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  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    Get the good news out.

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED John 4:1-42 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT! ?: How? KW: Manners TS: We will find in John 4:1-42, four manners that describe how we get the good news out. The _____ manner that describes how we get the good news out is by… I. GOING, NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In The Church Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    adapted from Steve Higgs at Merridian Christian

    Peace in the church, Live @ peace series Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ April 28 2002 It is not our first instinct to accept those that are different than us. This is illustrated the best in Junior High School. Have you ever noticed that junior highers have a label or description for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's In Your Blood

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

    May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Important Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,525 views

    4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

    THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting The Jewish Thing Right Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,383 views

    We are to live in grace by faith.

    GETTING THE JEWISH THING RIGHT Galatians 3:6-14 S: Faith and Law (Legalism) Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LIVE IN GRACE BY FAITH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Testimony TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:6-14 three testimonies that tell us we are to live in grace by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    An exposition of Isaiah 7

    Islington Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Isaiah 7 Scriptures: II Chronicles 28, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Last week I began a series that is focused upon various Messianic prophecies of the OT scriptures. Old Testament words from God regarding the future Savior and what he would be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First John Chapter Three Part 1

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    Bible Study

    "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHILD OF GOD?" Chapter 3: 1-3 Introduction: One of the greatest events in the life of any parent is the birth of a child, it is a very blessed, memorable, and emotional experience. It is also a very significant day to the child. Of course, this baby has no concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Trapped

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,290 views

    When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

    The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Make The Most Of Your New Year

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 396 ratings
     | 125,921 views

    Belivers will learn how to make the most of the New Year from this sermon.

    HOW TO MAKE THE MOST FROM YOUR NEW YEAR Proverbs 17:24 (GN) Proverbs 17:24 (The Good News Version) "An intelligent person aims at wise actions, but a fool starts off in many directions." Can you believe that this year is over? It seems that with each passing year time just speeds up. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conquering Lonliness --- The Story Of Joseph

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,569 views

    Joseph was lonely because he was alienated from his family, felt no one cared and that there was no hope. He conquered his lonliness by maintaining his integrity, becoming involved in meaningful work and forgiving those who had wronged him.

    In September, 1985, a celebration was held at a New Orleans municipal swimming pool. The occasion was the celebration of the first summer in memory when no one had drowned at any New Orleans city pool. In honor of this somewhat historic event, two hundred people gathered at one of New Orleans’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 309 ratings
     | 46,273 views

    The one thing that ought to be evident when they see us as Christians is Christlike love in our lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the apostle Paul writes these words, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If We Really Love Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    How would we show our love if we really loved our children the way the Bible teaches us to love them?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was an article in the Reader’s Digest a few years ago entitled "What Motherhood Really Means," & subtitled, "It Will Change Your Life, But Not the Way You Think." The writer is telling of a conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Is Watching

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

    The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,408 views

    How can we fulfill the Biblical command to "honor" our mother?

    Today, as you know, is Mother’s Day, a day on which we honor mothers and celebrate motherhood. Mother’s Day is not a Christian holiday; it can’t be found on the lectionary calendar, nor does it commemorate any aspect of the Christian faith. In fact, according to Christian tradition, today is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Preaches Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 15, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    EASTER 7(B) - May 12, 2002 - On Pentecost Peter preaches Christ--telling people who Jesus is, what Jesus does and how Jesus blesses us.

    PETER PREACHES CHRIST Acts 2:22-36 - May 12, 2002 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by mira-cles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran