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  • John McCaherty avatar

    Tpart 3 "Mustard Seeds Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    part 3 in a series on the parables of Matt 13, power point avialable by email

    The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 3 “Mustard Seeds of Faith” Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version. Matthew 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Common Good Series

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    God has given us every gift we need to function as the Body of Christ.

    Spiritual Gifts Series # 2 Introduction 1. Illus...One word to describe the Corinthian Church and it is not charismatic, as some might think because of its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit, but rather problematic. a. Some of their problems were such things as: divisiveness, disorder, abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Leave, Cleave And Weave

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    Marriage, as it was instituted by God, involves three keys for success. Leaving Home, Cleaving to one’s spouse and being Weaved around the Love of God in Christ.

    Genesis 2:18-25 Leave, Cleave and Weave 11/08/02 On July 29, 1981 Britain’s Prince Charles married his Lady Diana in a grand royal ceremony. The glamorous wedding was a fairy tale of present pomp and past glory, a last gold-leaf page from the tattered book of empire. London was a city dressed like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember Me As Loving You

    Contributed by Ric Feeney on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    Christ’s testimony, written in blood, is our testimony, written in love.

    The Bible is a feast of great gifts from God.—a harvet of righteousness gleaned from the fields of sacrifice and surrender. Some chapters are so poignant and powerful they stand alone. When I say Creation...you think Genesis 1. When I say The Good Shepherd...you think Psalm 23. When I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar Has A Dream Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,480 views

    Cover chapter 2 of Daniel. Daniel reveals the kings dreama and interpretation by trusting in the Lord to reveal the truth to him.

    Rev. Jeff Simms 1/16/05 pm SBC Philippi Nebuchadnezzar Has A Dream Daniel 2 Primary Purpose: To see God is the revealer of all mysteries and has all knowledge. In this passage, Daniel has now been in captivity for about 3 years. It is around 603 B.C. or in the second year of the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elizabeth - Shaping Your Spiritual Heritage Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,368 views

    You can partner with the Lord in shaping the spiritual heritage of your family and friends.

    INTRODUCTION Are you aware of your spiritual heritage? We can all trace our biological heritage through both our mother and father’s side of our families. But to whom do you attribute your spiritual heritage? Shaping a family’s spiritual heritage is a partnership with the Lord. Your job a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Matthew 5 - Part 12 - Am I Going To Hell Just For Being Angry? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    Jesus is talking to His disciples on the mountain and this is the leadership lesson!- Get mad at someone and curse him and you go to hell! Wooh! How do you feel with this encouraging word so far?

    Matthew 5 - Part 12 - AM I GOING TO HELL JUST FOR BEING ANGRY? I have always wondered about the statement Jesus makes in Matthew 5:21-26. There are some pretty strong statements made like... Murder someone and you’ll go to court but "if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emotions And Thoughts Need A Heavenly Focus

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,089 views

    A Bible Study from Colossians 3 regarding how believers ought to live.

    VERSES 1-4 (From the NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,353 views

    Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

    Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Victory Over Death Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,766 views

    Jesus heals a little girl who has died. Her daughter must humble himself to ask for Jesus’ help.

    “Victory Over Death” July 13, 2008 Me: Story of Emily being put into NICU after her birth. Nothing really tests your faith as the safety and health of your children. You: Are there times in your life where you remember seeking God because of some major issue with your child or loved one? Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Better Be Skeered 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010
     | 5,153 views

    Exposition of Daniel 10:1-9 about the fear of the Lord that Daniel expressed as he saw Jesus

    Text: Daniel 10:1-21, Title: You Better Be Skeered, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/9/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about Lt. Dan (in the movie Forest Gump) shouts at God in the storm… B. Background to passage: about two years after the huge prayer of repentance and the 70 weeks promise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Pentecost- Abundance Is Here

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    Jesus intended for His disciples to be comforted, and to become confident at the same time. Pentecost is actually God’s kingdom moving in, and taking control.

    The Power of Pentecost- Abundance is Here Text: Acts 2:1-4 Amplified Bible AND WHEN the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place, 2When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have Other Sheep

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    Jesus' urgency to reach the lost - may that be our urgency as well!

    Wednesday: John 10:16 "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Can you sense the urgency of Jesus as he describes himself as the Good Shepherd. Yes, he loves you and knows you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Empowered For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

    Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Comes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    The disciples waited for the Spirit. When the Spirit did come it stayed. Empowered by the Spirit the church transformed the world.

    Acts 2:1-21 “The Spirit Comes” INTRODUCTION Jesus gave his followers challenging tasks. He told them to love one another as he loved them—this is the great command. Jesus also told his followers to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran