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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #6: Finding Focus

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    Finding clear focus is the only way to avoid the pitfalls of life.

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #6: FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Nothing that is valuable is achieved without effort. Fritz Kreisler, the famous violinist, testified to this point when he said, "Narrow is the road that leads to the life of a violinist. Hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,299 views

    If we will humble ourselves before God in prayer... and if we will listen to God’s voice when He speaks to us...

    The Power of Prayer I’m sure most of you will remember the sniper incident that terrorized the Washington area for awhile. Before they caught the snipers, they managed to kill 10 people and wounded 3. What you may not know is, prayer played a vital role in bringing that situation to an end. 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,736 views

    This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

    Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Saying 'grace' And 'the Second Blessing' Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 145 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    Intriguing look at some OT Saints saved in NT days...still looking forward for their Messiah until they realized He was behind them! Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint template.

    Saying ‘Grace’ and ‘The Second Blessing’ Acts 19:1-7 It’s very important to understand that the book of Acts is a book of “transition.” It’s a bridge, so to speak, between the OT and the NT. Bridges are a good thing…they help connect things…make new journeys possible. But one thing you never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing The Church Name

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    Why should we change our church name?

    Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Offspring Of The Virgin's Womb Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    #1 of 2-part series "Why a Virgin?" This speaks of the Virgin Birth as part of prophecy - Gen.3:15, Is.7:14, and Jer.22:28-30.

    Luke 1:26-38 – Offspring of the Virgin’s Womb, Part 1 (Read passage.) The little girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with her first little children’s Bible, in an easy-to-read translation, when she was very young. Now, a decade or so later, the old lady was ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Painful Privilege

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.

    A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Jesus' Anointing: The Anointing

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think

    Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,872 views

    The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

    During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Infectious Love (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,413 views

    Some infections are deadly once they get inside of your blood stream because they begin to take over and destroy healthy cells, causing your body not to function the way it was intended but we are called to be filled with the infectious love of Christ!

    Infectious Love, I John 2:15-17 Introduction My family was infected with some kind of sickness a couple of months ago that we have had the most terrible time getting over. In fact, I think we may still have it. It all started when my wife Christina had a small cough and a little bit of a sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Simple Faith

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,482 views

    Even with the simple faith of a mustard seed, God can do incredible things through us.

    Simple Faith Luke 17:5-6 October 7, 2007 There was a great story in the September 2007 issue of Reader’s Digest. It goes like this: “What’s that?” asked my young patient’s father as I hung a bag of IV fluids over her bed. “Since your daughter isn’t allowed to eat or drink anything right now,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hope In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

    Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Jesus Tomb Movie: A Reply

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    John Cameron who made the Oscar winning movie about the Titanic has now partnered to make a new film. The new film takes a true story and distorts the truth. His new film is called "Jesus Family Tomb". But are these Jesus bones as his film suggests?

    A Body of Evidence I would however like to share a story that has a connection to Ireland. I want to talk about the Titanic. It took three years to build the great ship at a cost of over $7,500,000.00 in 1912 dollars and was the pride of the White Star fleet. To build it today would cost over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    "What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,426 views

    We are called to hold on to what we believe

    A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed