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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Passing Down The Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010
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     | 5,112 views

    1 John seems to reveal a generation gap for the first time in Christian experience. How do we handle this? John’s message is helpful here.

    (The audio version of this is longer and more complete) How do we pass on the truth to the next generation? How keep from losing our children to the world? Every generation has a choice to make. The gospel and letters of John may have been written to address this very subject. John writes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,117 views

    Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

    The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Come And Dine

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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    There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

    *Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Double Portion

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,332 views

    A desire for God’s blessing

    Text: 2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:9 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. Introduction: 1. SPIRITUAL REQUEST (VS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009
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    Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Pits

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    Sometimes life seems like the pits but God can even take the pits and make them useful!

    Genesis 37:18-36 Verse 20-We shall see what will become of his dreams There is someone who wants to crush your dreams! Satan is out to get you, to discourage you, to detain you, to derail you from reaching your dreams! Just remember the brothers who gave Joseph so much trouble had slept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stirred But Not Changed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 21, 2010
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     | 12,205 views

    During the Triumphant entry, people were stirred up to the point of being shaken, but were they changed? How does this speak to us?!?!

    Stirred but Not Changed Matthew 21:1-11 * This is one of the most ‘well-known pre-Easter’ stories in scripture. Fulfilling the prophecy, our Lord Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey with pomp and circumstance befitting a King. People lined the road, took off their coats laying them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Now The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    What happens after you become a Christian? How can you grow beyond the enemies attacks? Let’s take a look.

    Scripture: Isaiah 51:1 Title: “AND NOW THE REST OF THE STORY” Introduction: Paul Harvey made this statement famous. It would be hard to hear these words spoken without thinking about Paul Harvey. It would also be difficult to not EXPECT to hear something worth hearing after he said those words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rescuer Up Over Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,908 views

    God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually!

    The Rescuer Up Over 2 Peter 2:4-10 Review the Trinity and 10 Commmandments Main Idea: God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually! I. Old Testament EXAMPLES (4-8) This portion of 2 Peter is very similar in order, content, and expressions to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Important Announcement

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    While it is proper to pay special attention to these verses in December, it is equally true that they are important to us every day of the year. On any Sunday we could appropriately sing, “Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!” At any time of the year we co

    And Now, for an Important Announcement Introduction Most church-goers dread announcements. Announcements are considered dull, but not this announcement. Luke 2:8-17 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Worry Free Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,836 views

    During tough times worry can sometimes mar our thanksgiving celebrations. Jesus reminds his followers that they can always rest in his care and give God thanks for his grace.

    Matthew 6:25-33 “A Worry Free Thanksgiving” INTRODUCTION It’s been a tough year for just about everyone. The economic recovery has started, and even though we’ve been told it won’t end overnight, it can’t come fast enough for us. Most of us have had to downsize our spending and pay off some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Quiet Mind Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,704 views

    The season of Lent provides for us a time of renewal, commitment or recommitment, repentance and prayer.

    Ever since 325 AD, we celebrate Easter on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 21st.) As you know, the date of Easter changes from year to year and this is why. Easter will always be recognized between March 22nd and April 25th and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Come And Drink (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012
     | 7,189 views

    The reason your life might stink, is because your life has become a stagnant storage tank instead of rivers of living water!

    John 7:37-39-On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Tolerance Is Silly Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    Some people are weak in sense, period. Others are strong in some areas, but weak in the spiritual realm because, down deep, they really don’t believe things like doctrine matter. Paul attempts to shake-up both types of people who are inappropriately tole

    When Tolerance Is Silly 2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 19-20 1. Does it really matter what you believe? 2. From UPI: CAIRO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A conservative cleric in the constituent assembly drafting the new Egyptian constitution has argued the country should allow girls to marry at 14. Yassir Barhami, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hungry Heart Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,441 views

    What is the heart hungrying & thirsting after?

    A proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist