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  • Brian Menear avatar

    Lessons In Leadership Pt1

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,382 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
     | 8,214 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

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    Give Us Barabbas

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,339 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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    A Righteous Mind

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,426 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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    The Hopeless People

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,430 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
     | 4,551 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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    The Bible Under Investigation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,870 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

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,864 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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    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,854 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,750 views

    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
     | 4,564 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

  • John Mayes avatar

    Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

    Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,648 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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    Emotions And The Bible

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,445 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
     | 11,348 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Living By Trust - Not By Effort Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    What happens after we are saved? Sometimes we treat salvation like a car wash - God cleans us up and then tells us not to get dirty again. But is that really grace?

    I can’t lift very much - I don’t know how much I bench press - and even though I exercise fairly regularly, I don’t consider myself buff. But if I had a human exoskeleton I sure could be! This machine is designed to turn ordinary men into supermen - you wear it around you and is made of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel