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  • William Noel avatar

    The Will Of God Is...

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    Biblical proof as to what the will of God is for every believer

    “The Will of God” Rom. 8:28-31 Intro. · The idea of knowing the will of God is foreign to many Christians. Far too many Christians simply accept life as it comes, from whomever it comes. · God has called us to be victors, not victims. · It’s time that we know what God has called us to do, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meditating On God's Word

    Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,949 views

    What is Biblical meditation and how is it beneficial for Christians?

    Psa 119:97 m Mem. O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. Most Christians have listened again and again to admonitions that they read the Bible for themselves. Yet according to statistics, less than 1/5 of American believers read scripture daily. If spending time in God’s Word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kickball And Peacemaking

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007
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    Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

    Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

    TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of The Forgery Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
     | 3,315 views

    Biblical community wasn’t always perfect...

    The Cost of the Forgery Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Our faith journey is a shared journey as well as an individual journey. This fall we have been on a shared journey of experiencing Biblical community – of building relationships where we can live out Jesus’ new command of John 13:34: “Love one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,057 views

    A consideration of the biblical basis for this beloved Christmas carol.

    A young boy once complained to his father that most of the hymns they sang in church were boring to him - too far behind the times - tiresome tunes and meaningless words. His father put an end to his son’s complaints by saying, "If you think you can write better hymns, then why don’t you?" The boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    The message describes biblical principles found in Nehemiah.

    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah Matthew 19:26 1. Expect opposition - John 15:18-20 Whenever Nehemiah stepped in faith he encountered problems. The problems he faced included fear, false accusations, treason, and threats to his physical well being. Doubt was also a part of his life. Without an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

    The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Monday Again? Monday Again!

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 4,553 views

    Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

    MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Is Precious Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    Christians need a biblical perspective on the sixth commandment.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Elated Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

    “BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sarah Laughed

    Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,725 views

    A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

    I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 59,290 views

    A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Have A Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    Biblical advice on how to handle marital disagreements.

    I have a question for you: What in this world does more damage to people than anything else? Drugs? War? Disease? I think the answer is…our words. We all remember the childhood saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” But that’s not true. Words do hurt; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Deacon?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

    Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist