noticed something about me. I don’t necessarily think it is weird but you might. I spend a little time each week thinking about stuff that seem like it should not matter to anyone. My thought this week; I wonder, as you are heading to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Practice Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

    Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can I See Right Through You?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
     | 2,925 views

    Christians should be transparent and God should be vivible behing each of us.

    Can I see right through you? Ephesians 5:8-14 Well here we are 4 weeks from Easter. Just 4 weeks until kids are on sugar highs and spring will have been completely sprung and summer will be right around the corner. But, we are not there yet. We are on the Lenten journey with a long way to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Tongues And The Fullness Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

    Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets For A Loving Happy Long Lasting Marriage

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,127 views

    Every one wants a happy marriage, no one marrys to divorce so what’s the secret?

    Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus so how can the two ever live together? There is no couple having completed their marriage vows that do not desire to have a loving, happy, long lasting marriage. The question is what happens to cause this dream to become a nightmare. Too often after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "A Fearless Walk Through A Dangerous Valley.”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,500 views

    Going through some valleys with His protection

    Psalm 23: The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression, it hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activities’ sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, for my “ideal” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Temptation Truths

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
     | 2,747 views

    A look at the subject of temptation from James 1 and various other Bible texts

    "Temtpation Truths" Temptation comes to the child of God in many ways, but James tells us that "Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lusts and enticed" (James 1:14) teaching us that the source of temptation is the lust within man, not necessarily the devil as most of us would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Willing To Let Jesus Drive Out Our Demons?

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    We can make a decision to use God’s gifts of Justification and Sanctification to the fullest extent humanly possible. We can decide to let Jesus remove our demons.

    January 31, 2010 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Series C Text Luke 4: 31-37 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Demon Luke 4:31-37 ESV And (Jesus) went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Insights Into Successfl Parenting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

    “Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,576 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Virgil's Race Is Won!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,933 views

    A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

    “Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Mastermind

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    Help students discover how much of the world their mind is conformed to rather than that of Christ. You will show students how to conform their mind to Christ from the book of Colossians.

    OPENER: NAME THAT TV SHOW Use several scenes to have teens guess what the name of the show is that you have chosen. Powerpoint slides available upon request----- (slides depict show titles from popular TV shows) Following Opening activity: Use two of those lights that you push down with your hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The First Missionary Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    Whatever you’ve done with your life, whatever you’ve chosen to do. its a story and it needs to be told, free yourself. God will do the rest

    The First Missionary: Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:26-39 Mar 8, 2009 Lent #2 Intro: This morning marks the second week of the season of Lent, which is the time when the people of God prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is coming closer each week, and as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All New

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,836 views

    When we live in ways consistent with our old sinful nature we’re like an old car that no longer exhibits the beauty and functions of its original design. That all changes when we receive a new life, a new nature, a new heart and a new spirit.

    Prayer: Lord, please renew your church. Let her beauty be seen as she reflects your radiance. Empower her to serve the purposes for which you made her. Lord, please renew each of us that our lives will reflect your image, glory and beauty. Renew us to accomplish the work for which you designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite