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  • Steven Cook avatar

    And Hur Went Up

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 198 ratings
     | 15,784 views

    This message teaches us the value of following the example of Hur.

    “And Hur Went Up” Exodus 17:8-16 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Ex. 17:8-16 B. As Israel journeyed in the Wilderness of Sin, God allowed them to endure experiences of life that taught them great lessons of His power and grace in their lives. C. In Exodus 17:1-7 Israel learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not About You

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,241 views

    An overview of Ephesians teaching that believers live for and by the power of Christ.

    It’s Not About You Ephesians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind and your happiness.” That’s how Rick Warren begins his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

    Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,819 views

    Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

    Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dying Thief Series

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    The dying thief teaches us how to respond to Christ

    ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST: THE DYING THIEF TEXT: LUKE 23:39-43 We can say several things about how Jesus met people. He always approached the human soul the same way. His purpose was to elicit faith in his personhood. As to his methods, Jesus never approach two human souls the same way. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Portrait Of God

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    What Genesis teaches about God’s character

    GENESIS A PORTRAIT OF GOD TEXT: Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Quickly, God was faced with a class action suit for failure to file an environmental impact statement. God was granted a temporary permit for the project, but was stymied with the “cease and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Are Forever Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ

    BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse 4 – Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A More Spiritual Person

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

    Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Worship

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,004 views

    A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

    EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

    (Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Beginning Of The Wrath" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,987 views

    Teaches how to become an overcomer and how to grow in faith.

    “Revealing the Revelation” “The Beginning of the Wrath” February 21, 2010 Chapter 15 I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. And I saw what looked like a sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    Jesus teaches us that our prayers need to be daring.

    It has been said the prayer is the greatest secret weapon of the church today. Great, because God promises to answer prayer. Secret, because most Christians do not know how prayer works. Our Lord’s disciples had asked Jesus to teach them to pray (v. 1). As part of His answer, Jesus shared a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Baptism Of Favour

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,811 views

    A short teaching of what it takes to enjoy the favour of God

    Divine favour is a special preference, an act of grace flowing from the throne of God. Favour is not related to your age, sex, position in society, title in church, physical appearance or educational background. I Sam. 16:4-10 The man highly favoured was not around; he was in the bush but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disciple's Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
     | 3,310 views

    Paul was teaching Timothy how he should pray.

    Disciple's Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 1. Who are we to pray for? (Verse 1 – 2a) A. Everyone (Verse 1) B. For kings and for all in authority (Verse 2a) 2. Why are we to pray? (Verse 2b – 4) A. That we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity (Verse 2b) B. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,441 views

    Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Romans 5:12-17 Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Sep 29, 2009
     | 3,712 views

    Biblical Teaching and Application of Family/ "Federal Union" with Christ

    Intro. “Glass half full/ half empty/ not what I ordered?” - There are three important BIBLICAL concepts found in this text: I. Headship/family, 12-15 A. Argument in vv. 12-15 1.Sin entered the entire human race through Adam, at the fall, 12. 2.From the time right after Adam’s transgression until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible