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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
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     | 5,190 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,574 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019
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    Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

    The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour."

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."

    Exodus 20 v. 12 -16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." James 3 . 1 - 13 1. THE PRINCIPLE OF HONESTY - "false witness" Prov 12 v. 22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Psalm 101 v. 7 "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Taming The Tongue" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
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     | 11,413 views

    Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not?

    “Taming the Tongue” James 3:1-12 Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not? If I were to ask you what is the most hurtful thing anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trashed? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 2,719 views

    It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

    Your Story Pt. 3 - Trashed? I. Introduction We have been following the escapades of Andy's toys . . . Woody and the gang - Buzz, Rex the dinosaur. Stinky Pete the prospector. Bo Peep. Porky the Piggy Bank and of course Woody a rag doll cowboy, his horse Bullseye and Jessie his cowgirl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Mary Cared Enough To Give Her Very Best

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2020
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    Ever heard the phrase, "no good deed ever goes unpunished"? Mary of Bethany may have felt that way when she showed Jesus how much she loved Him.

    Based on a sermon preached at Carrington Baptist Church, Fulton, MO 3-08-2015. (This is not an exact transcription.} Background Many events took place during the last several days before Jesus died on Calvary. He had left the area some time before, according to John chapter 11, and had stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Circle Component #4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021
     | 2,515 views

    Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

    Circle Check Pt. 5 - Circle Component 4 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious places you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops Targets Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter According To St. John

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,554 views

    What a blessing it is to have John's account of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead along with the other witness of the Gospels.

    Easter According to St. John John 20:1-18 Today we remember the most important day in human history, the day Jesus rose from the dead. This is a day of great joy to us. We put the sorrows of Jesus death behind us and celebrate that Jesus lives. There are basically five accounts that talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Beauty Of An Empty Tomb"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2018
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     | 7,512 views

    beauty can be found in emptiness.

    “The Beauty of an Empty Tomb” John 20:1-20 At the height of operation Desert Storm, about 25 years ago, parents and loved ones received some of the worst news possible. I recently read the story of one family whose son had been sent into battle-and they received news that his life had been taken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017
     | 19,363 views

    All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017
     | 5,569 views

    This passage is basically a biography, a spiritual biography of Paul’s life. I think it would begin with a statement like this----I am absolutely satisfied with Jesus but in no way am I satisfied with myself.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Means Of A Harlot

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016
     | 3,147 views

    To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will be next to be attacked by the harlot.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you protected by Wisdom? Yes, because the Great I Am lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sunday's Here! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2016
     | 7,084 views

    While Friday was the day of crucifixion, Sunday is the key piece to the story. Jesus' resurrection occurs on the first day of the week and makes all the difference. If there was no resurrection, none of this would matter.

    1. Sunday’s Comin’ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY 2. Sunday is here! It is the Son’s Day! 3. Justin Martyr’s (ca 130-165 AD) Description of early NT worship – “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Continues To Repay All Of Our Expenses

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
     | 2,119 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST is the Good Samaritan and the innkeeper who take care of our needs and JESUS CHRIST repayed for it through His precious blood. 1 Peter 1:19 (Amplified Bible) But [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messi

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you covered by grace? Yes. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Amplified Bible) For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal