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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Earth Day Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2011
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    A study of chapter 24 verses 1 through 23

    Isaiah 24: 1 – 23 Earth Day 1 Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty and makes it waste, distorts its surface and scatters abroad its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be: As with the people, so with the priest; As with the servant, so with his master; As with the maid, so with her mistress; As ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The "American Picker" Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011
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    There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

    Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of Elijah

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
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    You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

    GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Messiah's Return Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,257 views

    The Satan led forces siege & capture Jerusalem & plunder with the intent of once & for all stamping out Christianity on earth. In this hour of their sorest need when all seems lost, "the Messiah Returns" as the pivotal event causing the dramatic reversal

    ZECHARIAH 14: 1-7 THE MESSIAH'S RETURN [Rev. 16&19/ Ezekiel 38&39 / Daniel 11/ Psalm 2/ Joel 3] The ultimate goal of all history is the Lord's personal appearance and reign. But before the literal and full manifestation of His Kingdom, the earth must experience the throes of rebirth pangs called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
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     | 20,759 views

    I suspect all of us can identify a Barnabas or two in our past who gave us a second chance. Maybe it was a parent or a relative or a teacher or a church leader or a close friend. Christianity means second chances.

    God wants to come to His world, but He wants to come to it through man. This is the mystery of our existence. He wants to come to this world through you. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.” I enjoyed a Charles Schulz cartoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Our Example Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2011
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    Have you ever someone you looked to as an example for your life? Have you ever had that mentor that 'showed you the way' and guided you in some part of your life? For the Christian, we have such a great cloud of witnesses, but all point to our TRUE Exampl

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2011 Date Preached: February 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus, Our Example Sermon Text: John 5:19-24 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had someone you looked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2011
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    The Corinthian believers had powerful and impressive spiritual gifts, but Paul is essentially telling them those gifts don’t really impress God as much as three others that they seemed to have forgotten. What were those 3 gifts, and why were they better?

    Kids learn quickly. But they see life and love from their own point of view. Asked what the thought about “falling in love” several children gave these answers: · Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. · Glenn, 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit At Work In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,034 views

    19 separate works of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

    The Holy Spirit at Work in the Old Testament Genesis 1:1-2 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2000 *God’s Spirit is very much at work in our world, and He always has been. I found 19 works of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011
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    In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

    Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Communion With Christ" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 20,499 views

    a powerful way to lead the congregation to the Lord's supper. The Holy Spirit was felt this morning.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 March 2011 I have PP's to go with sermon to bring out the visual, feel, hear, and see what the Holy Spirit does. For PP email me at shellpntbapt@embarqmail.com. 25-30 min sermon. “Communion with Christ” I will read you the text as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That's Out Of This World Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

    Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Receiving The Gift Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
     | 4,838 views

    Part 3 in the series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God’s presence.

    Receiving the Gift Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 19, 2010 David Flowers Luke 1:26-38 (MSG) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth 27 to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The First Man To Miss Death—enoch

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 6,949 views

    Walking with God leads to heaven

    Did you hear about the man who returned home from the grocery store, having bought everything on the list his wife gave him? She began removing items from the bags: one dozen eggs, two bags of flour, three gallons of milk, four bags of sugar, and five cans of cake frosting. His wife said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rocks & Rolls

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

    Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,489 views

    This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

    Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ