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  • Brian Black avatar

    Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,853 views

    The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,730 views

    Last in a series on unlikely heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11 using Jesus as an unlikely hero leading into ADvent.

    Chico Alliance Church December 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “The Ultimate Unlikely Hero” Unlikely Heroes Part Eight Introduction Hebrews 11:32 mentions six individuals used by God to accomplish eternal purposes. All of these individuals had some attribute that qualified them as unlikely candidates ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,406 views

    A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

    Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wall - Pt. 1 - Building Blocks Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

    The Wall Pt. 1 – Building Blocks I. Text Nehemiah 1:1-11 1-2The memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. It was the month of Kislev in the twentieth year. At the time I was in the palace complex at Susa. Hanani, one of my brothers, had just arrived from Judah with some fellow Jews. I asked them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Service Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    A study of the service gifts with which God equips His Church.

    Text: Rom 12:7-8, Title: Hands and Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 12.4.11, AM Opening illustration: heard of the church that gave new members 9 weeks to find a “ministry” or they told them that they would probably fit better at another church where they could do nothing…Or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Future Tense"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 21, 2013
     | 3,959 views

    All of us want to know what the future holds for us. But the Bible teaches that we walk by faith, not by sight. The future at times looks very tense, especially if we do not include God in our planning. He must be involved in every detail of life.

    “Future Tense” James 4:13-17 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold for his family he feels compelled to make sure things happen the way they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is An Abiding Love

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 29, 2013
     | 4,156 views

    There is an abiding love to comfort us as the righteous fight the good fight, on the battlefield of faith.

    Christ Is An Abiding Love by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/29/2013) “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love” (John 15:10, King James Version, KJV [Christ promiseth Comforter]). Greetings ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Requirements Of A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,590 views

    Being a good Samaritan requires change in our thought patterns and our normal courses of action.

    REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION Some years ago, S. E. Hinton wrote a book entitled The Outsiders which was later developed into a movie. It is the story of Ponyboy, a fourteen-year-old boy who belongs to a gang called the Greasers. Though he appears bold and confused, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Around The Corner

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    Believe in tomorrow, because the pain of today has already been overcome by what God did yesterday. It is just around the corner, and it is going to be great.

    Just Around The Corner 2 Kings 7 September 11, 2005 Intro: (beginning of 9:30 service) Living here in Alberta, the standard joke is “if you don’t like the weather, wait half an hour.” Something better is coming, something good is on its way. I want to read you a Bible story, from 2 Kings 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,414 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

    Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 42,677 views

    How do we serve God in our lives? We can turn to Scripture to find out. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.

    “This is the day which the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalms 113-118 comprise a wonderful 6 psalm praise to God called the “Egyptian Hallel” (Hallel meaning praise in the Hebrew.) These 6 psalms were sung during the main Jewish holidays, Passover, Pentecost and the Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Danny Davis avatar

    Elements Of Spiritual Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Mar 3, 2014
     | 6,558 views

    What are some of the elements found in a worship service.

    Introduction Part of being led by the Holy Spirit is active participation in weekly worship services. We gather together to sing, play music, pray, give, preach and read Scripture. It is also a time to exercise our Spiritual gifts so that the church can be built up. As a missionary I found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Significantly Significant Not Insignificant

    Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 11, 2015
     | 5,578 views

    You are Loved by God in Christ. Knowing your position and stand in the Lord gives you a confidence that enables you to face all oppressive forces with divine strength. Pastor Sumeet shares this powerful revelations from the scripture to prove this.

    Mark 14:3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, "Why was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    119 - Pt. 4 - Wait Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2014
     | 7,420 views

    Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

    119 - Pt. 5 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by David Cain on May 2, 2012
     | 5,469 views

    A reminder that, just as Jesus is the light of the world, we are called to be his lights in the world

    The Light of the World Our gospel reading this morning is Mark’s telling of the transfiguration of Jesus. It is a fascinating story, and quite unusual in the ministry of Jesus as Moses and Elijah are brought back to life in a scene witnessed by three of disciples. The heart of the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican