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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 81,169 views

    Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

    When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 394 ratings
     | 33,097 views

    Four freedoms the Holy Spirit brings explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

    Robert Duvall wanted to make a movie called The Apostle back in 1983 (Newsweek 4/13/98, 60). He wanted to make The Apostle because he felt that the motion picture industry had mostly ignored the work of the Holy Spirit in American religion. According to Duvall, "Filmmakers hardly ever depict ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What My Father Taught Me

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 20,890 views

    We need to learn from our fathers.

    WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father taught me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing What We Preach

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

    Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,357 views

    How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

    We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation's Eternal Sign Series

    Contributed by Normand Cote on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    To show how God’s Sabbath day applied in the beginning of time to the end of time and how the Sabbath centers around creation & worship.

    Revelation’s Eternal Sign In early 1991, the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite sent back information to Earth that caused a sensation in scientific circles. This satellite had been hurled into space to peer into the depths of the universe. But what it eventually produced was far more ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Evolution Vs. Creation: The Great Debate

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 406 ratings
     | 36,955 views

    Some quotes and information showing the credibility of biblical creation

    *Note...after years of further research and study, I am now in firmly in the camp that embraces Historic Christianity and theistic evolution. It is backed by the very best research and is, in my current understanding, most credible in following the truths of science and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Can Stop A True Friend

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    A true friend is the one who stays and helps when everyone else leaves.

    True Friends Stop at Nothing What a Friend we have in Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Mark 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's All The Fuss About?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,621 views

    In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

    I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Am Come That They Might Have Life...

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 39,618 views

    Sermon 6 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    John 10:10 I Am Come That They Might Have Life… Woodlawn Baptist Church August 7, 2005 Introduction A couple of weeks ago I preached a message from John 9, where Jesus said that He came “for judgment, that they which which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,231 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devoted To God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

    DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God: Spiritual Sensitivity Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,368 views

    Principles for discerning God’s voice are discussed. What are characteristics of God and His ways that help us know He is speaking to us?

    Hearing God: Spiritual Sensitivity Series: Hearing God for Guidance #4 1 Kings 19:7-13[1] 9-25-05 Intro[2] This morning we will conclude our series on Hearing God. We have seen certain safeguards that God has provided so that we are not deceived or misled in our pursuit of His will. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Desperate Mothers

    Contributed by John Tung on May 7, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,510 views

    Like Desperate Housewives, many mothers today are desperate mothers.

    DESPERATE MOTHERS Gen. 4:1-8, Ex. 2:1-10, 1 Sam. 1:1-11 John Tung, 5-8-05 I. Introduction Happy Mothers’ Day to all the moms here. It is a special day for you. It is your day to be loved and appreciated in a special way. There is no doubt moms do a lot for their families. Everybody’s mom does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,366 views

    A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

    Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible