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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Minister Of Refreshment

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 11, 2003
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    We want a refreshing person. No special education required. They need to sense the hidden needs, must love without expectations and must encourage. Flatterers are not wanted.

    “A Minister Of Refreshment” 2 Timothy 1:15-18 We would like to create a new staff position. We want a refreshing person. No special education required. They need to sense the hidden needs, must love without expectations and must encourage. Flatterers are not wanted. Do you know of anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Reaction Is Showing Part 2

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
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    How Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a friend.

    Your reaction is showing part II. John 18:1 -- 11. This morning we mentioned that the true test of your character is not found in your actions but your reactions. We are looking at how Jesus reacted in some certain situations. We looked this morning at how Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birth Of Christ Part 1

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004
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    A look at where we get the "Christmas Story," giving specific Bible references.

    If a non-Christian were to approach you and say, “Which gospel contains the entire Christmas Story?” Would you be able to tell them? We get most of our information about the birth of Jesus from two gospels, Matthew and Luke. And neither gives us all the details of the familiar birth of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Winning The Last Battle

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 12, 2005
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    "The term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning" Aslan, in The Last Battle, 228

    “Winning the Last Battle” John 5:28-29 Dr. Rick Bartosik Mililani Community Church December 2005 "There was a real railway accident," said Aslan softly. "Your father and mother and all of you are—as you used to call it in the Shadowlands—dead. The term is over: the holidays have begun. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Epiphany's Success Lessons

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 2, 2013
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    The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. If these lessons are discovered and practiced, they will yield a hundred fold. So what are these success lessons?

    The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. The word “epiphany” means “appearance, or manifestation.” The story is found in Luke 1:21-40. In fact, the whole story of the Epiphany is nearly non-existent in many evangelical churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Go

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 18, 2013
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    Letting go of things that hinder us from following Christ.

    Let Go Intro: they forsook all and followed him 1: Follow a) go after b) obey c) following implies action Point: Peter, James and John had been associated with Jesus but not fully committed to the ministry. They were acquainted, you could say but they had not fully submitted to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Is Your Marriege A Complementary Or A Competition

    Contributed by Hans Manaka on Nov 14, 2013
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    This will help you to answer questions that will arise in marriage relation before getting into one. The biggest mistake you can make is getting into a love relationship and extend it into commitment without first checking what motivates its existence.

    An Easy but not so Easy Question to answer…. The question might seem easy to answer but this can go beyond an answer. Mostly questions are answered from theory level than from the depth of experience and connection to the question. I hope I am not speaking in tongues. I have been on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014
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    Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

    A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Lesson In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011
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    Jesus graciously proclaims that his followers are salt and light. They live out a new righteousness established by the cross and empowered by the Spirit.

    Matthew 5:13-20 “A Lesson in Righteousness” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all know that this is not true. Words have a powerful effect in our lives. Each of us seems to have something ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lost Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011
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    A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

    LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Conflct Resolution

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    Jesus was no fool. He knew that the Church would have its conflicts - so he gave us instructions on how to resolve them. Sdaly we so rarely believe him!

    Church Conflict Resolution Mt 18:15-20 This is the one place in Scripture where Jesus talks about Church Discipline, which nowadays is so sadly lacking. I’d like to look at one verse today 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    The Fields Are Ripe For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,408 views

    Part 3 of a sermon series preached in Anjung, South Korea

    John 4:35 '...Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.' What a wonderful verse! Another one is found in Luke 10:2 'The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Apostolic Revival

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010
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     | 3,806 views

    This sermon is about calling us to reclaim the Apostolic mission of the Church!

    If you hire a guide you can put your canoe/kayak in at the Devil’s River State natural area (Texas), and make your way down the Devil’s River. There won’t be any takeout points until you hit Lake Amistad (near Del Rio, TX) unless you have a professional outfitter who has access to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Introduction To Acts Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 10, 2012
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    Giving a brief background on Acts: It's Title, Author, & Content

    Introduction to Acts - What do you know about your family’s sp. history? - What is one way your family’s Sp. past has contributed to your Sp. present + Billy Graham going to a major crusade / a liberal in area didn’t want him to come / went to cmte. and said, we don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I Getting Through? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012
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    It is worth great effort to communicate better!

    Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible