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  • Jody Marsh avatar

    Twelve Lessons From The Wright Brothers

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 30, 2019
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     | 10,760 views

    Twelve Biblical lessons interwoven with the story of the Wright Brothers. Great PowerPoint slides are available. Email me at jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com

    During the summer of 2019, my son was doing his clinical rotations. So the Familty, and I went to visit him over the Fourth of July in Dayton, Ohio. What is Dayton famous for? That’s right, Dayton is famous because the Wright Brothers built the first airplane there. Between parades and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Do I Do When I Feel Tempted To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024
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    In those situations where we’re facing a sin, something we know is wrong, but it’s a desire within us, what do we do?

    I remember feeling many years ago that the power of sin was just too strong in my life. I would feel the pressure within to indulge in the sin. And it seemed inevitable. Theres just no way. I can’t stop sinning. It’s too big. It’s too much. But over time as I learned about God, and grew in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You Can't Win If You Don't Finish Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Second of Three Sermons on Ministry. General theme is built around "March Madness" - NACC basketball. Our Theme is "March Ministry Madness". This sermon encourages Christians to have a good "spiritual diet" and to exercise their faith in ministry.

    Get in the Game 3/11/01 …You Can’t Win if You Don’t Finish Basketball is a great game It is a simple game with many subtleties. The objective is simple - One team tries to score the most points by getting the ball through the hoop while the other team tries to stop you from doing it. Simple! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Absence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

    The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Come Together"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    We really do need each other! In a world that is retreating from face-to-face relationships God calls us to come together to share one another’s burden and encourage each other in the faith.

    “Come Together” Hebrews 10:23-25 We live in a strange day. A day in which there are more than 6 billion people in the world and yet so few feel like they truly have any real friends. A day in which people are seeking close relationships with people on the internet and shunning the opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus The Only Way To God?

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    A prayer request and Internet link to a video clip of the Oprah Winfrey talk show was recently forwarded to the Prayerneed Internet ministry of praise, prayer and encouragement. The sender requested prayer for Oprah Winfrey and the many people she influe

    Is Jesus the Only Way to God? A prayer request and Internet link to a video clip of the Oprah Winfrey talk show was recently forwarded to the Prayerneed Internet ministry of praise, prayer and encouragement. The sender requested prayer for Oprah Winfrey and the many people she influences daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy?

    Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,429 views

    A message presented the Sunday after Hurricane Katrina, intended to encourage those troubled over the destruction and worried about loved ones and to challenge us to get to work helping the hurting lives we encounter every day.

    Sunday AM—9/4/05 SPECIAL MESSAGE: How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy? Felt Need Intro: This has been quite a week hasn’t it? We all woke up last Sunday with news that a category 5 hurricane was heading somewhere between New Orleans and Biloxi, MS. People were trying to evacuate and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Time And A Place For Solitude & Prayer

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Jesus had a perfect relationship with his heavenly father. We can learn lessons from Peter and we can encourage each other to have a time and a place (like Jesus) for quiet prayer & solitude, with God.

    Verse 32, “…when they climbed into the boat the wind died down.” In other words with Jesus on board there was peace and calm. When Jesus and Peter climbed on board, and when the wind died down, the disciples must have been reminded of that previous occasion when Jesus calmed a storm (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Where Is Our Trust?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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    In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

    Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bookmarked For Life - Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Collins on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    A look at Acts 10 where we see Cornelius and Peters life being impacted in such a way that it becomes like a bookmark for them to go back to, to find a source of encouragement and reassurance for the trials life throws at them.

    Bookmarked for life Baptism Sermon for 20th March 05 By Paul Collins What are some uses for bookmarks? 1) Return you to the place you last read from. 2) To stop the pages from getting damaged. 3) To get a message across to others. 4) To clean your fingernails with. 5) Gives you something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Keys To Quality Friendships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    "My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ. In whom are hidden all the treasurers of wisdom and kno

    Ten Keys To Quality Friendships by Paul Fritz Colossians 2:2-2:3 1. Mutual Goals – Discuss how you can synergistically work together toward a mutually agreed upon goal. Cooperate through prayer, discussions and ministries that will contribute toward the accomplishment of enlarging the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Greene avatar

    A Boy Named Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    This message deals with the significance of Jesus’ name(s). The focus is about "God with us" vs God "is" with us. The importance of having God "within" us, guiding, comforting, encouraging, loving. Not alongside us, but "with" us.

    Now, I’m a long time country/western fan. I just love a good country song that proclaims: “I don’t love you anymore, trouble is, I don’t love you any less!” There are even some truly classic country Christmas songs such as Momma got run (or run-ed’) over by a reindeer! I always had a fondness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 8 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 19, 2011
     | 3,610 views

    Part 8 of this series examines the life of Noah in great detail; showing us that what God found in Noah is what He seeks in us as well. We are encouraged to live righteous, blameless, and walk faithfully with Him.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 8 Genesis 6:9-10 IMPORTANT: Prayer Walk on Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 pm – BE HERE! Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Nation's True Happiness

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2013
     | 5,661 views

    The psalmist encouraged his readers toward a focused attention upon the inherent happiness found in their having been chosen of God. Without seeking God, any nation experiences distance & dissidence. When is national happiness experienced?

    IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, & to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist