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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Uncontainable Presence

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2012
     | 3,874 views

    God wants his grace, truth and glory to spill out. He wants us to be the vessels that spill as we work, play and interact with people every day. It is called WORSHIP.

    “Uncontainable Presence” Scripture: John 1:14 Intro If you could snap your fingers and in a moment command whatever you want, what would you command? Abby Small, in Return of Jafar, wished of the Genie Jafar that he would have the gold of a sunken treasure ship. The outcome could have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

    Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    The story of The Good Samaritan is a perfect illustration of HIV/AIDS in our society today. God has given the Church the power to heal and He has equipped us to walk in the power of our calling and anointing.

    Sermon Title: Who Left HIV/AIDS Lying in the Streets? Scripture Framework: Read Luke 10:30-37 [The Good Samaritan] Opening: Every year in March, thousands of communities celebrate the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. It is a time in which churches and other faith-based ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Bottema avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Human Nature (Part 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,233 views

    A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ’s Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. He is the central fact of Christianity. Without Jesus Christ there is no Christianity. Therefore it is incumbent upon any study of the Christian faith to focus on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. THE HUMANITY OF JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Ministering In Diversity

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

    Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Man's Relationship With The Environment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,964 views

    There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

    Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus - The Way Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

    Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Hand On Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,560 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe the One who promised to you is powerful, willing and able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Hand is on us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:31b (New Living Translation, Second Edition) We b

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe the One who promised to you is powerful, willing and able? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Hand is on us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 8:31b (New Living Translation, Second Edition) We broke camp at the Ahava Canal on April 19 and started off to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007
     | 2,386 views

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie that obviously was religious. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The King And A Donkey

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    The triumphant entry of the King into Jerusalem, just days before being crusified.

    These are the events of our Lord’s last week of ministry; Sunday—Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday—Jesus cleanses the temple of the money changers Tuesday—Controversies with the Jewish leaders Wednesday—maybe a day of rest Thursday—Preparation for the Passover and The Lord’s supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Door And Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,510 views

    Jesus chose to become the door unto salvation, the one Good Shepherd to all who would believe.

    The Door and Good Shepherd In His Own Words 11/09/08 PM Text: John 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the book of John, Jesus makes statements about Himself, revealing something important about His divine nature, His character, or His mission. Each statement speaks to a particular relationship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rita Sims avatar

    One True God Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,115 views

    This sermon explores the commandments, "You shall have no other gods before me," and "You shall not make for yourself an idol."

    The Ten Commandments or the Decalogue have been important in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Moslems also have a version of them. They have been the subject of some controversy in the courts as to whether they should be displayed at government buildings; however, they do form the basis of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    An Introduction To The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,468 views

    This is the first instalment of a Devotional and somewhat Analytic commentary on the book of Revelation.

    Just a word of warning. This first instalment is really long. This will not be the case for every instalment. Also, the portion right under the text is a bit academic for some people. The cross-references are there for those of you who want to take this as a challenge, and use these ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 5,058 views

    Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Not Returning As A Baby

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019
     | 2,946 views

    there is more to this season than Christmas.

    Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible