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  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Sheep wander off and get lost because they’re stupid. We know better and still do it anyway, so I’m not sure just how smart that makes us.

    Other Scripture used: Exodus 32:1,7-14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Psalm 51:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. God, grant me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the Courage to change the one I can, and the Wisdom to know it’s me. Naval aviation training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Make A Choice! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 107 ratings
     | 43,904 views

    The Bible is filled with calls for us to "make a decision." Choose whether our God, or the gods of this world are better... then live like what you believe. What does the world offer, and why can

    OPEN: An evangelist in South Africa had a van with this sign on the side that said this: “Where will you spend eternity? Most people don’t decide till the 11th hour. Our service begins at 10:30.” That evangelist’s van was telling people that there was a “decision” to be made. It asked: Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Face Of Fortune: Barabbas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    The face of Barabbas is truly the face of good fortune. Never has a better thing happened to a man on the day of his expected crucifixion. Jesus of Nazareth probably died on the cross that was prepared for Jesus Barabbas.

    4-08-03 The Face of Fortune: Barabbas Text: Now the governor's custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration--anyone they wanted…Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to be taken away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Discipline Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 3, 2010
     | 3,774 views

    In order to get into better spiritual shape we need to apply certain spiritual disciple. Paul said that working hard does not earn us our salvation; instead it demonstrates our salvation.

    A Life of Discipline, week 2: Lent 2010 Feb 28, 2010 Intro: Welcome this morning to the second Sunday in Lent, which is the season of preparation for Easter. I’ve decided to theme our Lenten Journey this year along the lines of “a disciplined life”, recognizing that God calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongue Tamers

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2012
     | 7,831 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. However, as someone once said, "When it is good there is nothing better but when it is bad there is nothing worse." It's that last part that moves us to understand the importance of taming the tongue.

    TONGUE TAMERS James 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: In northern New Mexico, at around 5 AM on July 16, 1945, the still dark early morning sky became as bright as the noonday sun. In that one blinding flash, the Atomic Age had begun. The atomic fireball shot upwards at 360 feet per second. The characteristic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This One Thing

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 49 ratings
     | 110,527 views

    There is one thing that based on what’s going on in your life that if you could figure it out and do it, it would leave you in a much better place a year from now.

    So you could go home now. We’ve kind of got it all set up for you. You know what to do. Hey thanks for being here. One of the things I struggle with at the beginning of every year is how long do you say Happy New Year. I tend to go into like February so I’m just going to try and say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Major Events At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011
     | 6,350 views

    We are going to divide this passage into 8 events to get a better understanding of what is happening. This is not an unfamiliar story to most Christians but maybe we can learn yet a little more about it.

    The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 23, 2012
     | 8,972 views

    Each of us wants to be a better Christian, God has already given us EVERYTHING we need according to 2 Peter 1:3-5, journey with me trhough this great text.

    SUCCESS IN CHRIST I think that I can say with some degree of confidence that there are many people in this room this morning that would like to be better Christians. I would include myself in that statement, and I can speak for my wife as well. I KNOW, without a doubt that many people here today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Believe - Intro Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012
     | 4,534 views

    Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

    What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Deborah: A Woman Of Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 22, 2014
     | 25,609 views

    Two woman who got honored over 2 men, not because they were necessarily better, but because they trusted God. Thanks to Guy Caley for his insights on faith from "Mud Wrestling".

    About thirty years ago, a young woman tennis star named Billie Jean King was challenged to a tennis match in what was billed as the “Battle of the Sexes” Another American tennis star, Bobby Riggs, 55, had been considered the best player in the world years earlier. He won Wimbledon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,386 views

    This study will look at each color that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Through this study, may we get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is an introduction to a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andre King avatar

    Four Freedoms Found In Christ

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 7,006 views

    Franklin Roosevelt once gave a speech outlining "four freedoms" that he believed would make the world a better place. 60 plus years later, those freedoms have become twisted.

    JANUARY OF 1941, 11 MONTHS BEFORE THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GAVE A STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH. IT BECAME KNOWN AS “THE FOUR FREEDOMS” SPEECH. ROOSEVELT SAID; IN THE FUTURE DAYS, WHICH WE SEEK TO MAKE SECURE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WORLD FOUNDED UPON FOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vince Miller avatar

    The Plot Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018
     | 4,896 views

    In today’s lesson we discover the plot of the Bible, because knowing the plot of the Bible, gives us a better understanding of the Bible’s context so that we can discover personal change.

    As I said in the last lesson, the purpose of this series is to help us discover how to read and study the Bible. Last time our lesson was the on the purpose of Bible study. And we came to the conclusion that the ultimate purpose of Bible study is personal change for the glory of God. And I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Righteous Judgment Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 15, 2019
     | 7,339 views

    As Paul continues to lay out the fact that all people fall short of the glory of God and are in need of God's righteousness, he focuses on the fact that the Jews are no better off than the Gentiles.

    A. One day a company inspection was taking place at the Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. Army’s guided missile school in Huntsville, Alabama. 1. The inspection was being conducted by a full colonel. 2. The inspection was going smoothly until the colonel came to a certain soldier. 3. The colonel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letting Go And Moving On Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,809 views

    The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

    LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed