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  • Don Hawks avatar

    Touch And Remember--An Easter Lesson Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This outline is for the congregation to follow to accompany the full text of the message by the same title.

    TOUCH AND REMEMBER The 2002 Easter Lesson Pastor Don Hawks Bethany Church (All Bible readings from The Message Translation unless indicated) Luke 24:1-8: At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Protecting Unity Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on church unity and how to protect it.

    Introduction: I’d like to take a moment to explain the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. In a group this size at least one person is asking, “Whose church is it anyway?” We often talk about this church – this group of people as “our” church. But is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Your Daily Routine

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    In our text, Christ reveals that to His disciples, there is a different routine to their lives.

    "And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." For many, routine is life itself. If the routine is upset in any way, life becomes difficult to handle. For many, their daily routines consist of rising in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Selected, Saved, Sealed"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

    Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Ungratefulness Of Religious People

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    In this text, Jesus reveals how prevelant ungratefulness is among religious people.

    Introduction: Today many people will be celebrating what is called; "Thanksgiving Day." Parade goers will fill the streets. People will fill their yards with lavish eating and drinking. The smell of barbecue sauce will permeates the air. It is a tragedy that this day like most others have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Bouma avatar

    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

    SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bobby O avatar

    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

    “God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    Wrong focus, wrong day, wrong practices. Full text to follow.

    Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I. By forgetting the flurry! A. Jesus just wants to be received. Vs. 38 B. Martha was distracted. Vs 40 C. Martha was irritable and critical. Vs. 40 II. By focusing on first things! A. The things troubling us will pass. Vs. 39, 41 B. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will You Turn Away?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 19,894 views

    #22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    When Faith Is What You Need Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    This text is to teach that we should depend on our faith when there is no hope.

    WHEN FAITH IS WHAT YOU NEED Acts 9:36-43 My brothers and sisters there are times in our lives that we need to examine the faith that we have. Too often our common reasoning stands in the way of our Christian faith. Not only common reasoning, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Living Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,132 views

    The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

    John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Trexler avatar

    Doubt To Faith--Fear To Peace

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,472 views

    One week after the resurrection and we are given a classic text to ponder.

    John 20:19-31 2008 One week after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we are back in the real world, and given what I consider a classic text to ponder. We are dealt four concepts this morning. Well they are really more than concepts. They are ways of life. They are doubt and faith—fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    The Real Insurgency, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    A look at spiritual warfare, based not on the popular ideas on the subject, but on the biblical text.

    I am sure that nearly all of us are aware that our country, though not in a declared war, is still fighting two campaigns half a world away. What these campaigns have in common is that the enemy, while defeated, is still waging a war of insurgency against our troops and against our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Study The Bible

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    God calls us to master the biblical text and also be mastered by it.

    The Bible is 100% accurate: • The life of the body is in its blood... (Leviticus 17:11). • He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth... (Isaiah 40:22). • ...he suspends the earth over nothing (Job 26:7). • Video: Stars • ...as countless as the stars of the sky (Jeremiah 33:22). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist