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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Where Is Jesus Today? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009
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    Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

    Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Nobody Loves A Lawyer

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006
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    Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

    Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Fishing

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on May 24, 2005
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    In order to fish for men, believers must learn the importance of following Christ

    The Secret to Fishing Luke 9:23-26 Billy Bob and Jethro decided to go fishing on a cool spring day. They arrived at the lake early in the morning and dropped in their lines in the water. After fishing for a few hours, Billy Bob caught dozens of fish while Jethro hadn’t even got a bite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    We Can Do This

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2012
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    The mission of the church no matter how you word it is to make disciples

    WE CAN DO THIS Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: There’s a story told about a Barber who got saved. Now this Barber was known to be eccentric. He was actually mentally deficient and although he had a good heart, he usually did or said things the wrong way. People would overlook him because they knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Delay

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 4, 2011
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    We have our Christian beliefs, yes-but that isn’t the same as believing God. Believing God is a personal response that grows out of our Christian faith and is expressed by our increasing trust in Him while waiting on Him and His promises.

    Opening illustration: In April 2010, clouds of ash spewed by a volcano in Iceland closed airports across the UK and Europe for 5 days. Nearly 100,000 flights were canceled and millions of passengers around the world found themselves in an enormous holding pattern on the ground. People missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whom Shall I Send - The Great Commission Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 5, 2011
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    God isn’t suggesting you go. He has commissioned you to go.

    August 7, 2011 Morning Worship Text: John 20:21-22 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Whom Shall I Send? - Part 5 in the Great Commission Series Today is the last message in our Great Commission Series. From Matthew’s gospel we have learned that the Great Commission involves making ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 24, 2011
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    What did Jesus mean when He said that the Kingdom of Heaven is NEAR? It is WITHIN us, AROUND us and BEFORE us.

    THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011
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    Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

    Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The Festival

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2011
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    If we believe in the value of our world that bigger is better, our actions and decisions will be controlled by people rather than by God.

    At The Festival Oct 23, 2011 John 7:1-24 Intro: Our journey the last little while through the Gospel of John has had, at its core, a desire to discover the Biblical Jesus. To see Jesus as He really comes to us in Scripture, not just as we imagine Him or like Him to be. I came across this on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Purity Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
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    1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace In The Face Of Disgrace

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
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    God blesses not because of us but in spite of us, not because of us.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. He selected a turkey, that was to be brought to the White House, and there the Commander in Chief would grant that bird a pardon. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritually Advantaged And The Not-So-Much

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2010
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    We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone.

    Title: The Spiritually Advantaged and the Not-So-Much (So Much for a Spiritual Edge) Text: Galatians 2:15-21 Thesis: We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone. Introduction What does it mean to have an edge? Generally, when we say someone has an edge we mean there is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Can Only One Of Us Be Right Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,751 views

    In Christianity we have God revealed to us in a way that none other can claim, as a God who gives up his own life to bring all people back to himself.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself. I guess we’re all aware of the Atheists’ conference held in Melbourne in February. You may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Guilt And Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012
     | 6,208 views

    In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

    Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Presnell avatar

    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,241 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist