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  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 15:4-6,13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    Romans 15:4-6,13

    Romans 15:4-6, 13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 124,930 views

    This message was written as part of a mission emphasis series. It fits well into a purpose of the church series also. It depicts that the Church is to be on mission for and with Jesus because of who He is and because of what He does.

    Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION Revelation 5:9-14 Circumstances have provided lengthy opportunities to deepen my thinking about death. If I knew my time to go on to Heaven was near through illness or indication of age, what statement would I leave with those I loved most? What challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Our Message Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does Jesus Really Want Us To Do?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 35,430 views

    Thirty-one things Jesus wants us to do even though they do not come naturally.

    I John 2:6 - "The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked." Quote: "If you really want to know the will of God for your life follow the footsteps of Jesus." (Bingham Hunter, Trinity International University) Illustration: As you therefore have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Drink The Kool-Aid! Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,331 views

    How to identify a cult, why they’re so dangerous, how we should respond to our neighbors and friends who are involved in Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Science.

    *ILL>Fourteen years ago, the sight was "burned into our memories" (pun-intended). David Koresh’s Branch Davidians’ compound, named "Camp Apocalypse", caught on fire as the FBI came to arrest Koresh (actual name Vernon Law) for attempted murder of his son and a number of violations concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 19, 2014
     | 7,701 views

    A short talk to encourage the congregation to see Old Testament scripture as Jesus saw it, and specifically to receive the law referred to in Psalm 119 as instruction - like we receive instruction when learning to swim or play guitar.

    Last week I had the wonderful privilege of spending four nights with the Benedictine monks of St. Augustine’s Abbey Chilworth in the Surrey hills. This was my second visit after spending 5 days with them in July 2012 at the start of my extended study leave. Their ministry is prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our People Must Learn

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 2,905 views

    To enumerate the things we need to teach our people.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you teach your people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to teach our people. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:14 (Amplified Bible) 3:14 And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Ministers To A Great Multitude

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    Jesus ministers to a great multitude of people and we learn that Jesus satisfies every need.

    Scripture Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23). That was in 28 AD. Jesus’ ministry was fundamentally a ministry of teaching and healing. His primary mission was to seek and to save the lost. That is, he came to find those who knew themselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Litmus Test Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,576 views

    Ask why in today’s world. Make sure what you see and hear is part of what God wants. If it isn’t, don’t have anything to do with it. The Holy Spirit was given to help us with this. We can pass the test with Him.

    How many of you really take what the news says at face value? I don’t know about you but I don’t trust the news people any further than I can throw them. Something always seems fishy to me about how they report certain events and how they twist the angle of the news to suit their purpose. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In This House Of Peacemaking Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,760 views

    Peace is something the world needs to learn from the church. To be peacemakers we must teach all of God’s truth, we must model peaceful resolution, we must equip with real skills, and we must find peace with God through Christ.

    We entered the conference room in stony silence. For several weeks I had noticed the two of them – mature women, well-established, well-grounded in the Lord – but at odds with one another. They had been planning a special event, but had disagreed over the menu. One of them wanted an item dear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine And Grafted Branches

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree.

    VINE AND BRANCHES John 15:1-16 By William Akehurst, HSWC Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree. Today we will begin with a lesson in Botany Props: a branch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Rules And Superstition Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

    Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus’ Authority Challenged Again Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    Jesus is again challenged by yet another faction of the religious leadership of His day, this time the Sadducees come calling and they have a ’fool proof’ question that will stump this man they deem as a hinderance to the Kingdom of God...Oh how wrong the

    Luke 20:27-47 Another challenge to Jesus’ teaching October 20, 2010 Set the stage: Jesus has entered Jerusalem and has been proclaimed Messiah by the people and the religious leaders were furious with Him about His refusal to silence their proclamation about Him. They demanded Him to have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Last Passover"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    As the Lord instituted the ordinance of Communion, He and the disciples celebrated the last legitimate Passover

    1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Defiant Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 5,054 views

    Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren