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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Voice Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,522 views

    Hearing the voice of the Shepherd can still our soul.

    John 10:1-5 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. [3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 2, 2010
     | 3,625 views

    Faith in God is not a leap into the dark. Faith in God produces a light that we never saw before.The same God who spoke the stars into existence spoke promises in the Bible.

    Purpose: To show that faith is real. Aim: I want the listener to see the reality that real faith produces. INTRODUCTION: Faith seems to be a mysterious and illusive thing. Many of us tend to think that faith is a feeling that everything is going to be alright, sometimes we call it hope. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overview Of John’s Gospel

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,897 views

    Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Cost Of Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,867 views

    The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Troy Richards avatar

    On The Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 5,144 views

    A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

    -welcome back. I hope you all had a great Spring Break. -for the next two weeks we are going to look at what happened after Jesus rose from the dead. Most people, whether they believe in Jesus or not, have a pretty good handle on the Easter Story. They know what happened then. -but the funny thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Air Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 3,055 views

    A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

    -we are in the second half of our series about what happened after the resurrection. -I hope last week you heard some stories where you realized you have heard it before but didn’t realize it happened after Jesus died and rose again. -well, last week we talked about things that happened for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

    Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,270 views

    When our physical hunger is satisfied, what can satisfy our hunger for security and satisfaction of the soul?

    In his book entitled God‘s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Before Hiding

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Extra Baggage Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,238 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    This morning- complete our SOTM series. SOTM- more than an ideal we have to live up to. Picture of Jesus- taking His disposition and supernaturally working it into our lives. Throughout SOTM- confronted w/alternatives- two kinds of righteousness two treasures two masters Jesus died for us so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Feeding The Sheep

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009
     | 3,392 views

    As Jesus fed the five thousand, so we are challenged to give authentic teaching to the millions of our brothers and sisters who are uncatechized.

    January 6, 2009 The Feeding of the Multitude Love doesn’t begin with us. Love begins with God, because God is Love. “God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” Matthew and Mark say it a little differently: when Jesus looked on the crowds, he saw that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tim HBC avatar

    A Friend Is More Than A Hyperlink Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Looking at the ’friend questing’ of Facebook, and asking what God says about real friendship.

    Note: Earlier in the service Mark 2:1-12 AND 1 Samuel 20:35-42 have been read and the story re-told and explained. These are great examples of friendship in the Bible. The story of Ruth and Naomi could also be used.) Introduction... [Project my Facebook page onto screen and ask if people know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Everyone Loves A Scandal Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,557 views

    The people of Nazareth were offended at Christ teaching in their synagogue.

    EVERYONE LOVES A SCANDAL Text: Mark 6:1 – 6a Introduction: • It seems like almost everyone loves a scandal • Read about Lindsay Lohan’s latest trip to rehab in the Enquirer • Find out about the latest feud between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in the Star • Time magazine’s top 10 scandals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Zacch Olorunnipa avatar

    Heavenly Versus Earthly Treasures

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,704 views

    REGARDING THE RECENT TURBULENCE IN THE U.S. AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AS A DIVINE WAKE UP CALL, THIS SERMON REMINDS AND ADMONISHES READERS TO ACCEPT THE COUNSEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY INVESTING IN HEAVENLY TREASURES THAT WILL YIELD ETERNAL DIVIDENDS INSTEA

    “19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    The Life And Words Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,817 views

    An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."

    The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ