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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Breakthrough Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    Have you ever felt like a spiritual hypocrite? Good news… Jesus understands… and he came not to condemn us… but to call us out… from outward religion to real life and relationship with God.

    Breakthrough Spirituality Brad Bailey – February 25, 2007 (Much of the ‘commentary’ notes used in prep for this message are from or adapted from Don Williams, KingdomRain website study on Gospel of Mark Such commentary was never read but merely serves as ideas that were drawn on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 39,155 views

    Do we worship the same God in different ways? Is Jesus a way? One way out of many? Or is Jesus the only way? Jesus said, ’I am the way, the truth and the life’.

    I am the Way, the Truth, the Life John 14:5 Introduction A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many of them gave him nickels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference Fathers Make

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
     | 6,838 views

    Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret Of Happiness!

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    Discover happiness and God’s plan of salvation in the Beatitudes.

    Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret of Happiness! If I were to tell you that I had a guaranteed, sure-fire method to find true happiness and that I would give you double your money back if it did not work, then how much would you be willing to pay for the secret? I’m thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Prophesied Event In Scripture

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    The Day of the Lord reviewed and analyzed

    The Most Prophesied Event in Scripture When the Lord Jesus’ four disciples, James, John, Peter and Andrew, asked Him these questions: "When shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world [age]?” (Matthew 24:3b), He answered their question with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joyful Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009
     | 4,628 views

    This is week five of a seven part series based on Andy Andrews book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at the Joyful decision and how that looks in the beleiver’s life.

    To be like Christ, to be Christ like. That is the goal of most Christ followers, if you ask people who are serious about their faith where they want to go in their spiritual journey they will tell you they want to become more and more like Jesus. But what does that mean? One of my favourite ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Personal Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    Many people today claim to be Christians yet have no idea what that really means. All too often we have stripped Christianity of all its content and meaning in an attempt to win converts. But Christianity does have content. Its content is the Gospel and t

    I read the transcript of an interesting interview this week. The religion reporter from a newspaper was asking a person in her town about his faith. But what was interesting was that she didn’t just ask a couple of basic questions. She started off by asking him point blank what he believed. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,878 views

    John now turns his attention from tests to determine whether one is saved to encouragement to continue growing once we are saved.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 5 “Beware of the World” 1 John 2:12-17 John has been talking about how one can know that they are saved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Rain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,379 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

    Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love For Us

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,229 views

    How does God really see us?

    PSALMS 103:6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Worship More, Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Worldwide Mission Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    Isaiah teaches us that the Messiah’s worldwide mission is to preach good news, to replace shame with honor, to make an everlasting covenant, and to bring great joy.

    Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. Our Scripture reading in this Advent season brings us to Isaiah 61:1-11. In this text we read about God’s worldwide mission. This text teaches us what God’s Anointed One will do when God comes down. And it also teaches us what we will do when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Receiving The Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 26,482 views

    Jesus is addressing those who think they believe, who think they follow God. They had the notion that they were children of God, but had never yielded to Him the depth of allegiance that is at the core of real belief. It is a dangerous spiritual state.

    JOHN 8: 37-47 RECEIVING THE WORD [OF GOD] [James 1:19-26] Jesus here is continuing to addresses those who think they believe, who think they follow God. They had the notion that they were children of God, but had never yielded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,624 views

    Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

    Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Has God Done For You Lately?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,400 views

    God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

    Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational