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  • Paul Decker avatar

    It's About Time

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,994 views

    We need to be driven by the will of God.

    IT’S ABOUT TIME John 7:1-24 S: Timing (sovereignty) Th: The timing of Jesus Pr: WE NEED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE WILL OF GOD. ?: Inductive KW: Phase TS: We will find six phases to the narrative found in John 7:1-24 that demonstrate how Jesus was driven by the will of God. The ____ phase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions Speak Louder Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    This is installment 8 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "is not easily provoked."

    “Reactions Speak Louder” I Corinthians 13:5 February 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Donny Osmond’s back, the man who’s been a teenager for 35 years, and now he’s hosting a throwback show; it’s now just called “Pyramid”, but for years we knew it as the “$20,000 Pyramid”. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Overcoming Failure Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,062 views

    We must have the courage to overcome failure.

    OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    Jesus springs on the scene with no pedigree, no history, and only a strange man to vouch for him. And yet people were instantly drawn to Him - why?

    For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Mark 1:1-45 Pastor Tom Fuller Mark is Peter’s gospel. We get that from a quote written just after the turn of the century. The early church historian Eusebius quotes from Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Bless Them

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

    A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All In The Family Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,000 views

    How are we to treat fellow believers, those who are "all in the family" of faith with us.

    *John 1:12 -- for as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. In the 60’s Norman Lear produced a sit-com that revolutionized television (not necessarily for the good) in its blunt candor, in the topics it discussed, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ctwccofgw #5 - The Guarantee Of Guidance Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 29, 2007
     | 3,539 views

    Last in this series based on the Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance" studies for new Christians.

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #5 – The Guarantee of Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction The guarantee is only as good as the person or persons making it. Not that everyone who makes a guarantee and fails to live up to it is bad. Sometimes circumstances come up that keep a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Playing For Whose Applause Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

    Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christianity And Sex Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,506 views

    Sex has become a cultural obsession but the picture of sex that our culture paints is a cheap counterfeit of God’s design. What we have done is dehumanized ourselves and taken something which was meant to be sacred, wonderful and beautiful and changed it

    Christianity and Sex 1 Cor. 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Genesis 2:24-25 Where would you expect to find the following articles? How to Maintain an Erotic Marriage; Sexual Limits: What other Women Will and Won’t Do in Bed. In the Adults Only section of the newsstand? Try Readers Digest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    When God's People Do Bad Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    What’s going on when the saints sin?

    When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “didn’t You Use To Be Samson?”

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2013
     | 5,437 views

    Because he hasn’t dealt with his problems, they’re going to come up again, and this time they are going to destroy him.

    Judges 16:16-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist church • The story/Samson really could be titled • “Didn’t you use to be Samson?” • It’s the story/man/reached/pinnacle/career • accomplished everything a man would want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil One

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2013
     | 4,406 views

    Many do not believe in the devil any more. Many choose not to believe. What does the Bible have to say about him and the destruction he wishes to bring to each of our souls?

    This week a friend of mine posted a video on facebook that showed the results of four teens texting while driving. Three of them died and the last one will never be the same again; mentally or physically. Did they know of the dangers of texting while driving? Did they just ignore the danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Welch avatar

    Life Giving Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,911 views

    Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

    Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    At The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,442 views

    Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.

    AT THE CROSS John 19:17-27 1) On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan