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  • James Jackson, II avatar

    What Worship Is Series

    Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    Have you ever wondered what true worship is? Well this is a series that describes the heart a depth of worship.

    Understanding, Preparing For, And Practicing What is Worship? Worship- reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God. When we try to worship for the sake of certain benefits that may be received, the act ceases to be worship; for then it attempts to use God as a means to something else. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Betrayal

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 18,065 views

    Learning how to respond to betrayal by modeling after Jesus’ response to Judas and his betrayal.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF BETRAYAL THE FIRST THING THAT USUALLY COMES TO MIND IS JUDAS. IN FACT, JUDAS’S "KISS OF BETRAYAL" MAY BE THE MOST FAMOUS ONE IN ALL OF HISTORY. WHAT MAKES THIS ONE BETRAYAL SO FAMOUS? WAS IT BECAUSE OF WHOM HE BETRAYED? NO! JUDAS MADE HISTORY BECAUSE OF WHO HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Just Like Mom

    Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us.

    “JUST LIKE MOM!” TEXT: Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” INTRODUCTION: God wants us to know Him, and many times in Scripture He uses different pictures and examples to reveal Himself to us. The Tree of Life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Seven Dwarfs In The Church”

    Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,238 views

    There are 7 SPIRITUAL dwarfs that are found in today’s CHURCH…

    “Seven Dwarfs in the Church” TEXT: Numbers 13:25-33 “And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pursuing Purity Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    The blessedness – the joy and the extreme happiness of the pure in heart, comes from a deep love for God.

    PURSUING PURITY Matthew 5:8 BE PERFECT SERIES The blessedness – the joy and the extreme happiness of the pure in heart, comes from a deep love for God. Holiness Misunderstood 1. Boring 2. Impossible 3. Not really necessary 4. Critical attitude "Happy are pure in heart; they will see God!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    We search for liberty for the here and now, while sometimes forgetting we are created as spiritual beings for eternity.

    Free Indeed   Text: Jn. 8:31-36 PPHC – July 2, 2006 A.M.   Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”   How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Naked Man And The Pigs

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    When Jesus faces raw evil, He is always victorious and when He has delivered a person He gives purpose to their life.

    The Naked Man and the Pigs. Luke 8:26-39 INTRO.: This story is part of Jesus’ great Galilean ministry. He is busy teaching in towns and villages around Galilee. It is a time of great popularity. People are coming to Him from all over the region. At one time, His mother and brothers are unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He's My Everything

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,744 views

    Jesus came to minister to us in every point of need.

    HE’S MY EVERYTHING Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. If I asked you, Who or What is Jesus to You?, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Constant Revelation Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
     | 2,288 views

    God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

    Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Blind Guys Who Could See!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010
     | 4,012 views

    Here is an amazing story about blind men who could see what was real, and sighted people who were blind to that same reality.

    Passage: Matthew 9:27-34 Intro: There is a verse in Revelation that teaches a critically important principle. PP Revelation 3:17 1. the Bible teaches us that every person; young or old, rich or poor, free or slave, healthy or sick, shares a common situation. 2. we are all incredibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Happens When We Don't Believe?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

    Read entire chapter 11. What you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,666 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not What She Wanted

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

    A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Some Practical Pointers For Some Particular People Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    I want to show you some particular people and offer some practical pointers to each.

    SOME PRACTICAL POINTERS FOR SOME PARTICULAR PEOPLE ECCLESIASTES 7:15-29 Introduction: Ecclesiastes is the journal of Solomon’s quest to find “the meaning of life.” He had gotten off to a good start, but somewhere along the path he strayed from God’s ways. Chapter seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist