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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    All I Need To Know Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,293 views

    Seventh in a series from Ephesians. What God wants me to know affects how i live my life.

    In 1989, Robert Fulghum wrote his best-selling book, All I Really need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. In that book, he made some astute observations about many of the timeless bits of knowledge we picked up in the early years of our lives. Among the things we learned: • Share everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s View Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022
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    In this epistle, Paul is writing to the Ephesian Church. In this particular passage he wants to talk to them about the Lord’s church.

    As we drive around town, we can see all kinds of shapes and sizes when it comes to church buildings. • The same is true with pastors, they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Illus: A new pastor moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit his community. All went well until he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look For The Greatest Treasure

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” Matthew 13:45-46.

    Theme: Look for the greatest treasure Text: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Rom. 8:28-30; Matt. 13:44-52 Jesus often taught using parables. A parable is simply a story about familiar and material things that is used to reveal eternal and spiritual truths. Jesus Christ, the best teacher the world has ever known, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Heart For Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

    INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

    Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

    “Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Changes Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,157 views

    Picture # 1 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Jesus changes the water to wine, which is the results of believing, and what happens in the heart of a person who believes that Jesus is Christ.

    Beginning the Second “P” “The Public Ministry of Jesus” Picture # 1: The Results Of Believing; and What Happens To The Person Who Believes That Jesus Christ Is The Christ! Text: John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water to Wine Review: What is the purpose of John’s writing his Gospel? John 20:31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These believers neede

    The Secret to Encouragement Hebrews 11:1-6 Intro Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prospering From The Prisons Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    The life of Joseph is a remarkable story. His life is a mixture of surprise, sadness and splendor. Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which believers can learn. One of those lessons is found in this passage.

    PROSPERING FROM THE PRISONS OF LIFE Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church Sunday AM, September 21, 2008 Genesis 39:20-23 “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the LORD was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From This Evil Generation

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar

    Introduction We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar circumstances... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - Shalom - Superglue For The Soul! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 14, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE.

    Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - SHALOM - SUPERGLUE FOR THE SOUL! I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE. It literally means "PEACE BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moral Excellence Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 33,301 views

    The first of the seven ’Christian Graces’ is moral excellence. In an age of secular moral relativism, the Christian can make a major impact in the Church and Society by boldly adhering to and promoting the Moral Code found in the New Testament Scriptures.

    Christian Graces: Moral Excellence Peter delivers to us a set of seven virtues or graces that Christians are to add to their life of faith. He informs us that these traits will render us useful to the Lord, will enable us to bear much fruit and will guarantee us an entrance to the eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hey, Don't Blame Me

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    Aaron was guilt of Blame-Shifting. He was an accesory to the Sinai sin by aiding and abetting it. It’s an age old problem found elsewhere in the Bible. Learn to spot blame-shifters and recognize it within yourself.

    I. AARON SAID, DON’T BLAME ME! A. Aaron Blamed … 1. People for their Depravity (v. 22) 2. Moses for his Delay (v. 23) 3. Furnace for its Delivery Of A Calf (v. 24) a. reminds me of when we were kids b. mysterious creature named “I don’t know” always got blamed for our mischief c. mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Man's Relationship With The Environment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

    Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Joseph Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his colossal palace to give him a piece of advice and interpret the dream for him among the plethora of magicians and wise men of Egypt!

    Where is Joseph! Genesis 41:8”…..there was no one who could interpret them (the dream) for Pharaoh.” In the wee hours of this morning as I read the Bible, the above scripture caught my attention! Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

    Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

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