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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Obstacles To Healing Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
     | 9,625 views

    Jesus heals the paralytic

    Obstacles to Healing Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 4, 2012 READ Mark 2:1-12 So a few days later, after Jesus had called his 1st disciples (1st of many…you included)…AFTER He had already driven out an evil spirit with authority that no one had ever seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 13, 2013
     | 10,237 views

    Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances1 Peter sermon one!

    Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances (1 Peter 1:3-13) Key Center: 1:13, “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Hope in Christ for New Birth (1:3-4) 3 Praise be to the God and Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Lord's Day Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2011
     | 6,129 views

    A study of the book of Luke chapter 6 verses 1 through 5

    Luke 6: 1 -5 The Lord’s Day 1 Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Duped Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,441 views

    A study of chapter 2 verses 23 through 28

    Mark 2: 23 – 28 Duped 23 Now it happened that He went through the grainfields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. 24 And the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?”25 But He said to them, “Have you never read ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Little Fox Of Sinful Speech

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,922 views

    The little fox of sinful speech traps many believers and ruins their witness.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Ephesians 4:29 KJV Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witness At The Well

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God’s healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached.

    JOHN 4__1-42 THE WITNESS FROM THE SAMARITAN WELL A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground struggles to say, “Tell me more about your Christianity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008
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     | 6,042 views

    Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

    “Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Don’t Want To Be Bitten, Don’t Pet The Beast

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    Modesty in women’s dress is no accident. It is the result of training and adherence to biblical standards of decency in order to strengthen the witness of women.

    “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”[1] A 54-year-old British woman tried to pet a lion in the El Arca wild animal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profess Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
     | 5,894 views

    BIG IDEA: Share YOUR faith YOUR way!

    “PROFESS” People: Part 3 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal INTRO VIDEO: Evangelism Tips - Deep Thoughts From A Shallow Christian (00:58) GRAB bottle of coke… Seen the new Coke commercials? Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Pharmacist Dr. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Capital City Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,275 views

    John’s vision of heaven’s capital includes several features: 1) Its General Appearance (Revelation 21:9–11), 2) Exterior Design (Revelation 21:12–21a), 3) Internal Character (Revelation 21:21b–27)

    A nice practice that we usually have here at the start of every month is wishing those celebrating a birthday in the month, happy birthday. As happy as those well wishes are, it can be bitter-sweet when we recall those who have left. The Bothwell’s just celebrated such a special birthday over ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014
     | 5,854 views

    1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

    There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Good News About Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,820 views

    If you owned a bookstore and everything in it was classified as fiction or nonfiction, where would you put the Bible, in fiction or nonfiction? That is a fundamental decision everybody must make.

    INTRODUCTION Open your hearts and open your minds for the next 25 minutes to receive this truth. Romans 1:1-6. “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” Now, we’re going to be talking about the gospel. “The gospel he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 17,563 views

    Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

    Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Thesis: Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Presenting our bodies as a sacrifice is part of worship to which we are called. The message is an exploration of the apostolic design for worship pleasing to God.

    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab And The Spies

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,915 views

    Rahab and the Spies. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Joshua chapter 2 verse 1-24: Quote: • A pastor was speaking to his people on the relationship between fact and faith. • He said, "That you are sitting before me in this church--is fact. • That I am standing here, speaking from this pulpit--is fact. • That I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren