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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    Discipline isn’t fun. It isn’t fun to receive it and it isn’t fun to give it out. But the fact is that discipline is necessary. Are you in need of a cleansing today? How will you react when it comes?

    “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” How many of you have ever used that line on your kids? I remember when I got that line used on me. I didn’t believe it for one minute. As a matter of fact, I didn’t believe it until I had my own kids and used that line on them. Don’t you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Logos" Creating Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 2, 2008
     | 3,902 views

    4th in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

    Black Friday took on a whole new meaning this last week in Valley Stream, New York when a throng of 2,000 shoppers trampled to death a worker at a Wal-Mart store there. According to witnesses, other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers stepped over him and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You A Slave To?

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,032 views

    Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

    What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Truly Thankful?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 33,686 views

    A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

    “ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    Is Anything To Difficult For The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    Christmas reminds us how God can do the impossible

    Genesis 18:1-18:15 Is Anything to Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In our study of the life of Abraham we have noticed, many times, encounters between the Lord and Abraham. It was the voice of the Lord that called Abraham to leave his familiar surroundings and go to the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does God Want Us Miserable?" Ecc Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    Does God make us miserable so that we cannot enjoy life’s pleasures. Solomon contemplates this question as he looks at his own life. The question could be phrased this way too, “Is there no such thing as happy ever after without God?” Many say that happil

    “Does God want us miserable?” or “Is there a happily ever after without God?” Ecc. Pt. 7 Opening Illustration: How valuable is our time” from Blue Fish TV Hands on illustration - Do the timer – set it for 30 minutes! Thesis: Does God make us miserable so that we cannot enjoy life’s pleasures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    All I Want For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    - Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Break Free, Be Free, Stay Free

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,516 views

    How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses over my life and my future children’s lives?

    “Break free – Be free – Stay Free!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV Stories, “Andrew’s Story” – bad home environment Thesis: How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,056 views

    Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Why The Tithe

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    Many have said that tithing has been done away with, and that it is for the Old Covenant only. They say it has no part of the New Covenant, and that it is legalistic and holds us in bondage. I would like to take a look at this from a Biblical perspective,

    Many have said that tithing has been done away with, and that it is for the Old Covenant only. They say it has no part of the New Covenant, and that it is legalistic and holds us in bondage. I would like to take a look at this from a Biblical perspective, and try to see the truth of God’s Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    The Lyin' King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    3rd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 13, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Lyin’ King 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Norman Schwarzkopf called leadership a potent combination of strategy and character. But, then he said -- if you have to be without one, be without strategy. It would seem that far too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that?

    Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 1 Matthew 21:23-27 Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that? Let me be the first to confess that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The First 42 Months : 2 Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,579 views

    Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Dreams

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 10, 2008
     | 8,579 views

    God used Joseph as an instrument to demonstrate faith, forgiveness and salvation.

    Text: “Now Joseph had a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more” (Genesis 37:5). Have you ever had a dream? We have probably had many dreams during our lifetime. Some dreams are very exciting and relaxing while others are very frightening and scary. When you dream of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Four Questions Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 77 ratings
     | 19,198 views

    ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist