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  • Gary Landsberg avatar

    Read Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
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     | 7,199 views

    The Word of God is the power of the Holy Spirit, and for the Holy Spirit to remain powerful in us, we need to stay in the power of the Word of God.

    READING YOUR BIBLE Hebrews 4:12 INTRODUCTION 1. Come up to the front reading the instruction manual for the telephone, whilst carrying other instruction manuals. Read a little to the congregation, and then dump them in a trash can, saying, well, I am a man, I know how this thing works, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Relationship Or A Religion

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
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     | 4,194 views

    Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

    Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wolves At Dusk

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    A look at the characteristics of wolves comparative with the judgement of God.

    Habakkuk 1:5-10 KJV Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you. [6] For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Understand And Overcome My Problems? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,754 views

    Christ’s answer to the disciples question about their inability to cast the demon out of a boy teaches you how to understand and overcome your problems.

    Matthew 17:14-21 (NLT) When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, [this incident occurs right after Jesus and three of his apostles descended the Mount of Transfiguration] a huge crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son, because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,030 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring Some, Helping Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,732 views

    In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To Witness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 244 ratings
     | 27,456 views

    We all need to be committed to witnessing for Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- You have perhaps heard the old story told about a pig and a chicken walking down the road together. As they walked along they read a sign advertising a breakfast to benefit the poor. The chicken said to the pig, “You and I should donate a ham and egg breakfast.” The pig replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Son Of David, Have Mercy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 36,947 views

    Pentecost 22(B) - Believers cry out Son of David, have mercy and Jesus answers with divine healing.

    SON OF DAVID, HAVE MERCY Mark 10:46-52 - October 16, 2005 - Pentecost 22 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: This morning we are going to look at a miracle that Jesus had performed. It is important to re-mind us of the purpose of Jesus’ miracles. Certainly, as Jesus performed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

    Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 225 ratings
     | 33,563 views

    The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simon The Pharisee

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 35,412 views

    While reading this story we are all focused on what the woman does. It is Simon however on whom I would like to put the spotlight: the reality is that we are like the Pharisee, and not like the woman!

    Simon, the Self-righteous Pharisee - sermon on Luke 7: 36-50 - The sinful woman. That is the name the translators of our translation gave to this paragraph in Luke’s gospel. Another title would have been more appropriate however. Maybe something like ‘Simon, the proud Pharisee.’ For the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Command With A Promise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
     | 4,646 views

    A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

    A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,878 views

    Jesus is less about observation than participation

    Sign of Jonah Sermon: “So you want to see a miracle?” Text: Luke 11:29 - 32 Secondary: Jonah 3:4 - 5, 3:9 - 4:2 FCF: In regards to repentance, one must look beyond the distractions of observation into order to experience the joys of participation. SO: I want the congregation to participate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Miller avatar

    Good News For The New Year

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    If you can’t see a bright future, Good News! 1)God created you & wants you to know He cares about what’s happening 2)God is walking with you through your trouble & has a plan for you to live victoriously 3)God is always on the move & wants you to keep up

    Good News for the New Year; Isa 43.18-21 (adapted from James T Draper, Jr.’s sermon by the same title, published in Preaching with Passion, Draper, ed., Broadman and Holman Publishers, Nashville, TN, 2004) Since the New Year began, we have been seeing the Scripture tell us how to prepare ...read more

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