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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Just God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,687 views

    Justice is not an external system to which God tries to adhere. He didn’t have to go to law school or get a TV courtroom to learn how to apply the law. His justice comes out of his inner being and is based on His holiness, His truthfulness, and His righ

    Our Just God This past Monday I had the opportunity to play “Mr. Mom” while Beth attended a conference in Chicago. There is no doubt in my mind that Beth has a more difficult job than I do! My greatest challenge came late morning when I was trying to give our baby Megan a bottle. Since Beth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Validation Of The Transformation

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,671 views

    Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

    “Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Who Is God?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 16, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,136 views

    A systematic devotional study

    When I was a boy I remember my father describing the God he grew up with. That God was a muscular, white-haired, bearded, royal figure, sitting on His golden throne sporting a scowl and just waiting for my father to make a mistake. Not long ago I saw a list of responses a class of children ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What We Are Called To Be Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 51,759 views

    Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

    What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Soul Looks Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,373 views

    When we look back at our lives and the disasters they contain, we do have to ask whether we brought some of these things on ourselves, whether scapegoating is occurring. But God is at work in all things, even disasters, for the Kingdom.

    I’m convinced that the best education in the world is the one you gain listening to other people tell their life stories. So much can be learned just from hearing what others have been through. This past week I attended a workshop for ministers. It was supposed to be about creating and handling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    Jesus came to reveal God to us. He was gentle and kind, and yet there were some things that really set Him off! At the same time, He loved a good party and was constantly looking to bring healing to lives of people. He is the revealer, the confronter,

    The Case For Christ: His Life Rev. Brian Bill 4/1/01 It’s still early but has anyone already been a victim of an April Fool’s joke? Some of you have been if you forgot to turn your clocks ahead last night! The history of April Fool’s Day is fascinating. In the 16th Century, the New Year was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maynard's Motorcycle

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

    Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trumpets Of Judgment And Proclaming The Word Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    Are you ready to hear the trumpet call of God to judgment and glory? It will be one or the other for everyone. Meanwhile we are to be people of the Word! Hearing, following, and sharing it!

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Lesson 5 Revelation 8-11 The Trumpets of Judgment and Proclamation of the Word When my kids were little they used to make up songs. Almost all of them were about God or church. We video taped one of them where they all sang, “Trumpets will sound and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Way That Seems Right..."

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 89,112 views

    The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

    STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    On Tiptoe With Joy Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    "The Disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." Sermon describes the person and work of the Holy Spirit

    On Tiptoe with Joy Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” There’s something significant about Luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in Antioch – Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Faith Of The Doubter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,121 views

    We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

    Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Courts Of Judgment

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

    Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Choice Of A New Generation

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 18,079 views

    We all need to recommit ourselves to the choice of serving God.

    Introduction: I heard about a husband who really enjoyed the meat his wife had served for dinner one night. He asked her, "What did you marinate this in?" Well, his wife immediately went into a long explanation about how much she loved him and how life wouldn’t be the same without him, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching Mount Zion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 58,409 views

    We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

    Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 441 ratings
     | 131,493 views

    Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

    Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ