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  • James Phillips avatar

    Sheol & Hades

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Heaven or Hell which will it be.

    SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parenting 101 Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    Basics of being a good parent.

    PARENTING 101 The other night, I sat down to watch a little TV and unwind before bed time. Just as I sat down, Drew started climbing on me and asking me to wrestle with him, like he does almost every night. Let me tell you, I was tired. It had been a long day, and all I wanted to do was to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2014
     | 8,360 views

    A sermon about "being" Christian.

    "Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?" Matthew 25:31-46 One day a student asked anthropologist Margaret Mead for the earliest sign of civilization in a given culture. He expected the answer to be a clay pot or perhaps a fish hook or grinding stone. Her answer was "a healed femur [bone]." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who's Really In Control?

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,750 views

    This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

    After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldier Of The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 37,877 views

    We are, as Christians, to serve in the Army of the Lord. This gives us an example of the faithful soldier.

    A SOLDIER OF THE LORD Date: November 11,2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Text; 2 Timothy 2:3-4:4:7-8 As we celebrate Veterans Day today, I am reminded of many men & women who abandoned everything and answered the call to service and a call to arms by their nation. One of the most sobering scenes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

    I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mothers Who Make A Difference

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 598 ratings
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    Mothers made a difference. Here are some examples of Mothers of the Bible who made a difference.

    Mother’s Who Make a Difference Reading: Psalm 113 Intro: Genesis 3:20 Eve was the mother of all living “Eve” means “living” She was the first mother, the first to ever give birth to a Child She had three sons, Cain, Able and Seth…. -Able had been murdered by Cain. -It was through the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing By Surrendering Completely

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

    Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession And Repentance

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    Daniel’s prayer is a great example of how WE should pray and ask for forgiveness

    CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE DANIEL 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION Daniel was a godly man who realized that his nation had sinned greatly against God. He prayed to “make it right with God.” He prayed to confess the sins that brought curses on the Israelite people. He prayed to confess the sin that separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Heals The Paralytic

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    When Christ healed the paralytic we find an example of our call and responsibility as believers.

    Christ Heals the Paralytic John 5:1-9 Introduction Exposition of the passage… I. Rise · The man could not rise without first experiencing healing · We cannot rise without first experiencing the ultimate healing – salvation · II. Take · The man took that which belonged to him. · We must take that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Learn From Failure

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    Why wait to fail so we can learn. Use the examples given to you.

    “HOW TO LEARN FROM FAILURE” Exodus 2:11-15 2-17-2002 Moses was one of the greatest men in the Bible. - He was used of God to free Gods’ people. - He was used by God to deliver the 10 Commandments. - He was used of God to build the Tabernacle so that God could dwell with His people. - Yet Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    Jesus gives us an example of what it looks like to be prepared for the ministry. Series on Mark

    ARE YOU PREPARED Mark 1:9-13 INTRO: In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He jumped from a plane alone with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

    Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 301 ratings
     | 94,281 views

    A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

    On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jacob Et Esaü (I)

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,258 views

    An example of young biblical people who had our vexations, and our courses! To meditate...

    Lecture : Genèse 25/19-34 19-26 : Naissance des 2 fils d=Isaac. Il s=agit au départ du fils d=Abraham, Isaac, le fils de la promesse. Nous connaissons son histoire, il a trouvé une femme Rebecca. Mais rappelons leur condition de vie. Ils vivent en nomades, se déplaçant selon les besoins de la ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Hole In The Roof

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    There are two groups in every organization: the doers and the complainers. The story of the paralytic is a vivid example of both.

    Mark 2: 1 – 12 - A Hole In The Roof Intro: Imagine you have a very close friend who has a desperate legal problem. They’ve been to lawyers, courts and all sorts of legal actions to no avail. You hear the President is coming to Nederland to visit another of your friends. The President could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed