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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Controlled Chaos: The Story Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Chaos Theory is an interesting mathematical theory. But in life, we see another Principle at work, Controlled Chaos.

    Preached by: Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on May 30, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Controlled Chaos: The Story of Pentecost Text: Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:1-21 Introduction 1. Chaos Theory is a mathematical theorem… • Math was never my forte… • But let me attempt a very simplistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Other Pearl Harbor Story

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,834 views

    The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 705 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. WHERE ELSE WOULD A KING BE BORN? LUKE 2:1-7 1. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem? - Commanded by Caesar. “A decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . . so all went . . . everyone to his own city” (2:1, 3). - Predicted. “But you Bethlehem . . . out of you will come . . . the One to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
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    Stories of Christmas

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Story For A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

    AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News: A Fish Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

    A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
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    Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

    Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving Thanks And Telling The Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    The story of Anna teaches us the need to thank God and to tell others about His blessings.

    Giving thanks and telling the story Luke 2:36-38 Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t share their faith are • that they don’t know what to say • they are afraid of rejection Anna’s method addresses both these objections. 36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Christ Story Series

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 8, 2008
     | 3,558 views

    To restore the power of Pentecost, people must start telling the Christ story again. Only in preaching Christ will the world come to a saving relationship with the Lord.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHRIST STORY THEME: TO RESTORE THE POWER OF PENTECOST THE CHRIST STORY MUST BE TOLD AGAIN. TEXT: ACTS 2:22-36 Recently I had Bible study with a nice younger family in their home. The family stated that they needed to know the Bible better. The family had no church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Signs Of An Old Story

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 4,704 views

    Our world is filled with all kinds of signs...the Bible tells of other signs.

    New Signs of an old Story I guess I will share with you that I can sometimes be directionally challenged. I don’t really get worried about being lost…I am not sure that most to the times I take an original route to some place that I would ever say I was really lost. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Messiah's Story About Obedience Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    True obedience is based on action not words.

    A Messiah's Story About Obedience Text: Matt. 21:28-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I used to have problems getting my son to clean his room. I would insist that he, "Do it now," and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Story 30 Lasting Influence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014
     | 3,715 views

    A lesson on the impact of the Apostle Paul on lives of believers.

    1. Unexpected Influence Back in the 1800's a skeptic promised a famous British preacher, Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) that he would attend his church for 4 Sundays. Maclaren told the skeptic that during those sermons he'd present reasons why he should believe in Jesus. The skeptic was true to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Story 25: The #1 Decision Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2014
     | 3,520 views

    Regardless of public opinion, what matters is YOUR own decision about Jesus.

    1. Pan and the Filth of the World On October 30, 2011, Brian McGuinn's wife of five years, Anna, handed her husband her ring, asking him to put it in her jewelry box while she showered. At the same time, Brian picked up a disposable razor and without thinking, he tossed both into the trash. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Story: Nunc Dimittis Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,016 views

    The last of Luke's four songs celebrating the incarnation of Christ is the Song of Simeon. The righteous priest long anticipated the birth of the one who would bring salvation to the Jews and to the whole world.

    Introduction Well, I was really thinking about another carol for all of us to sing together this morning but I thought maybe I would give you a break. The only reason is because I want your voices rested so you can join us for caroling at the Golden Living Center and Bristol Manor after church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Writing Your Story Of Rescue

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2016
     | 2,829 views

    Each of us is touched by the saving mercy of God; we should tell the story.

    Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Ordinary Form “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. He pardons all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.” We must not forget what the Lord has done for us, and what the Lord has promised to do for us, if we remain steadfast in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic