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  • Shane Hart avatar

    Peter The Rock? Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,286 views

    A discussion of that famous statement by Jesus calling Peter "the rock."

    As we continue answering your questions let’s go to this week’s email: "Good morning Pastor Shane!  I have been slowly....... reading thru the book of Matthew.     1. The one thing that I’ve intended to ask you about is Mt 16:19.   To what is Jesus referring?    *I will give you the keys of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,258 views

    Introduction to sermon series on James.

    Introduction: A. Perhaps with the exception of Proverbs, there is no more practical book in all the Bible than the letter of James. 1. As a tribute to the inspiration of God, it remains as practical for the 21st century as it was for the first century when it was written. 2. Do people still have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whose Is It?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    1. The world belongs to God. 2. All we have belongs to God. 3. Our lives belong to God.

    It is said that Bishop Edwin Hughes once delivered a sermon on “God’s Ownership” of all that we have. In his congregation there was a very wealthy parishioner who took offense at his message. That week he called and asked the Bishop to come over to his home for lunch. During their visit, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,737 views

    How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Story!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    Enthusiastically live the best news that has ever been told.

    WHAT A STORY! Luke 2.20 S: Good News! C: Christmas Pr: ENTHUSIASTICALLY LIVE THE BEST NEWS THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD! Type: Inductive The Shepherds were: I. ORDINARY II. SCARED III. CURIOUS IV. CONTAGIOUS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Humbly realize that God became human • Meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Fingerprint

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,358 views

    A message about one of the spiritual attributes of God that’s described with physical examples. The responsibility of believers to be a part of this attribute.

    God’s Fingerprint Luke 11:20, “But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Does God have fingerprints? I think, that at least figuratively, we have to say that He does. Let me give you a few facts about fingerprints before we get into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jacob Wrestles With God (Genesis 32:24-30)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,804 views

    Jacob, our Father in the fight, squares off against the Almighty on the field of combat....

    "Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Spiritual Efficiency And Effectiveness

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    Spiritual activities naturally and supernaturally lend themselves to maintaining one’s personal spirituality, but when we’re confronted by a very common, boring, or repetitive activity…like driving, our spirituality tends to slip down a notch.

    Spiritual Inefficiency John 13:17, Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Have you ever noticed either yourself or someone else’s inability to remain spiritual when doing certain activities? For example, we can be all spiritual in a prayer meeting, but what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Revelation Overview Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    Learn how to understand and interpret the book, the themes, purpose, main character, culture and other tools in unveiling this book of unveilings.

    Put the words "Book of Revelation" into Google and you get 12,000,000 web pages. Yes, that’s 12 MILLION. Without a doubt, this final book of the Bible generates an intense amount of interest, excitement, confusion, and controversy. Much ink has been spilled in attempts to understand and explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Glory In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

    Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Royal Bridegroom

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,357 views

    PART OF A BIBLE STUDY ON THE PSALMS

    THE ROYAL BRIDEGROOM PSALM 45 INTRODUCTION: PSALM 45 IS ANOTHER OF WHAT ARE CALLED MESSIANIC PSALMS. MESSIANIC PSALMS CAN REFER TO THE OLD TESTAMENT KING IN DAVID’S LINE, AND TO THE NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE OF AN ETERNAL KING IN JESUS CHRIST. PSALM 22 SPEAKS ABOUT JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greed Isn't Just For The Rich

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 23, 2010
     | 4,159 views

    Greed brought trouble to Achan. What hope do we have in the grasp of greed's temptation? Parts: A. Greed grabs at our hearts. B. Jesus is greater than our greed.

    Text: Joshua 7:16-26 Theme: Greed Isn't just for the Rich A. Greed grabs at our hearts B. Jesus is greater than our greed Season: Lent 1c Date: February 21, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Greed-Isn_t-just-for-the-Rich-Joshua7_16-26.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does Jesus Really Care Who Wins The Game?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,237 views

    Jesus reveals the four essential plays He is going to use as He competes in the real super bowl of life.

    By tonight, the endless hoopla, the frenzied advertising and, almost incidentally, the football game itself will be over. Super Bowl Sunday will have come and gone for another year. One more observation: The Super Bowl wouldn't be a true sporting event without an endless string of both pre-game ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Binitarian Or Triune God Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Is the church (body of Christ) ‘binitarian’ OR ‘Trinitarian?’ Many believe in the Father or Jesus Christ and just pay lip-service to the Holy Spirit.

    Opening illustration: St. Augustine - so the story goes - was struggling to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. So he decided to go for a walk on the beach, where he saw a little boy digging a hole in the sand with a seashell. The boy then ran off to the ocean, filling the shell, and rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Creator Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    As Christians we are called to be Christ-like. If we decide to worship The Creator instead of creation something supernatural happens in us and God’s Spirit will produce fruits in our life.

    Genesis 1 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist