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  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
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    The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006
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    Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

    PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Wandering Desire

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 20, 2007
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    We like to think of God’s blessings as being rewards for good behavior. That is not always the case. In many cases they are given so that we can benefit the kingdom of God, whether through giving to Him or to others and so strengthening other believers.

    A Wandering Desire Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ecclesiastes takes us on a journey through Solomon’s life and pursuits. A survey of Solomon’s life shows us that he tried many things in his life. These pursuits are discussed in the historical books of 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Ecclesiastes. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006
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    The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

    The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007
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    If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
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    Learning to live in the light of God.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-22 May 7, 2006 Last weekend I started our study of the book of 1 John. As we begin our time together I expressed 2 wishes for you. Two dreams that I have for us as we study the great book. 1. The first wish was that you and I would be free. Free to live into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 18, 2007
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    If you have turned from Jesus, feel far from him, he is closer than you think ready to met with you prepared to forgive and restore, all you need to do is ask and recive his unconditional and never ending love, are you ready?

    This is an amazing message for us and the Church Why, it tells of God and his heart for all of us brings us hope eternal and true Why, well its tells of forgiveness and love beyond belief Why, through this we see the foundation of the universe it self here is Gods fingerprint his blue print for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
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    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Freedom In Christ (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2005
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    This is the second part of a message dealing with freedom in Christ. Having discussed the consequences of embracing works, Paul now concludes this section by asking some questions of those who have "fallen away from grace."

    Scripture “Paul’s doctrine of grace is dangerous!” cried the false teachers in Galatia. “It replaces law with license. Why, if we do away with our rules and abandon our high standards, the churches will fall apart.” Those first century false teachers, known as Judaizers or legalists, were not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    God's Process For Growth

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    To what extremes does God take us in order for us to grow?

    Three Ways Circumstances Come About: • From my own doing • From Satan • From God (He directly allows them) Three Ways You Can Deal With Circumstances • You can remove the circumstances • You can remove yourself from the circumstances • You can allow God to work out the circumstances How God ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Curse Or The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
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    In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi

    The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • West Garner avatar

    Don't Blame Me! Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    There are signs written not on metal or plastic but on the very surface of our culture. If we observe them we can learn a great deal about the age in which we live. The third sign in our series says, Don’t Blame Me! Our culture is obessed by placing bla

    INTRODUCTION Welcome to Memorial!!! I have with me today a pointer. I am going to use it today because I have always thought it was cool when the teacher would point to things on the board. You know a pointer is interesting because when the teacher wants you to look at something she directs your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Suffering Savior Pp Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,492 views

    Isaiah 53 predicts teh suffering our Savior would endure for us!

    INTRODUCTION • SHOW BY HIS WOUNDS VIDEO CLIP. • SLIDE #1 • We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah again as we return to the 53rd chapter. • I want you to remember as we look at our text today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    True Justice Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
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    The Fifth Sermon of Lent 2008

    Our scene opens with a view of a standard American living room in a standard American house that is within the city limits of a… standard American small town. A…standard American family is in the … standard American living room watching the current episode of ‘Deal or No Deal’ on their… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible