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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Reaching Our World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 5,494 views

    God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

    Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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    Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

    “My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Wonderful World Of Children

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,682 views

    What the church can learn from Walt Disney-- the value of children.

    The Wonderful World of Children --What the church of Jesus Christ can learn from Disney “Dad can I have a glass of water please?” the little boy called... “No, go to sleep.” “Dad, I’m thirsty, can I have a glass of water please?” “NO, go to sleep.” “Daaaad, I’m really thirsty. Can you get me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Real World Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009
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     | 13,302 views

    13th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Life in the real world requires us to choose things which are better, even though they may not be perfect.

    Although it has been around in some form for quite some time, it is only in this century that so called “reality TV” has become a staple of television programming both here in the United States and around the world. Because of the popularity of shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jesse Bennett avatar

    Jesus Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 26, 2009
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     | 5,865 views

    John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses the term sign/for miracles… sign is more than a miracle a sign is a miracle that instructs.

    Jesus Light of the World Jesse Bennett John 20:30 1) Last week we talked about moving on from miracles to Jesus, with strong faith. John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake Your World Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    Part of the strategic positioning by God of your life is the shaking away of the junk that should not have been there in the first place

    • Today I wrap up my theme of looking at issues of the heart – we have spoken about aligning our heart, having hearts filled with a wild faith, having a heart for the house, creating room in our hearts for God, we have looked at how doing what is in our hands unlocks the door to what is in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregory Griffin avatar

    Where In The World Are You?

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on May 2, 2009
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    Identifies 4 groups of people in the world today. The saved, the lost who think they are saved, the lost who know they are lost and those who do not care.

    Where in the world are you? John 10:10 GLGsr. In the movie “Schindler’s List”, the main character, Oskar Schindler was burdened with saving as many of the Polish Jews as he possibly could. Though he managed to save over 1100, At the end he is still burdened. He begins to run countless “What If” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Reaching Across The World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,127 views

    Why are missions so important?

    OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son, who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    You And Me In The World

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
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     | 2,447 views

    God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

    You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,641 views

    In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

    Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A World Visited By The Word

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,466 views

    Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

    A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jack avatar

    Christmas Around The World

    Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010
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     | 4,067 views

    Because of God's love, Jesus came to save people from every nation on earth.

    “Christmas Around the World” – John 3:16 I’ve never hidden my strong dislike of Santa Claus. I mean I’ve never met the bloke, so it’s nothing personal, but I don’t like what he stands for. Perhaps, deep down, it’s because every year at school I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Thriving In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2010
     | 4,177 views

    What Does The Bible Say About Prosperity & Success? ❶. Is it Wealth? ❷. Is it Approval? ❸. Is it Ministry?

    - PROSPERITY\SUCCESS - Merriam-Webster - the condition of being successful or thriving - America according to Legatum is slipping in success & prosperity - Legatum is an international investment group which measures the prosperity of 104 countries - Legatum, Latin for legacy or gift - 2007 US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 4,374 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    What is it about the bad that seems much more tantalizing to us than the good? Mark Twain said that a lie could travel halfway around the world while the truth was still putting on its shoes. And the old maxim is that while good news travels, bad news travels fast. The mainstream media has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Walker avatar

    The Force That Shakes The World

    Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

    The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God