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  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Living The Good Life

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

    Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who’s Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,846 views

    The word “Abba” is only used in this form three times in the entire Bible. Once in Mark 14:36 / Once Rom. 8:15 / and Once in Gal. 4:6.

    Scripture: Romans 8:15-17 Title: “WHO’S YOUR DADDY?” Introduction: The word “Abba” is only used in this form three times in the entire Bible. Once in Mark 14:36 / Once Rom. 8:15 / and Once in Gal. 4:6. >> Among Traditional Jews it is stated that SALVES were forbidden to address the HEAD of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Divine Honour

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,206 views

    Encouraging Believers to function as men/women of honour

    WALKING IN DIVINE HONOUR Bishop David Ibeleme There is a desperate cry for honourable people. Honour is the ultimate goal of every worker – 2 Tim. 4:7. The perception of it qualifies us to be hired, helps us to stay hired and guarantees us a good legacy. Word study Honour – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deacons: Servant Leaders

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    A call to deaconship is a call to serve. Deacons are called to minister to the body of Christ and not act as a ruling body.

    DEACONS: SERVANT LEADERS ACTS 6:1-7, 1 TIM 3:8-12 When Jesus came to earth He turned conventional theological understanding and religious hierarchy upside down. Before Jesus came places of position, power, and influence were sought after in the religious. As a matter of fact, those in places ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Same Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,698 views

    Spirit of God dwells in us

    Intro: over the years I have heard people make a distinction between the Spirit of God that rested on Jesus, and the Spirit of God that rests on our lives. As if we have a weakened or watered down version of the original. But scripture never indicates we will be given anything less than God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Creative Word

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    As God created light from darkness, that same God can take the darkness of my life and turn it into daybreak.

    God’s Creative Word – Genesis 1: 1 - 5 Intro: What is it about the dark that makes us uneasy? All sort of negative things are associated with the dark. All the “bad guys” in the Star Wars movies are on the “dark side.” The bad cowboys always wear the dark hats and ride the dark horses. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Have Something To Say To You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    What we need to realize is this: we share the fact that none of us are saved by anything we are or do. We are saved and forgiven by our loving relationship with the risen Christ.

    I Have Something To Say To You Intro: It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of traffic. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and slipped the offending driver off. She shook her fist at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 25, 2013
     | 4,564 views

    Psalm 1:6 Compares the life of Jacob and finally the right choice he made to walk in the way of righteousness.

    —Ps 1:6 A. One of our most pleasant pastimes, as North Americans, is to make choices. Women love to go to the Shoe shop and choose between dozens of different kinds of shoes. Our entire retail industry is based upon the premise that people want selection, they want to choose. B. VIDEO - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatness Of The Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2011
     | 2,291 views

    Is great worship spontaneous or not. The answer may surprise you.

    Monday of 4th Week of Easter The Spirit of the Liturgy When someone wants to insult a group of people because of their slavish following of some ideology or ideologue, he can hardly do worse than to call them a “herd of sheep.” Sheep are stupid animals who need to be guided all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Want To Be Made!

    Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    Becoming what God has planned

    I Want to Be Made Acts 9:1-15 Intro: MTV's MADE: Features an individual who wants to become something that seems totally out of their character. There is a 85lb sophomore that wants to become a varsity football player, there is the klutz who can barely walk without falling that wants to become a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Special Role Of The Laity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015
     | 6,702 views

    Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

    Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Lord Walking On Water

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    We at times seem like a boat tossing about on the waves of uncertainty and doubt...

    THE LORD WALKING ON WATER. John 6:16-21. The sea can be such a frightening, unpredictable element that even hardened sailors find themselves overwhelmed at times. If we enter the darkness without our Lord Jesus, this magnifies our terror. Yet when He draws near this also, inexplicably, gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Condemnation In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    Works of the Flesh vs Fruits of the Spirit.

    NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-16 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. This verse is so very critical because it provides us a guaranteed life filled with NO condemnation. What earthly joy or accomplishment can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Imputation Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    Imputation

    SO GREAT A SALVATION - IMPUTATION I. Definition. The verb to impute means to attribute or ascribe to another a crime, an act, gulit or innocence, sin or righteousness. II. Demonstration. Philemon 18 gives an excellent illustration of the meaning of imputation. In fact, when Paul says, "put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meanings Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,166 views

    The Wisdom of God is another word for the Word of God, which itself has many meanings, primarily the Logos, the Second person of the Trinity

    Monday of 32nd Week in Course Verbum Domini God’s word to us today is strong and admonitory. Seek wisdom–which means seek the will of God–and follow after it. Don’t think you can hide from God. The spirit of God is everywhere, and knows everything we think or say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic