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  • William Mouser avatar

    The Language Of The Church

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

    Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Devil's Playbook

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Getting to know the Devil’s playbook is how we can overcome his advances.

    The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he spoke the universe into existence, gave it order, and illuminated it with the presence of his holy glory. God said, “Let there be light.” With these words we see the nature of God revealed in beauty and in clarity. We see his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Does God Hear Your Prayer?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    To guide the believer in the matter if getting answers to prayer.

    PP0732 DATE BHBC 8/13/06 WHEN DOES GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYER? Ps 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gifted People Series

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    Are you using your gifts?

    A Gifted People Sermon #2 of LifeSong Series Link for Video http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=13398 1CO 12:12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What's The One Thing?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,480 views

    Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

    Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Faith Is The Victory” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,954 views

    Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Jesus Is The Son Of God: True Or False? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,252 views

    Part 1 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    [Much of the material in this sermon was taken from a sermon by Brian Mavis of SermonCentral.com.] Who was Jesus Christ? “Almost everyone who has heard of Jesus has developed an opinion about Him. This is to be expected, for He is not only the most famous person in world history, but also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Da Vinci Code: Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 42 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci Code

    Last week I mentioned that I still had to do my taxes. Well I didn’t get them done on Sunday, but I took Monday off. I got the filed by 3:30 pm. That was eleven and a half hours before the deadline. You will be glad to hear that I won’t be going to jail for failing to file. Maybe after the audit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshi[ Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,713 views

    Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harmony Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,206 views

    Building God’s Church through Harmony(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Jim and John were both elders at Prince of Peace Christian Church, but they never got along. In fact, whenever an issue came up where Jim voted “Yes”, you could be sure that “John” would vote “No.” As was bound to happen, Jim passed away. There he was at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excellence Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,214 views

    Building God’s Church through Excellence (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    These items were in news letters and other church notices 1) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. 2) The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church. 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    A Motherly Model

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Mary, an example of motherhood.

    A Motherly Model John 2:1-11 May 14, 2006 As a male Pastor, I am always intimidated by this day we call Mother’s day. And as a husband, I am a bit intimidated by this day. This day we call Mother’s Day intimidates me as a male Pastor and as a husband because nothing that I can say, do, write or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Da Vinci Code: Doing The Opus Dei Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,755 views

    What does it mean for beleivers to do the Opus Dei

    Doing the Opus Dei It is like something out of your worst nightmare, that is if you have nightmares about being chased through Paris by an albino killer monk. If your worst nightmare is standing next to your high school locker in your underwear then it’s nothing like your worst nightmare. We went ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Careful How You Hear! Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,187 views

    A study on how we should properly hear the Word if we want to derive spiritual benefits from it and pave the way for greater blessings.

    In our passage, this morning, Jesus says that when we hear the word, we become accountable. If we hear the Word and make good use of it, we shall benefit from it and the opportunity for greater knowledge and grace will come. If we hear the Word and do not make good use of it, we will not only not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ