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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Show Us The Way

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
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     | 14,020 views

    In the OT times the leaders would come to the prophet desiring God to show them the way for the nation through his prayers. They were willing to obey God even if it was unpleasant for them so that they would have a good relationship with their Father.

    Opening illustration: A mother was teaching her three-year-old daughter ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ For several evenings at bedtime, she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with pride, as she carefully enunciated each word right up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Redeemer: Jesus As The Lamb In The Passover (Week 1) Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 11, 2015
     | 6,632 views

    The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Redeemer who became a Passover lamb.

    Read: EXODUS 12:11-13 (English Standard Version) We will kick off our brand new series, “Past Perfect”! For the next four weeks, we will discover the significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament. We’ll also be able to learn how this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 26,349 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering the dead Memorial Day is about remembering the living So I encourage you to take time and reflect

    Starting in 1970 Thomas Monaghan had a vision • And that was to grow his small pizza chain in MI into one of largest • And in 1985, that pizza company “Domino’s” was the 2nd largest pizza company in America. • When he was asked how he accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 8,969 views

    Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

    HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destined To Win

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 13,182 views

    We are destined to win through Christ’s cross, through Christ’s power, and through our death (Seedthoughts from Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/adeney/victory_and_rest.htm)

    HoHum: At the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were five finalist for the Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race. During the final lap, the American and Chinese were out front with the Canadian and Korean skaters hot on their heels. The Australia trailed behind for last place. They came around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purging The Dross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016
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     | 7,194 views

    In light of God’s Word, we need to examine how well we are doing in the area not only of providing care for the needy, but of defending their cause and seeing that their voice is heard.

    Isaiah 1:21-26 Purging the Dross 7/9/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction What we come to the Bible for is content. We value the Bible for what it has to reveal to us from God. But then there are times when you just can help but admire the way it is written. Isaiah is the acclaimed writer among ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
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     | 8,877 views

    Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “he Came To Where We Were” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2012
     | 4,973 views

    Why did god take on flesh in the person of Christ?

    Last time, we spoke of how Paul says that Christ is the eternal God of the universe who laid aside His eternal rights in order to accomplish His eternal purpose. Paul further says that in accomplishing His eternal purpose, Jesus Christ, the eternal God of the universe, took on human flesh. Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Cleaned Up For The New Year

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 30, 2012
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     | 8,691 views

    When we are going to a new and important place, we get cleaned up and put on new or clean attire. The year 2013 is new and I am sure we are all excited and look forward to not only seeing it but also entering and going through it successfully. What and ho

    Joshua 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp,3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Today

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 14,085 views

    And so we live in Today - a time between Yesterday and Tomorrow. Yesterday when God’s plan of salvation was made known and Tomorrow when all of creation will be re-made complete and whole. We live in Today, between the act of salvation and its completion.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. “But encourage each other daily, while it is still called Today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” Hebrews 3:13 HCSB The author of Hebrews uses the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I've Been Redeemed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,946 views

    A sermon on the word "Redemption" (Material and outline adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 5 "Redemption")

    HoHum: There is an old legend that Abraham Lincoln went down to the slave block and saw a girl being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  Lincoln joined in the bidding.  As the slave girl looked at this man bidding on her, she figured he was just another white man, going to buy her and then abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamum: The Dangers Of Apathy And Accommodation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 6,421 views

    This is the fourth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Pergamum examining the dangers of apathy and accommodation.

    We cannot see Satan, but his presence brings with it the unmistakable marks of human suffering and moral perversion. The evidence of his presence is clearly visible: the presence of cults, radical Islamists, terrorism, the persecution of Christians in Iran and China. In fact we can trace it right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Charge Of Insanity

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 5,049 views

    The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

    Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,132 views

    What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

    Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 5,840 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ