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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Between Laughter And The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 31, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    The gap between God's Word and his promises, and its fulfillment in your life, is always tied to your development in faith.

    Between Laughter and the Power of Faith “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need For Salvation And The Way

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 13, 2017
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    This is an overview at a very high level of the human need for salvation and the way to find it. I'm sure there are gaps that most will fill in.

    Please open your Bibles to Romans 2:12-16 which we will read in a few minutes. The Lord God, who created the heavens and the earth also created humanity. In the beginning two people, Adam and Eve, made up the totality of humanity and they had one law, one command; “You must not eat from the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
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    We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 2 of a 3 part sermon.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yet Will I Praise Him

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 25, 2025
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    Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and destiny.

    Text: Habakkuk 3:17–18 PTMC I need you to shout one little word with me? Somebody shout yet. Come on say it like you mean it, and shout YET!!!! Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Came Back

    Contributed by Scott Hollebrands on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 27,507 views

    Jesus healed ten lepers and only one came back to thank him, how thankful are you?

    Only One Came Back Today we are going to take a look at a section of scripture in Luke 17:11-19. Please open your bible to those pages.(Luke 17:11-19). 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Should Adult Children Honor Their Parents? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015
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    The command to honor our parents is not reserved for childhood obedience. In today's culture of independence and personal choice, Christian adults must learn to show honor to their parents and not abandon them.

    We never stop worrying about our children. That includes our adult children! Our children can bring us the GREATEST JOYS, and also the GREATEST SORROWS. Many Christian parents grieve over.... Unsaved adult children Children who have walked away from the Lord Children hooked on drugs or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleading For The Perishing Cities

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    Jesus is looking for people to stand in the gap, who will go for him, let us pray for the Lord of the harvest, that the harvest is ready and plenty but the labourers are few

    Luke 19:41-44 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,184 views

    Instead of downgrading our theology to match our experience we need to upgrade our experience to match our theology.

    A Course in Miracles: Believing 201 05.12.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the series titled A Course in Miracles. Last week’s evotional was on seeking 101. Next week’s evotional will be on waiting 301. This week’s evotional focuses on believing 201. To check out old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Warning Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    To note the importance of drawing close to God.

    A Warning Against Worldliness Text: James 4.1-10 Thesis: To note the importance of drawing close to God. Introduction: (1) Have you ever been wanted “your way”? (2) We live in a culture where we are taught to “have it your way, right away.” Discussion: I. The Curse of Worldliness: A. Leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opening The Book

    Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    opening and closing the Bible Nehemiah and Luke

    Opening The Book (Pastor Craige LeBreton) In one of the works…published after his death…Ernest Hemmingway… Tells his readers… of his inward experience…during a time… when he had just completed one book…and was trying very hard… to get started on another… He said… that these were…very dark days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Away From God - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
     | 3,892 views

    People are not walking close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Away From God - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,219 views

    People are not living close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 2” A) Imagine the stir when Jesus announced to the crowd, “Unless you eat My flesh and drink My blood you will not possess eternal life!” * Now, the day before, on the other side of the lake, Jesus had taken a boy’s lunch and fed 5000 men, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    How close are we to the return of Christ?

    ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Doors Get Opened Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,940 views

    Worship is how to open closed doors.

    I have a door at my house, it’s the door to a closet in our bonus room. It’s where my kids' toys are all kept and so when I instruct them to clean up the bonus room, the toys just get tossed into the closet and then they shut the door real quick and hope for the best. So when you open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational