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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Taste Testers

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    Hebrews 6 adresses those who only taste what Jesus has to offer us.

    Hebrews 6:4-8 . Intro: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when rescuers found Cecelia they did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study On Revelation 7 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 7.

    Two preachers were holding up signs on a portion of roadway, trying to get the attention of passing cars. The first preacher’s sign read, “THE END IS NEAR!” A sports car flew by and upon reading the sign, the driver slowed down and yelled to the preacher, “TELL SOMEBODY ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wise Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    The Magi gave unique & unusual gifts to Jesus. They were demonstrating a prophetic understanding of Who Jesus was and the reason He came - Gold - Jesus was the King, Frankincense - Jesus was God, and Myrrh - Jesus was the Lamb of God, Who would die for t

    The wise men came with a specific purpose to worship Jesus. We will look at three lessons we can learn from this passage, especially on worship. 1. Worship is faith-full 2. Worship is sacrificial 3. Worship is obedient 1. Worship is faith-full Notice the nature of the journey they took. We ...read more

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    Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

    All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

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    Follow Me As I Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 10, 2012
     | 6,640 views

    Leadership, example, disciple making

    FOLLOW THE LEADER 1 Thess. 1:1-10 (p 835) Oct. 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you didn’t know this…I want to inform you that there is a Presidential election taking place next month on the 13th….WHAT!!! You mean you already knew?!!!! And yes I believe it’s important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,358 views

    God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He shows His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mary Chose The Necessary Part

    Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,235 views

    Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

    Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Lying

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 26, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,064 views

    Although the movie, "Liar, Liar" is a comedy, the issue of lying is anything but funny. Max’s birthday wish was for his father to stop lying. God has that same desire for us. He understands how serious of an issue lying is and how important it is for his

    THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING INTRODUCTION: Jim Carrey movie, “Liar, Liar”. “Jim Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a career-focused lawyer and divorced father. Fletcher loves to spend time with his son Max, but he has a habit of giving precedence to his job, breaking promises to Max and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bushwhacking The Bushwhacker

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,565 views

    Bushwhacker: 1. The secret name of the press corps during the Bush administration. 2. What a wife calls a husband after he trims the bushes in the front yard. 3. A sneak attack from the woods.

    Bushwhacking the Bushwhacker Bushwhacker: 1. The secret name of the press corps during the Bush administration. 2. What a wife calls a husband after he trims the bushes in the front yard. 3. A sneak attack from the woods. A bushwhacker comes from the civil war, when small groups of individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012
     | 2,800 views

    5 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-V—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Our recent trip to Boone, NC to visit our sons. Changing color & falling. From I-77 toward Wilkesboro on US 421 the changing color of the leaves was gorgeous! Farther up in Boone, most of the color was gone. The leaves had already hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Poor Money Sense Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 5,659 views

    Don’t hire Jesus to be a fundraiser; he just doesn’t seem to have good money sense.

    Introduction One of the characteristics that makes our country great, as seen in the recent tragedy, is the pleasure people take in giving to worthy causes. People like contributing to something that makes a positive difference. Good fundraisers know this; that is why most of them feel good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guilt And Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012
     | 6,315 views

    In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

    Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Greatly Loved!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,910 views

    Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich and how to have stress-free life’ rather than the Word of God.

    You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    End Of The World Bible Study

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,146 views

    With Dec. 21, 2012 (the END OF THE WORLD!) just days away, it’s a good time to remind our people of 5 principles of interpreting Scripture that will help them not be deceived by false predictions that bring fear and concern. These 5 principles will help

    END OF THE WORLD BIBLE STUDY 5 Principles for Interpreting Scripture 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lack of Appreciation 1. A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012
     | 4,964 views

    This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

    Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational