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  • Richard Cathers avatar

    Genesis 9 Series

    Contributed by Richard Cathers on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    Verse by verse study of Genesis 9

    Genesis 9 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 7, 2007 Introduction Some Great Lessons from Noah’s Ark Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. Speed isn’t always an advantage. The cheetahs were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

    The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Travesty Of Justice

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Because we are founded on truth (Jesus), we are to act justly.

    A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE John 19.1-16 S: Trial of Jesus C: Justice Pr: BECAUSE WE ARE FOUNDED ON TRUTH, WE ARE TO ACT JUSTLY. TS: We will find in our study of John 19.1-16 the process of how Pilate allowed justice to be set aside. Type: Inductive I. PERSECUTION (1-5) II. APPREHENSION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was Joseph Thinking?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    What was Joseph thinking that night outside the stable. Have you ever thought about it? What would have been going through your mind? This message challenges us to do what Joseph did. He obeyed God even when it didn’t make sense.

    What was Joseph Thinking? It may sound a little bit morbid to begin a message like this, but I have always told my wife, when I die, if she believes it can be said with integrity, I want my epitaph to include Genesis 6:22. Genesis 6:22 (NIV) 22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Greed - When Enough Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,100 views

    A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Greed – When Enough is Enough? Review: We’ve been looking at the various viruses that infect and destroy our lives along w/ the antidote God supernaturally provides through the Holy Spirit and His Word.  Laziness – failing to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Turns, Wrong Roads, And Dead Ends

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 29,386 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 28:3-25

    Wrong Turns, Wrong Roads, and Dead Ends 1 Sam. 28:3-25 A man and his wife had just moved to town, and he was coming home from his first day at work. As he’s driving down the highway, his cell phone rings, and it’s his wife. “George, I just had to call you and tell you to be careful. I just heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 156 ratings
     | 63,895 views

    Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

    When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Too-Good-To-Be-True Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,846 views

    Discover why Jesus’s reality proves God’s currency in this exegesis of one of the stangest verses in the Bible.

    “The Too Good to be True Syndrome” Luke 24:36-49 TRANSITION FROM VIDEO (“What is God Like?”) And no doubt the disciples were getting a first-hand look at God as they looked at Jesus, not only during his three years of earthly ministry, but also in his post-resurrection appearances. In fact, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will All The Real Men Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Benjamin Mcphaull on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 42,162 views

    God calls for men to stand up for what’s right.

    Will All the Real Men please stand up? Daniel 3:8-12 Prayer (Repeat title) Our world is in desperate need of men who are strong mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Our world needs men who are willing to stand though the heavens may fall. Men who are willing to stand for what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Applause Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

    We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Back, Planning Ahead

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 460 ratings
     | 57,500 views

    In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master Bedroom: A Place For Love Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,411 views

    How do we stay in love from the honeymoon until the tomb?

    For mine and Rebecca’s wedding anniversary this year, my parents gave us a card that read: An Anniversary Look at Dating vs. Marriage When you were dating . . . Now that you’re married . . . You always looked your best. You wear whatever is clean. Your manners were impeccable. You burp at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Precious Gift

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    This lesson is giving a detailed message on 1. What a pastor is. 2. The pastor’s responsibilities to the flock 3. The churches reponsibilities to the pastor 4. Recognizing the gift of a pastor.

    Your Precious Gift Foundational Text: Eph 4:8, 11 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Have you ever thought about just exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Real Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011
     | 4,923 views

    The vast majority of the people on this planet are unrighteous in the eyes of God.

    Intro: 1. John Raymond, the executive pastor of the World Harvest Church in Slidell, Louisiana. He became the first clergyman on reality television when he appeared on Survivor Ta-hi-ti. Pastor Raymond wanted to use the experience to spread the gospel. Raymond brought things along that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist