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    Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

    INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Slaves To Siblings Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.

    INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Time For A Little Father Son Talk

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2013
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    A review of Proverbs 3 verses 1 through 35

    Proverbs 3: 1 – 35 It’s Time For A Little Father Son Talk 1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living With Higher Priorities Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,530 views

    Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

    Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found By Jesus, And Finding Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2013
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    Friends, is there anyone here today who feels like they need a Savior? You will never look for him, until you do feel your need for him. You must recognize that there is sin in you, sin for which you cannot make atonement, sin that you cannot overcome.

    7-30-05 FOUND BY JESUS, AND FINDING JESUS "The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019
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    How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

    The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Charge Concerning The Offender Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2018
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    After explaining in general terms why he had delayed his trip to Corinth (see 1:12-2:2), Paul addressed the specific confrontation that most likely had led to his decision to cancel his visit.

    April 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.2: Paul’s Charge Concerning the Offender. (2:5–11) 2nd Corinthians 2:5-11 (NKJV) 5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sealing Of The 144,000 On Earth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2017
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    The sixth seal had been opened, and the people of the earth tried to hide from God, asking who would be able to survive God’s judgment. Just when destruction seemed sure, four angels held back the four winds of judgment until God’s people were sealed.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/10/2015 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelations Title: #20: Sealing of the 144,000 on Earth (Revelation 7:1-8) Revelation 7:1-8 (KJV) 1 And after these things I saw four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Non-Believers In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18

    2 Chronicles 2: 1 – 18 Non-believers in church ministry 2 Then Solomon determined to build a temple for the name of the LORD, and a royal house for himself. 2 Solomon selected seventy thousand men to bear burdens, eighty thousand to quarry stone in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    He Came To... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 28, 2014
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    He Came To... (selected scriptures) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Ill: • A father of a small boy was on active service in Afghanistan. • He had been away from home for almost a year. • Back home in the UK; • The small boy looked frequently at a picture of his daddy on the table. • After several months the boy had started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Will Vs Permissive Will

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014
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    To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

    I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freely Given Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2014
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    In discussing True Wisdom, Paul presents the case in: 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 that we can understand the things freely given by God from the Spirit of God. Therefore: (1) True Wisdom is not Humanly Discovered (1 Corinthians 2:6-9)and (2) True Wisdom is Divinely Revealed(1 Corinthians 2:10-16).

    It is impossible for a lesser creature to understand a more advanced one. How can anything understand something more complex and advanced than itself? For a flea to understand a dog it would have to be at least as advanced as a dog. For a dog to understand a man it would have to be at least as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
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    Trials are meant to fortify our faith.

    Growing Up When You’re Torn Down 1 Peter 1:6-9 Rev. Brian Bill September 27-28, 2014 Offertory: “He’s Been Faithful” On Monday of this week, the pastoral staff and spouses went bowling. It was meant to be a great bonding time and we purposely wanted to keep it light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

    THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal