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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Jesus - Poured Out For The World!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 22, 2013
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    My Easter 2013 message. Without the resurrection our faith is nothing. However, he has been raised so it is everything. Jesus was poured out for the world and he says we will do the things he did ...this is a challenge!

    There’s a lovely old story about children who were asked to bring plastic Easter eggs to Church on Easter Day, filled with something that would symbolise the meaning of the resurrection. One child’s egg contained a tiny flower to speak of the new life that springs forth at Easter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Justification Works Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007
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     | 6,839 views

    This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

    Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will You Make A Difference

    Contributed by Chris Coker on Aug 8, 2002
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    Making a difference in someones life from Jude 23

    Text: Jude 23 Title: Will you make a difference? Dominant Thought: Must be willing to make a difference in someone’s life Introduction: Does anyone have 57 cents in their pockets, if you don’t ask the people around you for the change they have? 57 cents isn’t much money but it changed a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Benefit In Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021
     | 3,331 views

    To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "From Good To Great"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
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    If you want to go up in life you must first come down.

    “From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "From Good To Great"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
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    if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

    “From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving From Good To Great

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
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    We come to this passage immediately following the conversation in chapter 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. You remember Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.

    “Moving from Good to Great” John 3:22-30 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011
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    Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

    Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2018
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    What are the characteristics of a good shepherd? Jesus sets the example.

    I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Today we will look at another one of the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel. The particular way that these two words are presented in the gospel are similar to the Greek translation of Exodus 3:14 for the name of Yahweh. We looked last week at “I AM the Door” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
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    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011
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    Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

    God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Light Switch Moment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010
     | 4,236 views

    LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

    Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Reminder To New Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
     | 4,793 views

    Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

    HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Don't Stand On The Sidelines Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,386 views

    Compares being a Christ Follower to being a member of a football team, focus on choosing to follow God, and "holy ground". Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Don’t stand on the Sidelines] If you decide that it’s a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you’d rather serve - and do it today … As for me and my family, we’ll worship God. (Joshua 24:15 MSG) This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist