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  • Jaco Bester avatar

    Grace!

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 351 ratings
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    Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is notoriously difficult. E. Stanley Jones once said: “Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to the Giver.”

    GRACE! SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:4 – 9 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Time Is Fear Part 1

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,495 views

    I wonder how many of us are fearful this season. How many of us are afraid of what the future holds, or afraid of how we can go on? I’d like to open up today with a quote by E. Stanley Jones, a famous missionary. He said, “I am inwardly fashioned for fait

    CHRISTMAS TIME IS FEAR Part 1 TEXT: Luke 1:5-25 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Faith That Won't Fold Up

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 57,240 views

    Big Idea: God finds pleasure when your faith persists in spite of pressure.

    A FAITH THAT WON’T FOLD UP Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: He was seven years old when he had to work to support his poor family. At age nine, his mother died. He was 23 when he incurred a huge debt due to a failed business. At 28 and after four years of engagement, he asked his girl friend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Up With The Jones'

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

    BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Gary Jones

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2007
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    This is a eulogy for a believer who truly loved his wife. Most of the message centers on their relationship to each other and on following Christ.

    Gary Jones by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Gary Jones, first a son, a twin brother, a husband, a business man, a friend and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence of God. The good news ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I” Trouble

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

    Luke 12:13-21  Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  (14)  But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”  (15)  And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012
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    Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

    PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

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    The Chronicles Of Daniel #4: The Soveriegnty Of God

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    OUR GOD IS SOVEREIGN/IN CONTROL WHETHER WE ACKNOLEDGE HIM OR NOT, HE WILL PROVE IT!

    THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #4: THE SOVERIEGNTY OF GOD: I SURRENDER DANIEL 4: 1FF AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled out of his driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed because of typical Melbourne driving rain, and headed for church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Honest Prayer

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Prayer is a conversation with God in which we need to both speak and listen.

    An Honest Prayer I can’t remember if I’ve told you all this before, but early in my pastoral calling I attended a conference that I was very passionate about. It was a conference talking about the spirituality of children and how we can help our children grow in their faith and in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Math Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    We all want more. But sometimes we add differnetly than God does.

    “Enlarge my Territory” – to multiply or increase the confines of a place I. Our Evasion A. How we add it up: My abilities + experience + my personality & appearance + my past + the expectations of others = my assigned territory B. ‘Honorable’ in vs. 9 is more accurately ‘burdensome’ (lit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

    Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J JOHN avatar

    Searching For Love: Bridget Jones's Diary Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée Zellweger.

    --note-- 2001, UIP Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth - - - - - Bridget Jones’s Diary is the film of the book of the newspaper column – a romantic comedy, documenting a year in the life of a single, thirty something woman in London, played by Renée ...read more

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    The E Word

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    The Eword scares so many Christians. I tmakes them give excuses and avoid doing what we are suposed to do.

    The “E” word I am not sure that any of you have noticed something about me. I don’t necessarily think it is weird but you might. I spend a little time each week thinking about stuff that seem like it should not matter to anyone. My thought this week; I wonder, as you are heading to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Young Mr. Jones, Meet The Master

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Based on Peter Marshall’s sermon "Mr. Jones, Meet the Master," this sermon is geared to high school students about illicit sex.

    YOUNG MR. JONES, MEET THE MASTER A young minister was asked to make patriotic address at banquet hosted by school club. Young Mr. Jones, national president of the organization, sat immediately to minister’s left. "Hottest babes I’ve ever seen!" he said. "Maybe I can get some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,270 views

    Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

    What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist