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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Interpreting Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

    November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,610 views

    Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

    Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Approaching The Altar

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,840 views

    Giving our all for God even when it seems unrealistic or possible.

    In our text for today Abraham is called by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar that they would build on the mountain. Shocking really when you think about it at all! But, Abraham’s faith was such that he did not question God’s wisdom, but rather followed in obedience regardell of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    You reap what you sow.

    The Law of the Harvest Gal. 6:7-9 Intro: The Power of One Decision Quote: A lifetime of good decision can be destroyed by one poor decision. Idea: We all know this to be true… Idea: Law of Gravity – if you try to defy it, it will hurt you – the Law of the Harvest (Sowing & Reaping) is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Shall We Smite? Two Swords?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    We must address this question: SHALL WE SMITE? Or What are we going to do with our swords? We do not need to be in bitter contention, debate, argue, fuss, there is a better way. Shall we smite? No, feed them!

    SHALL WE SMITE? TWO SWORDS! WE HAVE TWO SWORDS! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH OUR SWORDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts. I have two swords and a plastic ear that I use in this lesson. I. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF AN EYE FOR AN EYE? WE LIKE THAT! UNLESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Examining The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ambition Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    Part 4 of a study of Philemon

    Ambition of Forgiveness Philemon 19-25 Studying through this small book in the New Testament we have seen great truths and have been challenged as we all face opportunities to offer and possibly even receive forgiveness. · First we looked at “The Ability of Forgiveness.” During this look we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Destiny - Part Seven

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,463 views

    Idolatry can control a believer’s life and cause confusion and heartaches. A believer living like this is looking for a spiritual accent in their life, and that’s about all. It’s just like a spiritual band aid. This becomes a carnal relationship with t

    THE BIRTH OF A DREAM We had good services this morning, especially with having as many visitors as we did. We should remember them in prayer that the Lord will continue what perhaps began in their hearts. Traditionally, Easter and Christmas can bring in people that don’t normally attend church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

    Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Putting The Mission First Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    The first in a four part series using the Warrior Ethos as a philosophy behind true Spiritual Warfare.

    The Warrior’s Code #1 Sean Lester January 8, 2007 I will always place the mission first… Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introductory thoughts a. Every follower of Christ joins in the mission of the church. Jesus issued the order before he ascended into heaven. The order is… a. Go throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,175 views

    The Creed says that "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus is coming again. What does that mean to us?

    The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    You've Come A Long Way, Baby Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,611 views

    Wise believers impress and attract wisdom seekers to the God of the Bible.

    You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (I Kings 10: 1-13) 1. FRANKFORT, Ky. - Pamela Anderson is leading a charge to remove a bust of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders from the state Capitol. The actress called the Kentucky native’s likeness "a monument to cruelty" to chickens in a statement issued by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

    Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 22,186 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

    “Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith And Understanding Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect

    Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal