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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Wait Is On

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,495 views

    Waiting is essential to the spiritual life. But waiting as a disciple of Jesus is not an empty waiting. It is a waiting with a promise in our hearts that makes already present what we are waiting for.

    The Wait Is On Advent #1 Nov 27, 2011 Intro: What do the following have in common: • Doctor’s office • Holiday shopping • Connecting flights • Red light • Advent Can you guess? The answer is waiting, and that that is what we are going to explore together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Once For All

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
     | 3,732 views

    Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only because of the event that happened there and then.

    If you would like the power point and word file, please email me with the title in the subject line. I had 4 (very smart homeschooled kids memorize 11 verses and say the verses that talk about the cross through Hebrews). Hebrews 10:1-18 “Once For All” “Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    A sermon about the important service rendered by mothers.

    MOTHER’S DAY 2010 “THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD” TITUS 2:1-5 OPEN Several years ago, 600 college students were asked to write down the most beautiful word in the English language. 422 of them (over 70%) wrote the word “mother”. Today is the day that we honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Misplacing Jesus

    Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,141 views

    You don’t know you misplaced something until you need it. Have you taken your fellowship with Jesus for granted?

    Misplacing Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Have you ever misplaced something? You knew you hadn’t lost it, you just could not find it. Maybe it was your wallet, a pen or your car keys. You know what I’m talking about. What do you do when that happens? First off you don’t know there’s a problem until you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

    INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Cover

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    one of a series on Acts

    Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Joy Complete?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,811 views

    Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Need To Marginize!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,054 views

    Just as Adam walked in the Garden with God, as is related in Genesis 3:8, this intimacy can be had today if we don’t squeeze Him out!

    Title: We Need to Marginize! Theme: Rest / Margin Thesis: Jesus calls us to rest. Text: Mt. 11:28-30 and Mk. 6:31 Intro How many of us are glad to be here today? Whew!!! or Ffllbbppbb!!! Sigh of relief? or Sigh of exhaustion? Pray I. Marginless Living If one more thing comes into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 24,199 views

    This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

    TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worship In God’s Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    Now that we know a little bit of what heaven will look like, what will we do there? What is it going to be like to live in heaven? Are we going to be sitting on a cloud strumming a harp? Is heaven going to be one very long church service? In our text toda

    Purpose: To describe some of the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to so focus on spiritual rewards that worldly pleasures will lose their appeal. INTRODUCTION: Last time we learned that the eternal heaven will actually be here on earth when God takes the New Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Unpreparedness

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Are you prepared for His coming?

    SPIRITUAL UNPREPAREDNESS Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: ILL- In April, 1988 a cameraman who was also a skydiver jumped from a plane along with several others & filmed them as they individually jumped out of the plane. After the final skydiver opened his chute something tragic happened. The cameraman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Becoming A People Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    Becoming People of Purpose for God

    This morning we¡¦re going to begin a series I¡¦ve entitled: People of Purpose - We¡¦ll be looking at the purposes God has offered each of us. - Today I want to begin by laying the groundwork; by reflecting on the very nature of being purpose centered in our lives. - Let me begin with an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 8,854 views

    A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

    HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,288 views

    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational