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  • Charles Holt avatar

    Christ's Dove

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,632 views

    Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God's Presence Through The Storms/Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,357 views

    Third in the series. The trials and storms of life are meant to bring us into a greater awareness of Gods Presence.

    The Presence Driven Church Finding Gods Presence through the Storms/Trials of Life Peter one of the disciples experienced many trials and temptations as a follower of Jesus as a result of this personal experience he was used to pen first and second Peter. In 1 Peter he gives three reasons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,196 views

    Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

    Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Ways To Fully Appropriate Christ's Resurrection Power To Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    Ask the Lord to help you to fully appropriate ALL the power, purposes and plans that the Lord has for you and your people.

    Ten Ways to Fully Appropriate Christ’s Resurrection Power to Your Life (Acts 2:1-35) Illustration: Two roses were on the Communion table in our church on Easter Sunday morning. As I looked at them, my heart was filled with joy. The red rose signified the birth of little Brian, who had come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hungry Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Bible Study notes on the "Beatitudes

    Kingdom Living” Part 5 “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:5 Introduction So far in our study through the “Beatitudes” we have noticed that every characteristic the Lord says should be evident in our lives as we faithfully follow Him is comparable to an emptying of ourselves. · We are to have a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Steps To Develop A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,561 views

    Be thankful if you have a good conscience. When it gives you a warning whistle, pay attention! Then fight to preserve your faith and keep your conscience clear. That jarring sound is there to help you stay in fellowship with Christ

    Nine Steps to Develop a Healthy Conscience (Hebrews 9:13-9:14) "How much more shall the blood of Christ, who by virtue of His eternal Spirit has offered Himself as an unblemished sacrifice to God, purify consciences from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God." (Heb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changing A Generation

    Contributed by Jimmie Godfrey on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    In a world were are young people are killing one another and selling drugs.Threw searching Gods word we find that we can change this generation.....

    Changing A Generation Page 1 The world we live in today God has given parents an awesome responsibility. To raise a generation of young people in a world that has turned its back on God. Our young people today are exposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,203 views

    How effective is your prayer life?

    Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of New Wine? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 7, 2015
     | 5,316 views

    How do we defend our faith in Christ?

    Full of New Wine Acts 2:12-21 We have seen in our study of Pentecost so far, one of the major purposes for the gift of tongues was to bypass the language barrier so that everyone at the feast in Jerusalem could understand the wonderful works of God in their own language. In other words, God wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,169 views

    This is the 18th sermon in the series "The Cure". As God's people, we are so blessed to serve a God who never breaks His promises.

    Series: The Cure [#18] GOD’S PROMISES Romans 11:1-36 Introduction: How many of you have made promises and not kept them? Obviously, we have all made promises and not kept them; and honestly, most of the time it probably doesn’t bother us at all. Thank God, that He doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exalted Christ

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 19, 2015
     | 8,863 views

    Philippians 2:5-11 teaches that, although Jesus existed in the form of God, He humbled Himself to obey His Father and die on the cross. Because of this, God the Father has exalted Jesus above every name and reign. All are obliged to give homage to Him!

    The Exalted Christ Intro: The level of glory and majesty Jesus experienced on earth as a man was not what it had been before His incarnation, nor what it would be after His resurrection. John 17:5 gives us a glimpse of the difference before, during and after His earthly life -- "And now, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting The Tone Of Victory: The Source Of Our Perseverance Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013
     | 3,667 views

    Revelation 1:4-8, part 1

    The Seven, part 2 Setting the Tone of Victory: The Source of our Perseverance Revelation 1:4-8, part 1 May 26, 2013 Review: Last week I said that although Revelation poses unique interpretative challenges it is understandable by the ordinary person. It appeals to the imagination, is similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015
     | 5,719 views

    In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

    Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gods Seeming Detour Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,472 views

    We should humbly appreciate that we were snatched out of the fire and put in the spiritual limelight by God’s grace. Let us appreciate and glory in being part of God’s church!

    God’s Seeming Detour (Isaiah 65:1-16) 1. Suppose you loved covered bridges & planned a vacation around them. 2. God had your interest at heart; the main road was blocked by a detour sign. After grumbling, you find yourself on an enchanting county road — and there it is — the most amazing covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible