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  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    Close Don't Count

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,500 views

    To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

    Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Think Ye Of Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    What do you think of our Lord?

    WHAT THINK YE OF JESUS CHRIST? Matthew 22:41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. The best way to find out the truth is to ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Interaction Patterns Within Groups

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mobilize The Laity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields. Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into His fields." (Matt. 9:36-38) Ask the Lord to help you pray with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit

    Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18-20) Illustration: Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual High Gear Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,850 views

    We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

    Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    The A-B-Cs Of Soul-Winning

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    The basics of winning others to the faith.

    The A-B-C’s of Soul Winning I Corinthians 9:17-27 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sanders avatar

    What Brand Are You, Regular Or Extra Faithful?

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,759 views

    Paul talked with great passion and pride about the marks that he bore for the sake of Jesus Christ. Such marks designate the character of the believer.

    I. Introduction · In the early 1900’s a wealthy financier by the name of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty began to indulge in a newfound interest in archaeology, and he made many great discoveries. · Among those discoveries are some of the most ancient copies we have of New Testament writings. · One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meekness Versus Anger Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

    "Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Nobody But Jesus!

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,340 views

    Of all the people we know of today, there is only One Person that we really need to know. Other men are here and then gone, but Jesus will always be. Who will be left when time is done? Nobody But Jesus!

    There are many well known, infamous people today. We hear of them from varying sources, and at all decibals of volume. We hear the constant barrage of names, identities, and personalities that fill the headlines and the airwaves. With many of them, the mentioning of their names is followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,841 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

    How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Workers

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2019
     | 3,031 views

    When you obey God faithfully like Isaac, besides flocks and herds (resource for making money),God would send faithful servants and workers (not few but many) who would stick with you – no matter what. A bunch of good team workers are a blessing!

    Faithful workers Genesis 26:33”So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.” What I saw in chapter 26 of Genesis are the servants of Isaac who stood with him and dug wells for Isaac despite the severe opposition that Isaac faced in Gerar, towards the end we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal