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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Am I Ready For This! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

    AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Designer Genes Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    We may not agree on the details of how life came about, but hopefully we agree on Who and Why.

    “I Believe-A Sermon Series on the Apostles’ Creed “Designer Genes” (”Maker of Heaven and Earth”) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Newsweek magazine ran an article about the controversy over Creation vs. Evolution. In response, a letter to the editor ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Sealed Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    Part 18 in a Wednesday evening study on the book of Revelation

    WEEK 18 “The Sealed Of Israel” Date: October 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 7:1-4 As we closed last week with the end of chapter 6, we studied the opening of the 6th seal of the Book of Judgment by the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. We will see in this 7th chapter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Anglican Catholics Should Not Be Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    A exploration of the gifts and fruits of the spirit in an Anglocatholic context: why we should not be shy of what the Holy Spirit has to offer us.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday After Trinity, 21st October 2001 Text: John 16:1-11 Why Anglican Catholics should not be afraid of the Holy Spirit In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am a great fan of the cinema; it is a media which reflects the society for which it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Alternatives to Halloween.

    Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus Jehovah? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    Jeremiah 23 says that Jehovah our Righteousness will arise out of the branch of David. In Revelation 22 Jesus said He was the Root and the offspring of David. This takes a deeper look at this topic.

    Is Jesus Jehovah? Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is given attributes that the LORD (Jehovah) of the Old Testament identified for Himself. God stated that He would judge the world in the Old Testament, the New Testament states that, “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cancer Of Sin. (Why Do Christian Suffer?)

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Cancer of the Spirit is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by that time the body is already consumed, with no hope and no cure, death is inevitabile.

    The Cancer of Sin. (Why do Christian Suffer?) We all at one time or another have seen many types of cancer, the cancer of the flesh and the cancer of the spirit. Cancer is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Emotions And The Bible

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    The scripture is full of verses, where Jesus rebuked His Deciples for using their emotions.

    Emotions and The Bible. Luke 9:54-55 I am no stranger to pain and suffering. In 1999 I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. According to the hospital records I had no, pulse,no lung function, no brain activity for the period of 8 minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gender Roles In Worship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    # 5 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with gender roles in the church.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #5 “Gender Roles In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:8-12 In chapter one doctrine was the subject of consideration and his priority in chapter two is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why Jesus Died

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

    Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Part three of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues.

    Speaking in tongues 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Us Barabbas

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

    “Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,323 views

    Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

    INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Look For God Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Redo of Armed to be set free

    How to look for God. (Deuteronomy 4:29; 1st Kings 3: 11-12; 1st Kings 4: 29-30; Job 28:28; Psalms 69:32; Psalms 111:10; Proverbs 2:5-6; Proverbs 3:5; Proverb 9:10; Proverbs 28:5; Matthew 3:1-2; Matthew 4:16-17; John 6:26-29; Acts 17:28-31; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 6:5-8; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:19-25) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The Bible Under Investigation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

    The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist