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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Jesus - The Way Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,550 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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    The Significance Of Altars Series

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 83,399 views

    Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

    HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Good News

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    This sermon deal with the Good News of the plan of salvation.

    Scripture: Romans 1:16 Title: “I Have Good News!” Introduction: It has been said by scholars that the book of Romans is the PRINCIPLE part of the New Testament. Throughout the centuries this Epistle has been able to furnish the impulse for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. When the CHURCH has drifted away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King And A Donkey

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,346 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

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    How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

    How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,729 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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    I Have Good News

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    A Simple Discription of The Gospel Message and How It Applies to Our Needs.

    Scripture: Romans 1:16 Title: “I Have Good News!” Introduction: It has been said by scholars that the book of Romans is the PRINCIPLE part of the New Testament. Throughout the centuries this Epistle has been able to furnish the impulse for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. When the CHURCH has drifted away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Calling

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    This is a Bible study that focuses on the call of Christ on the life of Peter and how the call is still going out to all the earth to follow.

    The Calling Luke 5.1-11 Midweek Bible Study August 20, 1997 1. What is happening in the passage? Jesus is beginning another phase of His overall ministry and Luke records this text as a base point for the establishment of Jesus’ followers. Jesus is working at building His ministry in the area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    America! Bless God!

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    It is a call for America to turn to God.

    America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stirring Up The Fires

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,357 views

    This message describe what the enemy tries to do everytime that you and I stir up the fires of revival. Paul helps us by putting it all into perspective.

    Stirring Up The Fires Acts 28:1-10, “1Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3But when Paul had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man's Relationship With The Environment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,011 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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    Scraps To The Dogs? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

    20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Uncontainable Presence

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2012
     | 3,920 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

  • Joseph Collins avatar

    Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

    Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,330 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

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007
     | 2,431 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