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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Path To Harmony Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012
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    If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

    Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No More Mr. Nice Guy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
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    Nehemiah, Pt. 4

    NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No More Mr. Nice Guy

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
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    Nehemiah, Pt. 4

    NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only 2 workers on call. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile. Words on top of the round face ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Little Children, Fathers, Young Men Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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    The 6th message in this series. John describes three levels of Spiritual Maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone!

    TEXT: 1st John 2:12-14 TITLE: Little Children, Young Men, Fathers SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Spiritual growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 15, 2011 PROP.: John describes three levels of Spiritual maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Disciples Of Jesus Are Guided By God's Word Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2020
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    It is not possible for us to be faithful disciples of Jesus who make disciples with the Bible playing a proper role in our lives. The lordship of Jesus is exercised when we carefully follow the teachings of the Bible, and we can't follow what we don't know.

    A. One day many years ago, a boy walked down the beach, and as he did, he spotted a woman sitting under a beach umbrella. 1. The boy walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes,” she replied. 2. Then the boy asked, “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
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     | 3,863 views

    Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

    Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Relationship Builders Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 28, 2008
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    Qualities and truths that will help us in our relationships.

    INTRO: Thomas Carlyle had married his secretary, whom he dearly loved, but he was thoughtless and absorbed in his own interests and activities, treating his wife as if she were still his employee. Stricken with cancer, she was confined to bed for a long time before she died. After her funeral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Great Co-Mission Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
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     | 6,798 views

    Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

    The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003
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    We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

    THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    From Passover To Easter

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,480 views

    The feast of Passover foreshadowed Easter in several important ways.

    There are many kinds of sermons. One is the kind you hear from ministers on Sunday mornings. Another is what Saint Francis of Assisi was referring to, when he said, "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." Saint Francis, who lived in the thirteenth century, understood that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    Three Assurances For A Child Of God

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 10,430 views

    God provides for us the blessing of His promises for difficult times and difficult situations in our lives. We need only "lean on His Word" and "trust Him,..even when we can’t trace Him".....

    Chapters 40-66 of Isaiah were probably written just before the Persians seized Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed the Israelite leaders from Jerusalem, who had been exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian conquerors, to return home. Isaiah was writing to encourage his exiled countrymen, and so "the year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

    Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Missing Link

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
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    Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

    Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,463 views

    Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

    WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

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