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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Power God Gives"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,713 views

    An examination of Psalm 114.

    It has been observed that too many in the church today put more emphasis on human influence than divine power. Often times, we focus more on who we know in Washington, D.C. or in city hall than we do on Who we know in heaven! Truly, we live in a day in which God’s people need to become "power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 2: Belong Series

    Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,786 views

    When a young person has something to give, we should accept it, bless it, and immediately begin to look for a significant role in the church for them.

    A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will You Turn Away?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,166 views

    #22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Listening To God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 138 ratings
     | 49,938 views

    So many people talk about prayer and reading the Bible and serving and all the other great and wonderful things; but not a lot of people talk about listening to God. How do we do it?

    Tonight I want to start off with a little brain teaser. If you have heard this before, please don’t ruin it for everyone else and just keep your thoughts to yourself. I’ll read the question and then you guys can have a minute or two to think. Once you have gotten the answer right, again, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,071 views

    The church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He is currently working to build it.

    Introduction: A Church Is Not An Audience A sharp distinction ought to be made between a church and an audience. · An audience is a group of unrelated people drawn together by a short-lived attraction. A church is a group of born again believers drawn together by a Savior. · An audience is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thelema: Thelma's And God's

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2007
     | 3,056 views

    Funeral message for Thelma Green Mann, known for her direct manner and strong will. The name Thelma is derived from the Greek, "Thelema", meaning will. A turning point is reached when one no longer focus on her own will, but on God’s will. Takoma Park

    Grandchildren will teach you much about life. One of mine, Jackie, age 5, taught me about human nature recently. My wife and I had gone to take care of the girls while their parents were away, and we came, as always, armed with things to do – arts and crafts, games, books, the whole gamut of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Loving Person?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    John doesn’t leave room in the kingdom of God for anyone who does not love his brother.

    Are you a loving person? Do you see yourself as someone who people would describe as loving? I’m not talking about warm and fuzzy, but loving… stubborn, sacrificial, I care about you and what is best for you and will do whatever I can to see that you get it– loving. As we look at God – what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

    Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Passion Of The Christ Movie

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    Why we should not watch the movie, how to discover the true passion of the Christ

    Facts and figures re Mel Gibson’s ’Passion’ movie 12 years ago he started thinking about it 1774-1824- German nun’s life $25-$30 million of his own money $48m- box office gross by day three 48- Mel Gibson’s age 38053 page views of discussion site since January $27.99 xtra large Nail pendant 124- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Know God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    The last burning question that was asked: How do I know God’s will? Simply put: by learning to wait on the Lord. However, waiting is active not passive. Through Samuel we can gain some insight into how we might go about this.

    The Burning Question How Do I Know God’s Will? March 9, 2008 1 Samuel 3:1-11 Well, this is a tricky one. In fact there are really no easy answers. Basically I want to suggest an emphasis today. This is what has worked for me and for thousands of others who follow Jesus. It works like this. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Changing The World Through A Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Exposition of Acts 13:1-3 about the characteristics of the church that God used to change the history of the world through the mission and message of Jesus

    Text: Acts 13:1-3, Title: God Changing the World Through a Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a few of the world’s most amazing developments. This was a crucial time for the church: “This moment of prayer and fasting resulted in a missions movement that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Getting A Bad Rep Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    Joseph had to learn that what God thinks of him was more important than what others thought of him. It was more important than his reputation. It gave him a new identity.

    Rediscovering Christmas Getting a Bad Rep Matthew 1:18-25 December 16, 2007 Last week we say how John was born to be wild. This week as we rediscover Christmas, we are going to examine a crucial figure in the Christmas story: Joseph. I will begin with a story about a woman named Margaret. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    The Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,778 views

    God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible.He is the radiance of the glory of God, as it is said, God has "shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Messiah,"

    1Timothy 3:14-16 God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible. Hebrews 1:1 – 3 ESV: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Lord's Servant

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008
     | 8,181 views

    Obedience shown through the life of Mary.

    Title: I am the Lord’s Servant Text: Luke 1:26-38 Lk 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, Lk 1:27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. Lk 1:28 The angel went to her and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal