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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 25, 2015
     | 7,268 views

    We must make our brothers and sisters in Christ (as well as the lost) feel the real need to be a part of the worshipping community. If we are persecuted for our work, we can take comfort in the knowledge that in the end God will fashion eternity.

    Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,664 views

    Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

    Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of The Secret Closet

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 10,055 views

    What is the “Secret Closet?” It's the Habit of shutting yourself in God, Seeking God, calling on Him, and Intimacy with God. Prayer is transfiguring, refreshing, and can alter the future.

    THE POWER OF THE SECRET CLOSET Mt. 6:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. 2. At a grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surviving The Storms Of Life In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2015
     | 6,205 views

    5 tools that every marriage needs to battle bad things (Material adapted from Les & Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter title, "How Good Marriages Battle Bad Things")

    HoHum: Talk about the storms this past week. Sayler Park Tornado - April 3, 1974. The only tornado in the April 3-4, 1974 Super Outbreak to occur in 3 states. It touched down near Rising Sun, crossed into Boone County, KY, then over the Ohio River into Sayler Park. In Sayler Park, The first area ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tell-Tale Tree Tales!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2015
     | 5,580 views

    Deriving lessons on three Christian cardinal doctrines of Justification, Evangelisation and Glorification from the natural realm...trees!!!

    TELL- TALE TREE TALES!!! OK Folks let me begin by acclaiming the universal truth that minus the trees there would be no human life on Earth. Let’s all praise the Almighty God who in His Sovereign wisdom set-up the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Nike Factor

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,027 views

    In all his obedience Jesus was standing in for us, doing for us what we could never do for ourselves.

    “Just do it.” That’s the way Nike hopes to motivate us to “get back to sport,” as they put it, to get back in the game. “Just do it,” they tell us, and, of course, they also tell us: the best way to “do it” is to use their shoes and their gear. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Criticize Others Carefully Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014
     | 6,727 views

    We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously.

    The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:1-11 “Criticize others Carefully” November 1, 2009 PRAY Heavenly Father, INTRODUCTION We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kindness: Show Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,082 views

    Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

    Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Powers That Be

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,578 views

    What is the Christian’s relationship to government, and why does God make a big deal out of their authority in this passage?

    The Powers that Be Romans 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120905pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In chapter 13, we look at our relationship with government and all ordained authority over us. ’the powers that be’ in v. 1 is a direct reference to all authority God has allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preview

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    It is our willingness to give God a preview that shows God that we will not forget what He will do because we refuse to overlook what He has already done! It is our preview that shows God that we won't take the miracle we are asking for for granted becaus

    Preview I don't get to watch a ton of movies. I don't go to the movies so I am usually way behind on what I do get to watch. It is after I have heard about a movie and watched the build up of excitement that I finally go and rent the video. However, when I get the video more often than not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Car-Wash

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,254 views

    God’s favor and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. True believers are p

    Opening illustration: I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 9 - Why Was Jesus Crucified? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    Questions that trouble us...why the pain, beatings and blood?

    Children have a unique perspective that allows them to keep everything “less scary” in their world. A little boy got concerned when his Daddy, a minister, didn’t come home by the usual time. He finally asked his mother, “Is Dad going around visiting all the sick ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Flameout!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,154 views

    In 1 and 2 Timothy we can see that Paul knew that he had been "dispatched" by God. He was God's man. We likewise are God's men and women.

    Flameout! Introduction Recently reading the Ts in the NT. Where are the T’s? This morning- look at some verses in 1 and 2 Timothy. Both- letters Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor. Two purposes in these letters- Paul gives him advice- situations- in the churches exhorts him about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,522 views

    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 37,889 views

    Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

    PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist