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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Part 1 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ NEWS CNN - No matter where you live -- East Coast, West Coast, Hong Kong, China, or Ding Dong, Texas,-- when it’s 12:01 am in your time zone, the final Harry Potter book can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Water

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

    FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Add To Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,054 views

    The first thing I want us to do is Learn how to Add. If we learn how to add God will do the multiplying.

    Add to your faith! 2 Peter 1:1-11 NIV 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Drag-Net Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 30,374 views

    We live in the days of ’invitation’, but there is coming a day of ’separation’ as God examines all those pulled up in the net. Link included to entire series with formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Templates.

    Parable of the Drag-Net Matthew 13:47-50 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DragNet.html Of all of Jesus’ parables He has now given to His disciples, I’m sure this is the one they could relate to the best because it uses an illustration from the fishing world, and most of these guys had backgrounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Is All Wet

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    Baptism how should it be done pouring, sprinkling or immersion, what about infants and children? When ready, should one wait or be baptized immediately? Is re-baptism necessary? What part does repentance play? How does the Bible answer all these questions

    Baptism is all wet Dunk, Sprinkle, and Double Dunk Baptism Act 2:38-41 NIV Matthew 3 NIV Mark 1:9-13 NIV Luke 3 NIV John 1:24-42 NIV Baptism how should it be done pouring, sprinkling or immersion, what about infants and children? When ready, should one wait or be baptized immediately? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
     | 2,457 views

    The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

    "I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,369 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

    God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Choices Determine Our Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

    Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

    All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salvation's Work Out

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    A sermon on working out our salvation through obedience to God and His words.

    INTRODUCTION: It is very common today that people are in the fitness things. First, exercise gyms are on the rise. Both the young and older ones are getting into physical workout, not just to build muscles or to shape their bodies but also to bolster the strength that is already in them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Experiencing Hope Expressing Hope

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    This text is troubling because it doesn’t seem to connect, but when you dig in it has a beautiful message of praying for the nations.

    Experiencing Hope/Expressing Hope (Mark 11:1-24) Sometimes we have a conception that people who approach life in a lighthearted manner don’t take things seriously enough. We often believe that they don’t care about things, that they have a kind of laize faire approach toward life, that they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Practical Guide To Joyful Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    8 Concepts towards having joy in your life. This chapter is jam-packed with jewels of verses to encourage you and give you peace in the midst of life’s storms.

    I love how Paul can, in a part of the letter that seems like just the "sincerely" section - throw out some absolutely incredible gems! Work on Earth - Live for Heaven 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Measuring Your Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 199 ratings
     | 28,879 views

    5 Kinds of Faith are discussed, as well as differing Degrees of Faith. PowerPoint template at website.

    Measuring Your Faith Matt. 9:29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html These tremendous words were spoken by Jesus to two blind men. They were greatly rewarded by their faith because their eyes were opened. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Baskerville avatar

    Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    The act of playing the game after careful preparation is what the world is all about. Practicing and learning go for nothing if we don’t go out and use our skills. There comes a moment in time when we need to leave the safety of our pews and go out and me

    The words of the Gospel from Matthew 22:16-20 are known as, “The Great Commissioning”. Jesus said “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the words: Go and make. Jesus gave his disciples a tremendous responsibility—go to the whole world and help people develop a deep and abiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational