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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Grandparents Bible Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,070 views

    When it comes to religious instruction and example we can see that Jacob gave his grandson’s four important things to remember him by and to help point his grandchildren to the true and living God. You and I can do the same thing today for our Grandchild

    The Grandparents Bible Text: Gen. 48 Developed from the study by Ruth & Elmer Towns http://elmertowns.com/books/unpublished/Grandparents/GrandparentsoftheBible%5BETowns%5D.pdf Illustration: A few years ago there was a cartoon that showed a little child stumbling over some stones in the road. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Develop Great Habits Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 2, 2011
     | 11,588 views

    This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve in the areas of ours thought life, our Prayer life and in the area of personal sacrifice.

    Develop Great Habits by David Whitten Luke 9:23-9:23 Develop Great Habits We have been in this series of "Going from Good to Great in God's Eyes" This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 7, 2009
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     | 21,500 views

    Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live gives us some insight on how we can live a life that has meaning.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Introduction: I hope the title of the message caught your attention. I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. Living a life that matters. We will look at Solomon this morning. The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gracious Lost People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009
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     | 5,589 views

    As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

    Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Of Whom Are You A Reflection?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,596 views

    Christians are to be a reflection of Christ. Are you reflecting Him?

    OF WHOM ARE YOU A REFLECTION? 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Introduction: A small child asked his father, "Dad, what is a Christian?" The father replied, "A Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his friends and neighbors, and even his enemies. He prays often, is kind, gentle, and holy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 12, 2009
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    Patience is something that faces us all. The matter of how we handle that patience is the dividing line between being obedeint and just fitting into the mold the the world.

    The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 Introduction A man in Los Angeles, CA was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl with a handgun. He claims that he just got upset. He couldn’t take it any longer. His daughter had flushed a hairbrush earlier in the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Might Be A Pharisee (What Not To Do)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    This sermon focuses on what NOT to do as Christians, looks at comparing ourselves to the Pharisees.

    Matthew 23:15 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. “You Might Be a Pharisee” It’s hard for us to fully realize… just how cool the Pharisees were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    Elisha's experience in Dothan teaches us why our hearts don't ever need to be troubled.

    Did you know that someone in Canada dies from heart trouble every seven minutes? By the time we’re done worshipping this morning nine people will have died somewhere in this country from heart disease or a heart attack. Of course you don’t have to have a weak and diseased heart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Expect To Be Blessed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    Expecting To Be Blessed sometimes means giving up every one of our own plans and hanging on for dear life.

    Expect To Be Blessed Faith Expectations Part 1 04/20/08 PM Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Introduction We are told in Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Lent 1 - The Donkey Reveals A Peacful Savior Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,679 views

    This Lenten series is based loosely on the facts and stories in the "Living Lent" series written by Donald Neidigk.

    Living Lent 1- The Peaceful Savior Matthew 21:1-11 NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Looking Up At Hell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,969 views

    In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting Room: "Find Rest" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,838 views

    Part Two from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

    The Waiting Room “Find Rest” Last week we began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. I want to thank all of you who told me my waiting room story was nothing… Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Mightier Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    Exposition of Acts 23:12-35 about the excessive deliverance of Paul from the Jews

    Text: Acts 23:12-35, Title: A Mightier Deliverance, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, AM A. Opening illustration: reminisce about our yearly deliverance at Camp Jubilee B. Background to passage: Remember Paul has now been delivered from three riots in a row by the Lord and the Romans. And now the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

    DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Problem Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

    (Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic