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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Intro To The Romans

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul,

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The View From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013
     | 4,326 views

    In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

    I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostolic Fulfillment

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 5, 2013
     | 6,602 views

    In these last days God is going to use the apostolic and the prophetic anointing to perfect the church through the revealed Word of God as well as the prophetic word, which contains God’s special instructions for this season. The apostolic and prophet

    APOSTOLIC FULFILLMENT Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. The world today is looking for peace. But peace can only come through Jesus. God wants His children to live in peace in a troubled world. We do not have to partake of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Not Time

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 20,630 views

    We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint

    It's Not Time John 7:1-8, 30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotTime.html We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Time is like a river made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,163 views

    The twelve are commissioned and their mission is revealed.

    • Next Week, we will recognize those who have volunteered for this next year's service for the Lord in the Church. • I am asking all of you to bring a covered dish and dessert for the noon meal, and let's make it a great day. • A great day, of course, includes coconut cream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 5,827 views

    Sometimes we let our life-circumstances shift our focus away from God’s commands. Circumstances aren’t the prerequisite to letting God's Light shine. We can’t let others’ choices become an excuse for us, as-to-why we don’t let God’s light shine.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Scripture Text: Genesis 40.5-23 INTRODUCTION Good ole Joseph has been through a lot, hasn’t he!?! When we left him last-week, …he was sitting in the pit-of-prison!... Have you ever been behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Apostles Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2014
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     | 19,961 views

    The account of Jesus sending out the twelve apostles on a short-term missions trip will teach us principles for ministry today.

    Scripture Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23), which was primarily a ministry of preaching and healing. Jesus’ ministry lasted approximately three years before his death by crucifixion (which I believe took place on April 6, 30 AD). The first half ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Clear Is Your Vision?

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014
     | 7,465 views

    The mission of the local church is to enable as many people as possible to know, to love, and to serve God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly deacons meeting. After giving a passionate plea that would bring tears to a Broadway audience and really “selling” the idea to the deacon board, they voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The chairman of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Sweeping Excellence-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    2 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

    HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-II—Hebrews 8:1-13 Attention: A pair of chickens walk into a public library, find the librarian & say, ’Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens want three books, & promptly gives them some.  Without further ado, the chickens walk out. Around midday, the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Charism Of Priestly Celibacy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,917 views

    The priest and bishop who choose celibacy as a response to their call are imaging Christ, the Bridegroom.

    March 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The call to holiness that is summed up and made possible by the sacraments–especially this sacrament of charity–is universal. All the people of this new Israel, this Church, are to be holy. All are called to live a life of effective love of God and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,944 views

    Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

    1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Can Remove Trash, Bugs & Weeds But How About Darkness?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 26,472 views

    Children often want darkness removed because they fear what they cannot see. For adults the darkness is more of a friend. Jesus is the remover of darkness but the light of the world is still waiting for many to see it. Sometimes it is hard even for Christ

    Open up the yellow pages and you can find a ton of listings that will remove pretty much whatever you want removed. There are ads for chimney sweeps to remove built up grime. There are people willing and able to remove insects, weeds, garbage, wallpaper, old fixtures, homes, cars and even bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Needs Marthas

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,339 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

    8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Minister Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,309 views

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of J

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of Jesus, the mission of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    Emulating the life of Christ.

    Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God