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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Battle Rages Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    A holy fear of the wicked heart of mankind is what is needed in the lives of Christians. Christians who grasp their authority in Christ have a fear of themselves and do not hold the grace of God in contempt.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Title: A Battle Rages Theme: Uncovering the Root of Our Failures Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2008
     | 17,375 views

    What does wisdom from above look like? What would happen in a church displaying such heavenly wisdom? James gives us the answer to these questions.

    JAMES 3:17, 18 DIVINE WISDOM “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown by those who make peace” James called for people of wisdom to identify themselves. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Men Wish Women Knew About Them Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 4,630 views

    Based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary Rosberg

    What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Ephesians 5:21-22 (The Message translation) 
Dramatic reading. Narrator: An English professor from the University of Phoenix told his class one day: “Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,356 views

    In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

    Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    When we consider that God is watching us, we may ask, as Job did, whether He is watching us to hurt us, to humiliate us, or to rescue us. Actually He is watching us in love to empower us.

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many have said it at least a thousand times? You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement Jumper Leads Series

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 448 ratings
     | 68,471 views

    Following the example of Barnabas in being known for our encouragement of others

    Encouragement Jumper Leads Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 29/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved You might have heard the story of the married couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty Man Of Valour

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,849 views

    At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

    • A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty Man Of Valour

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022
     | 3,627 views

    At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

    • A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,426 views

    A look at John's letters to the churches in Revelation and what we can learn from them.

    Mail Call: Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 March 25, 2012 I want to begin with a 2 question quiz! You can write your answers in your bulletin. You can’t look behind you or at your neighbor’s paper. Ready? “How many doors are in the sanctuary?” How many ways in / out Question #2 - “How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: Living By Grace Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    Lessons from Abraham’s life: 1. God uses imperfect people. 2. Having received grace, we give grace. 3. A life of grace will sometimes be difficult.

    Abraham: Living by Grace Hebrews 11:8-12 Abraham’s experience with God began when the Lord appeared to him and said, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    We Love Others Because

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    This is about our love for others.

    We love others because…. Why do we love others? Has that thought ever crossed you mind? Do we love others because they are attractive, like me? Do we love others because they make us laugh? Do we love others because they make us feel good? Do we love others because they are good cooks? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,203 views

    Through prayer, God will open a window of opportunity for us to work past our stresses, our conflicted feelings, and even our sins and shortcomings.

    Life is tough. Am I going to get any argument about that? The philosopher Thomas Hobbes said that human life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Wow! Not the kind of stuff we expect on Sunday morning. Supposed to be all, “Praise the Lord”! But deep down, lots of people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of Decision

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011
    based on 23 ratings
     | 39,157 views

    One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their serva

    One of the most wonderful miracles in the Bible was the crossing of the Red Sea. One dimension to this wonderful miracle was that the Egyptians were so dumb as to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea. They felt that since the Israelites were their servants they could still surpass them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,877 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    What Does God's Love Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,550 views

    If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to way, what would you say - and to whom?

    “Questions About God: What Does God’s Love Look Like?” 1 Jn. 2:3-5; 3:1-3, 16-20; 4:7-21 If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to say, what would you say -- and to whom? A man named Christopher Morley posited that “every telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed