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  • David Richardson avatar

    The Compassion Of Your Savior

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 25, 2007
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    Why did Jesus stay at the Jordan while His sick friend, Lazarus, lay dying in Bethany? Maybe a story like this one was the reason.

    The Compassion of Your Savior John 11:31-32 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Respond When Mistreated

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
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    When a person mistreats you or performs evil against you, what is a positive way to respond? Why is it important that we respond this way?

    Nineteenth century Russia was a nation in turmoil. But that was nothing new. The nation had actually been going through a period of unrest for a couple hundred years. But finally it seemed to be coming to a head. On the one hand, there was the Russian nobility who resisted any change. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Don't Trust Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,373 views

    You cannot always trust what you see, because our eyes were not designed to see everything there is. The spiritual world holds much we cannot see.

    Don’t Trust Your eyes. Joke: a. A woman walks in a store to return a pair of eyeglasses that she had purchased for her husband a week before. "What seems to be the problem, madam?" "I’m returning these glasses I bought for my husband. He’s still not seeing things my way." b. Never lie to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Faith That Really Works

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005
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     | 66,902 views

    [Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

    Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Man's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007
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    The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

    1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 1

    Contributed by Richard Cathers on Feb 17, 2007
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    Verse by verse study of Genesis 1 - the Creation

    Genesis 1 Sunday Morning Bible Study November 5, 2006 Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings (“Genesis” means “beginning”) It’s the beginning of creation. It’s the beginning of man. It’s the beginning of sin. It’s the beginning of redemption. It’s the beginning of faith. :1 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hod God Keeps His Promises

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
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     | 4,376 views

    So the question then is, how does God keep his promises? How does God work? How do we work? To put it in the jargon of the theologian, how does the transcendent mystery of God break into human affairs? In addition, as I have thought about that question, i

    Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NASB) Introduction: Several years ago, there was a pastor who told a story of his father who passed away at 88 years of age. During the father’s last adult years, the father lived with the son and his family in Texas. Before that, the father lived in New York City. The father ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Matter Of Degrees

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,712 views

    Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments.

    Title: A Matter of Degrees Text: Matt 7. 13 – 14 MP: Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments. SO: Mainly, I want to set up my “Seven Deadly Sins” series by explaining what sin is and why we must not choose it. ------------------------------------------- He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communication Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,715 views

    How poor communication makes families desperate and the principles of good communication from the Bible.

    SE020407 DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS 1. Communication Looking down Wisteria Lane, we find perfect homes in a quiet suburb. But the whole show is about finding out things are not always what they seem. - Susan, the divorcee and single mom who will go to extraordinary lengths for love, or - Lynette, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Race

    Contributed by Allen Huffman on Mar 10, 2007
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    What type of Race are you living?

    Hebrews 12: 1-2 Wherefore seeing we are also compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    Our Mighty Fortress

    Contributed by John White on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,413 views

    The security and safety of being firmly grounded on our Solid Rock, Jesus Christ.

    OUR MIGHTY FORTRESS Psalm 46:1-11 "God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Praise: The Hikers Environment Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Praise: The Hikers Environment August 11, 2002 As you may or may not know, for the last couple of months, we’ve been on a trip (figuratively at least) to Jerusalem and today we’ve finally arrived! The travel songs we’ve been singing aren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do It Yourself Religion Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    Examines the folly of syncretism and universalism from a biblical standpoint.

    1. Title: Do It Yourself Religion 2. Text: Acts 4:12 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 12, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the danger of trying to make God fit us rather than ourselves fit Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Huegel avatar

    A New Year's Sermon

    Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,288 views

    Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Gritter avatar

    Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Bruce Gritter on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,300 views

    A message designed to help people experience the wonder of the Christian story in and through the message of Narnia.

    The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Series: God in the Movies By Pastor Bruce Well, we’re in the last week of our God in the Movies series and I can’t think of a better movie to end with than “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”. I am been a big C.S. Lewis fan and I am so glad that so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed