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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
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     | 4,976 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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    We cannot know the truth of the Trinity lest God reveal it to us. He has revealed it in His Word and continues to reveal it to believers today through His Word and thru His works.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2003 Date Preached: January 8, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Trinity Text: 1 John 5:7 Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult doctrine to understand and even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Protection

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,662 views

    What would you say are the needs of every child? • What are the needs of every person? • What are the needs of our soul? It is interesting how here in the United States we have so many advantages and protections for our children yet, they are in dang

    A Spiritual Protection “Stones of Remembrance” 12/7/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Eph 6:1-3; 11-12 “1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3That it may be well with thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

    Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

    Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
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    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Would Santa Claus Say About Christmas?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005
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    If Santa were here today, what might he say baout the way we celebrate Christmas?

    What Would Santa Say About Christmas? Based on a sermon by Kevin Higgins Nov. 27, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Santa, to many of us, is the jolly old St. Nick of the holiday season. 1 Little is known of St. Nicholas for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Righteous Mind

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
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     | 6,551 views

    To show that we must turn our minds over to God and allow Him to renew them as we desire to live in holiness before Him.

    -This morning I want to think about your brain -Have you ever seen a picture of a brain? -It’s not very pretty -It doesn’t look very impressive -The brain is a very vital organism to us -It is what helps us decide what to do each day -It is what keeps your body functioning -Involuntary ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Teaching The Bible Part 4 Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Continuing Series.References or refereeing from one scripture to another is an important part in learning exactly what a verse means. Once you are used to looking up references, it will be easy for you to understand.For ages 19 to 50+

    Teaching the Bible. Part 4, of Matthew. By Rev. A.R.Smith References or refereeing from one scripture to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hopeless People

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    If there is hope for Ninevah -- surprise, there is hope for you!

    My roommate in college wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to go to some distant and exotic part of the world and preach the Gospel. We both had met missionaries and had heard them tell their stories. My roommate and I had become good friends with a missionary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth Sets You Free

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,703 views

    The source and effect of experiencing true freedom.

    Freedom I wonder how you and I might respond if someone showed up on the scene and began say things like: Follow me and you can be free! or I’m going to show you the path to true freedom! And then what if this same person told you that you were living a lie and then made exclusive claims to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,935 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Really Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011
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     | 4,065 views

    Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

    Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Work Of God

    Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    We gain great assurance as believers knowing that God will finish His good work of grace which He initiated in us.

    The Good Work God Started in You as a Believer Philippians 1: 6 Many people start projects and never finish them. There are many reasons projects are not finished: poor planning, lack of money, lack of management and organization, not enough help or lack of interest. Some people may be like me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons In Leadership Pt1

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,446 views

    The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

    Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Work Together For Good Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    The fivefold unbreakable chain of salvation

    Romans 8:28-31 That famous “All things work together for good” verse 28! We discussed this at some length last week to considerable effect! Here are five points to consider: We know- according to Wilson , this speaks of “experimental certainty, not tentative conjecture.” In other words, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist