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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 28,967 views

    A study on the unique letter from Paul to Philemon "requesting" the forgiveness of his returning runaway slave Oneisimus.

    The letter to Philemon is sandwiched in between Titus and Hebrews, it is one of a small group of personal letters that Paul wrote. Surely there were more of these but these are the ones in our Bible. They are grouped together and include 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. All of Paul’s teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down And Dirty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

    Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Restoring The Romance Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,124 views

    Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Living

    Contributed by Patrik Olterman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,908 views

    An inspiration to live a passionate life because we have a passionate God. A call to return to the first love.

    Passionate living – the way God chooses to live. What is passion? Pathos = feel or suffer, used to denote destiny • Passion renders us passive under an emotion, the emotion becomes the active agent (Jesus in • Getsemane“thy will be done”) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Elder Son

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

    WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Alive All Your Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

    I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of The Coming King - Part 1

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    John saw Him die, saw Him risen, saw Him ascend, then saw Him return

    “After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God; 2 BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Divine Investments

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    Jesus has made a great investment in your life, what kind of return is He getting for it?

    Divine Investments John 3:1-18 August 13, 2006 Morning Service Introduction I can remember a friend of mine’s father, Jim was into different investments and was constantly studying different stocks, bonds and real estate. He was extremely good with money and did well in the stock market. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Judgment Day Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

    Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Cant Go Home Again

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    You cant return to the life you once had as a child, the home that you remember is no longer there.

    You Cant Go Home Again You cant return to the life youve left as a child and the home that you remember is no longer there. Matthew 10:34-36 Think not that I am come to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Look Up In The Sky!! Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

    Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Becoming A Missional Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    Based on the Great Commission and reinforced with many sources, this speaks of returning the church body to pre-Constantine days!

    Becoming a Missional Church Acts 1:6-8 * Billy Graham is a name most everyone knows. Today, his name carries a note of authority, authenticity, and integrity. What you may not know or do not remember is that Dr. Graham was not always popular. The story is told about him being scheduled for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

    Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational