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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
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     | 4,696 views

    EASTER reminds us of what mattered most to Jesus now that his work on earth was finished...He shared what he wanted his followers as far away as the 21st century, to remember.

    Many of you have had the experience of standing at the bus stop, train station or the airline terminal sending your child off for that school trip or launching them into the scary world of university campuses. •Parting words – “Behave yourself; make me proud; don’t get into trouble; be careful who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,396 views

    There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

    I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surprising Words Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,054 views

    God’s power is at work whenever the gospel is preached. If he could do the things we read about here in Luke 2, there’s nothing he can’t achieve.

    You may have heard this story before. A chauffeur had been driving a chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same speech time and time again. Finally he said to the professor as they were driving to the next engagement, "Professor, I reckon I could give your speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgiving Words

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,565 views

    Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What's In A Word?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
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    A word study of "disciple."

    WHAT’S IN A WORD? Various INTRO: Someone has said, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean — nothing more, nothing less.” Since words are frequently used with the user’s own definition, we need to examine the word in Hebrew and Greek that is translated into English as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find The Word

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    FIND THE TRUTH FOR LIFE IN GODS WORD, READ IT, EXPOSE YOURSELF TO IT, AND DO NOT HIDE FROM IT. PREACH IT! TEACH IT!BUT PLEASE DONT SMOTHER IT.

    FIND THE WORD Rev. Scott Epperson 6/3/07 (2Ki 22:8) And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (2Ki 22:9) And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word And Worship Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    Examining the role of Scripture in our private and public worship

    From the worship service in Nehemiah 8, we learn five responses we must have to the Word of God in worship. 1. We must give ATTENTION to the Word of God (v. 1-3) A. Do we, like the people, come together to receive the Word of God? (v. 1a) B. Are we, like the people, hungry for the Word of God? (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    Examining how Christ’s plea of forgiveness from the cross can be a reality in our lives today

    The road to David’s forgiveness involved five things... 1. David’s CONFESSION (v. 1-6) A. His appeal (v. 1-2) 1) He appealed for God’s mercy (v. 1a). 2) He appealed for God’s unfailing love (v. 1b). 3) He appealed for God’s compassion (v. 1c). 4) He appealed for God’s cleansing (v. 2). B. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Warning Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    5 Woes are given as a warning to those who oppress. Though their wicked ways may succeed for a moment in time, the Lord’s judgment will bring their wickedness to an end.

    Words of Warning Habakkuk 2:6-20 Habakkuk 2:6-8 (HCSB) Won’t all of these take up a taunt against him, with mockery and riddles about him? They will say: Woe to him who amasses what is not his - how much longer? - and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. Won’t your creditors suddenly arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is The Word? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    You might have a lot of questions about who Jesus Christ really is. John helps us understand the voice from the heavens. Are you ready to listen?

    In the book and movie by Carl Sagan Contact a loner scientist hears a voice from the heavens, and then tries to convince others that in this voice is a message of great importance. Now Carl Sagan, while he was alive, did not believe in God. In fact the movie goes to great lengths to portray anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    In The Beginning Was The Word Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    Jesus Christ is God.

    In the Beginning was the Word John 1: 1 - 5 Intro: John wants us to believe in Christ. The belief must have content. Body: 1A. Jesus Christ is God Himself. vv. 1, 2 1B. He is the Living Word of God. NOTE: Tenney says that “logos” means the intelligence behind the idea, the idea, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fulfilment Of The Word

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    The goodnews of the Christian message must come from all christians as we tell our stories of Christ in us. The good news set people free from their captivities, and offer them new hope and new way out of the comfort trap the devil set in this world.

    ‘Today, this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” Luke 4:14-21 You went back to where you grew up? You found things were no longer the same there anymore, the shops, the playground, the local Church and that local pub where Dad used to go and meet up with his friends for a nice pint or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 87,510 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Word Of Damnation

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,054 views

    Jesus says the words from the cross that we were supposed to say.

    Word of damnation – “Father, father, why have you forsaken me?” Damnation – separation from God – alienation An illustration of when you were alone and afraid would be appropriate here We’ve all felt alone or alienated – lost, rift in relationships with family or friends, divorce, lost a loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Beginning Was The Word Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,152 views

    The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ