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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!! -Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014
     | 4,386 views

    To learn lessons from Jewish Festivals which have been described as the shadow of the Coming Christ in both His First advent as well as His second Advent!!!

    THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender of Festivals Oh yes, most of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Strangers In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2014
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     | 17,343 views

    When we know who we are, we'll understand what we have.

    Strangers in a Strange Land 1 Peter 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 13-14, 2014 Hope video. Do you find it difficult to hold on to hope when our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity? Just this week, America’s largest university system in California ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gospel That Gives God Glory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 15, 2014
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     | 6,131 views

    While we benefit from the gospel, it is primarily about God's glory and not my good.

    Many of you may have seen a recent video clip of a prominent pastor speaking these words: I just want to encourage every one of us to realize that when we obey God, we’re not doing it for God — I mean, that’s one way to look at it — we’re doing it for ourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Stand Against Domestic Violence And A Stand For Victims

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2014
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     | 14,124 views

    Domestic violence is a plague destroying our families. We must take a stand against domestic violence of any kind and we must take a stand to support the victims of domestic violence.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon will not begin with a joke or a cute cartoon, like many of my sermons do, because there is no funny or humorous side to our topic for today. 1. Today I want to address the problem and plague of domestic violence. 2. This is going to be a very hard sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2014
     | 10,373 views

    Find courage in the fellowship of the saints, your faith in the Sovereign Lord, and in the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lion Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014
    based on 28 ratings
     | 52,962 views

    Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

    OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Worship Problem Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014
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     | 6,949 views

    Sin, at its core, is a worship problem.

    Sin, at its core, is a worship problem Sin is NOT: • An information problem • An emotional problem • A psychological problem • A political problem • A lust problem • A gossip problem • A lying problem • A substance problem or addiction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014
     | 12,445 views

    We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

    Who Do You Say I Am? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – October 19th, 2014 Intro: Series… not a matter of dismissing our questions… but of facing the reality that maybe we are not the center of creation…maybe we are the ones who should listen to the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 87,993 views

    Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But he didn't have what would get him to heaven.

    LUKE 16: 19-31 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS [John 11:45-53; 12:10-11] After challenging the pharisees and scribes Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Christian Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014
     | 12,063 views

    The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ.

    Title: The Leader’s Portrait Text: I Corinthians 4:1-5 Text: The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ. Life Question: What are the roles of Christian leaders that attract the church to Christ? INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebels In The Pews Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,069 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS REBELS IN THE PEWS Numbers 14:1-16 INTRODUCTION -When George HW Bush was President he banned broccoli on Air Force One which made national headlines. -When asked about it he said, “I do not like broccoli and I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Child Who Brings Peace

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 21, 2014
     | 4,254 views

    Christmas Carol Service 2014 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    • Probably the most used word at Christmas is the word gift; • And for many people what they ‘get’ at Christmas – makes it or breaks it! Quote: “December is the only month of the year when everyone forgets about the past, forgets about the future, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    5 Keys To Understanding The Sabbatical Year Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 5,195 views

    In ancient times, God warned people & nations of impending judgment before He lowered the boom.

    The Final Countdown: Preparing for What’s Next (Based up Jonathan Cahn’s book, The Mystery of the Shemitah) First Things First: 5 Keys to Understanding the Sabbatical Year (1 of 5) November 2, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In ancient times, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #21 Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    Continuing study of Romans, Chapter 9:1-18

    Book of Romans Lesson # 21 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 9:1 – 9:18 We ended last week with a discussion of the predestination of God for man. God has already determined that we should live victorious; that we should be blessed; that we should fulfill his will in the earth; and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Song Of The Sea

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2015
     | 9,137 views

    The song of Moses - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: God's victory is announced (vs 1-5), God's weapons are described (vs 6- 10), God's character is extolled (vs 11-16a). God's promises are fulfilled (vs 16b-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren