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  • Greg Nance avatar

    A Word To The Wealthy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,434 views

    Look at who Jesus was anointed to minister to in Luke 4:18. Are you on that list?

    Luke 4 shows us some things the Holy Spirit does in Jesus’ ministry. In fact, Luke talks about the Holy Spirit twelve times in the first four chapters of the gospel, and then suddenly he stops talking about the Holy Spirit. He is only mentioned four more times in the entire rest of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word And Worship Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,817 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

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Words Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,767 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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    Devoted To The Word Series

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007
     | 3,720 views

    Becoming a community that is used by God.

    Title: Traits of a History Making Community Text: Acts 2: 42- 47 42 And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Word On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,627 views

    Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

    The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...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
     | 9,373 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who Is The Word? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,181 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

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What's In A Word?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    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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    Hearers Of The Word

    Contributed by Gary R. James on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,396 views

    How to know you effectually hear God’s word.

    Luke 8:4-21 I. Introduction A. He who has ears to hear let him hear B. The doctrine of hearing God’s word is presented C. Four kinds of hearers 1. Christ focuses on the last kind of hearer – those to whom effectual hearing that brings understanding. D. Deut 8:3 … man lives by every word that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Awesome Word

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,042 views

    A look at the eternal Word. How did it all begin? What does it all mean for us? How are we to respond?

    John 1:1-14. The Awesome Word. How did it all begin? I would like to put it like this from John chapter one. "The Word of eternity became the Word of humanity so that the people of humanity could become the people of eternity." Men since the enlightenment period (age of reason) have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Effective Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006
     | 3,617 views

    The word of God is always effective and accomplishes its stated purpose.

    The Effective Word Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction 1. Read 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following letter to a deceased individual. "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Armstrong avatar

    The Purpose Of The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Armstrong on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    This sermon will help anyone see the four-fold meaning of the bible. It tells us 1)what’s right, 2) what’s wrong, 3) how to make it right, 4) How to keep it right.

    The Purpose of the Word 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: If we are to grasp the will of God for our lives, we must understand word of God in our lives. This passage of scripture gives us insight on the purpose of the bible. Paul writes to Timothy and shares with him the meaning of the scriptures or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Life In The Word

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    Discover he importance of Gd’s Word in everyday life.

    LIFE IN THE WORD Psalm 119:89-96 Introduction: This morning in the ABC’S class we looked at Bible Basics. Share from interesting facts sheet. Share “THE ANVIL” poem. It can seem at times that the Bible is for Church or for the Super Religious. Honestly, at times it seems as though modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    The Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
     | 3,731 views

    Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    Signs and Wonders – 2 The Power of the Word Review What are signs and wonders… Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. They are: • Healings • Favor and break throughs • Manifestations of God’s Glory • Miracles - something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Words Of Affection Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

    Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist