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  • Bill Lyle avatar

    A Letter To Us Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,716 views

    Introduction to 1st Peter

    Why 1st Peter- 1. Deals with the Christian Journey a. How we are to relate with each other b. How we are to relate with the world c. How we are to relate with God 2. Helps us understand who we are from God’s viewpoint 3. Gives us a fresh perspective on “Hope” When you begin any study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,419 views

    The parable of the talents speaks to stewardship of treasure, talents and time. Expository.

    Matthew 25:14-30 – Use It or Lose It In the January 15, 1989 issue of the Lexington Herald-Leader, an article told this story: A family living in a home in West Palm Beach, Florida, told a film crew it was okay to use the front lawn as a set for an episode of “B. L. Stryker”, a TV show starring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    Jesus was called by His Father to be our High Priest, but He is also one of us.

    Heb 5 Introduction There have already been three references in Hebrews to Christ as our high-priest in the preceding chapters: - 2:17 in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High-priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Not

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Bringing out the positive from the negative phrase, "Let us not"....which is found in several places within the Scriptures.

    While preparing a sermon I was using my search feature in which I came across an interesting word group. A. The word group was: “let us not”. 1. I was too busy to do anything but notice this at the time, but later on I was able to get back to this word group to see, upon further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Dunn avatar

    The Power Of In Us Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    This is message 6 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    The Power of God in Us Ephesians 3:14-21 I. Notice The Father-Heart of God A. God is Our Dad. “…I kneel before the Father…” B. We are His Children. “…his whole family in heaven and on earth…” II. In Christ, We’ve Got the Power: A. Power to Be Strong. “…he may strengthen you with power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useful To The Master Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,280 views

    How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

    INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,560 views

    Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

    One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transfigure Us

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,475 views

    maybe by transfiguring ourselves we can become what Jesus wants

    Matthew 17:1-9 This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent; that makes this Sunday the last Sunday of Epiphany, the Sunday on which we celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus' transfiguration marks the pivotal point in his story. Up to this moment, Jesus had gone about ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    One Of Us

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    He became what we are so we could become what he is

    He became One of Us - John 1:14 preached by Brent W. Zastrow - March 11, 2001 Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace In Us Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,287 views

    All around the world we see people determined to steal our peace and the peace of our loved ones. There is a peace they cannot steal and that peace is Jesus in you.

    Message: Did you know that having Peace is essential in producing good outcomes? It is another one of the fruits of the spirit. For example; An older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery. He had insisted that his son-in-law, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember Us

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 26, 2017
     | 3,925 views

    The church today is the great cloud of witnesses of tomorrow.

    May 28, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Subject: Memorial Day Title: Remember Us Memorial Day weekend! The un-official beginning of Summer. The pools are opened. Kids are out of school. We are now busy for the next three months taking time to find ways to enjoy ourselves. Travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Place For Us

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,815 views

    Our home in heaven

    “A Place For Us” John 14;1-9 David P. Nolte There are many elaborate, ornate, huge mansions around the world; for example: the Pittock Mansion The Hearst Mansion Graceland Mansion J.D. Rockefeller mansion All of these, however ornate, costly, extravagant and famous will turn to rubble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Appeal For The Useful

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 5, 2022
     | 787 views

    Christian relationships must be filled with mercy, forgiveness, and acceptance.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Use Of Gifts.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 711 views

    According to the proportion of faith.

    THE USE OF GIFTS. Romans 12:6-16. ROMANS 12:6. Within the church, and for the church, we each have “gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us” (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:7). These are to be used for the benefit of the whole body (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Peter 4:10-11). “Whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Used Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025
     | 443 views

    I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed?

    “Used Of The Lord” Acts 9:32-43 I wonder how many have a testimony of a time when the Lord said “Go” and you did as directed? I have been amazed at the times the Lord has directed in my life, a trip or even a visit the Lord directed, and I had no idea what the purpose was until we arrived and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist