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  • Tim Adour avatar

    Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give And You Will Receive Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON V GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Mk. 10:28-31 Nov. 5, 2006 FOR THE LAST TIME LET’S BE REMINDED OF THE DEFINITION OF A CONTRADICTION. TO ASSERT OR EXPRESS THE OPPOSITE OF . . . A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . . – ONLY IN AMERICA ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Do You Need To Be Sifted?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God’s glory and service.

    Do you want to be sifted? Luke 22:31-34 This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him. However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of “Hosanna” (save us) – but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jealous Of The Sparrows

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    The psalmist expresses the comparison of the sparrow to his own desire to dwell close to God

    Introduction: Psalm 84 is one of the most sweet of the Psalms of peace. In verse 3, the Psalmist was Jealous of the Sparrows that were allowed to live there all the time. I. The Beauty of God’s Dwelling - Vs. 1-2, John 1:14, 1Co 3:16 A. We See A Lovely Place 1. Lovely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Brokenness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

    INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Truth About The Tradition

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    This sermon deals with some of the traditions that surrond the Christmas Season and closes with a call for Salvation.

    The Truth about Traditions Jeremiah 10:1-10 12/1/07 In my lifetime I have read the Bible through more than once. And every time I do, it always reveals to me something new. Even though I’ve read it before, even the most popular of the scriptures, God still breaths new life into His word. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Battle For The Truth Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    This is the opening sermon in a series through the book of Galatians that takes a close look at salvation.

    The Battle for the Truth Galatians 1:1-10 1. The Authority of Paul (1) A. Not sent by man. B. Sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father. 2. The Gospel Basics (3-6) A. Christ gave himself for our sins. B. He will rescue us from this evil age. C. This was done according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

    18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Mile Marker 0

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,753 views

    Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

    Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discipleship: Simplicity

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

    INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Postscript For Preachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014
     | 6,125 views

    Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

    “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    God Still Loves The Jews

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,921 views

    We better look close at what the scripture says about the Jewish nation.

    GOD STILL Loves THE JEWS Romans 11:1---24 They play a vital part in God’s future plans. For many years there have been many try destroy the Jewish race. God has his hand on them that why it has not been done and never will. (1) A review of the Jews in the scripture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Final Benediction

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 1, 2013
     | 5,360 views

    John closed the bible by invoking God to allow the grace of the Lord to be with His people.

    Introduction: In this final day of 2012, there is no greater need than the blessing of God on our lives. The word benediction carries the idea of seeking God for a blessing on behalf of others. I. The Favor of God. (Grace) II. The Fullness of God. (Lord Jesus Christ) Master / Savior / and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Place

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,968 views

    There is a place close to God where we can enjoy the provision and the protection of God.

    There is a Place   Exodus 33:21-22 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:   Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal