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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    I Believe In You! Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,969 views

    We all need to be encouraged. Do we however have an obligation to be encouragers?

    MOVIE CLIP – “SAVE THE LAST DANCE” Lead character is on the stage auditioning when she stumbles. She feels she cannot make it, when her close friend enters stage left and challenges her, leading up to him saying, “I believe in you.” She tries again and succeeds. What a beautiful lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Complete In Christ (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,633 views

    Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

    {Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Man Who Would Build An Ark

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,110 views

    There are three things in this verse that tell us a great deal about Noah. And in this short, little sentence I believe we can gain a deeper understanding of how we should live.

    A grandchild sitting on her grandfather’s lap listening to the Bible story of Noah’s Ark, asked "Were you in the Ark, grandpa?" He chuckled and replied, "Why, no I wasn’t." There was a pause, and the child looked up at him quizzically and asked, "Then why weren’t you drowned?" Someone once wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sermon # 12 - Building Beautiful Families Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024
     | 1,326 views

    Beautiful godly families are the foundations for a godly church, society and nation. If we can follow God’s principles as taught in His word, our families will be happy places and a great blessing to those around us.

    We read in Numbers 24:5, “How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, and the places where you live, Israel.” (GW) These are the words that were declared by the Prophet Balaam as he beheld the people of Israel from the top of a mountain. We studied that every one of these words that were spoken by Balaam ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Critical Spirit

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    Do you have a critical spirit?

    Text: Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42 Subject: Judging others Theme: Christians are not to have a critical spirit Prop: Jesus gives us ways to keep from having a critical spirit. T.S. Let us consider the DEFENSES that Jesus gives to protect us from having a Critical Spirit. INTRODUCTION Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,581 views

    Today we embark on a brand new journey -- The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family.

    The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy Today we embark on a brand new journey. The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. A few years back, Rick Warren wrote the book, The Purpose Driven Life. This book went on to become one of the best selling books of all time. Why is that? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Treasures And Hearts

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    What is the treasure of your heart? What is the object of your affection? You say it is Jesus? Is it reallY?

    Treasures and Hearts Sermon 1. What would you do for ten million dollars? I’m not giving it out, you understand, but there was a recent poll of Americans that asked them that question. I won’t share all the results with you, but some of them are interesting. a. Twenty-five percent of us say we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Sardis - "Dear Sardis - You Are Dead”. Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,282 views

    Letter to the Church of Sardis - Dead Faith. Reputation without Works

    The Revelation to Sardis - “Dear Sardis - You are Dead”. AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse, 7 arrested for fraud, 19 accused of writing bad checks, 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted, 3 done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    In The Hands Of The Potter

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    God shapes us like clay to be used for His purposes

    Sermon for 5/2/04 7 p.m. SBC Philippi, Philippi, WV In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18:1-6 Primary Purpose: God uses various means to shape us and mold us for His purposes. Introduction: When I was in 10th grade, I took an art class. We had drawing, painting and scratch board and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    Paul’s introduction to 1 Cor gives us insight about who we are.

    I. INTRODUCTION: How many of you have seen Disney’s Lion King? Remember when Samba couldn’t decide whether or not he should go back to the Pride Lands? He had some pretty heavy baggage he was carrying around. His father had taught him a lot about his role in life and how he should act. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Tung avatar

    The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,853 views

    A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

    THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • L. Paul Lafferty avatar

    Back To Basics

    Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Worship Evangelism Discipleship

    Intro: Words like, opportunity, chance, choices, option. Worship: Relationship with God. The reason we were created Ps 150:1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    The Perfect Combination Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE A Perfect Combination Sunday February 25, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a Intro. A. As we begin this discussion today of this next attitude I want to take a moment to remind you of what we are striving to see happen in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,908 views

    The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist