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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. They had been married for ten years. Their relationship had been so good that there was no doubt that it had been made in heaven. They had three beautiful children. They had worked hard to build up their farm. They were a real team. They had been so busy with everything that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

    BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,244 views

    Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

    INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience And Its Purposes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes.

    Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 38 – Elijah, The Little Cloud and the Great Rain – I Kings18:41-46 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Elijah teaches us some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Wisdom

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Encouragement to know how to live out Solomon’s four steps of obtaining Biblical wisdom.

    IN PROVERBS 1:7, KING SOLOMON DECLARED THAT "THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE." HE ALSO DIDN’T FAIL TO MENTION THAT "ONLY FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND DISCIPLINE." WHEN IT COMES TO OBTAINING WISDOM, IT ALL STARTS WITH GOD. THE WORLD MAY GET THEIR WISDOM BY CLINGING ON TO EVERY WORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Life Of Adventure

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Christ’s faithful disciples learned that a life of adventure and being greatly used by God requires sensitivity to his leading, willingness to take a risk and adjust his life to Christ.

    A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Acts 9:19-30; 11:19-30; 13: 1-4 August 2002 INTRODUCTION A. In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the "roof of the world." Ten years later, a man named Barry Bishop was among a group that carried the American flag to the summit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Builders And Wreckers Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    What kind of Christian are you? God’s kindom is either growing or suffering because of your faith or lack thereof. Determine to serve as one who builds and blesses!

    I watched them tear a building down; A band of men in a busy town. With a `HO-HEAVE-HO’ and a lusty yell; They swung a beam and a sidewall fell. I asked the foreman, `Are these men skilled? And the men you’d hire if you had to build?’ He gave a laugh and said, `No indeed! Common labor is all I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Impact Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    What will be the impact of the gospel in your life?

    1 Thess. 1:1; Acts 17:1-10 The Impact of the Gospel Introduction A. Judging from his comments in the New Testament, the apostle Paul had an obvious deep affection for the church at Thessalonica. It is evident from the start of this letter that the believers there didn’t just talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Flooding In Your Life?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

    Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Americas Idols

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Theref

    At times, the horizontal totally eclipses the vertical. What I mean is that our relationships with other people are often more important than our relationship with God. Our relationship with God becomes secondary. God is the ultimate reality. Therefore, to be rightly aligned with Him is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mick Jagger Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    Life "under the sun" has no satisfaction!

    THE MICK JAGGER SYNDROME ECCLESIATES 6:1-12 Introduction: The title was borrowed from a line in Ed Young’s book Been There, Done That and Now What? Mick Jagger is a rock star. He’s the lead man for the group called “The Rolling Stones.” In the 60’s one song shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Solitaire: Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,849 views

    Loneliness is an issue that impacts more christians than most might think. David dealt with loneliness through the writing of Psalms

    Solitaire: Dealing with Loneliness Psalm 13:1-6 Series: The Games of Life October 23, 2011 Morning Service The game of solitaire: Ninety-two percent of the Christians attending a recent Bible conference admitted in a survey that feelings of loneliness are a major problem in their lives. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Name

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    A sermon to go with Nooma 18 - Name: http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=325

    Dakota Community Church November 25, 2007 Name Begin by presenting Nooma DVD #018 “Name”. Available to purchase here: http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=325 Wow, once again the Nooma folks have done an outstanding job of powerfully bringing home an important, moving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,493 views

    With Christ Jesus we have a way through our troubles in life.

    A Bridge over Troubled Waters Matthew 8:23-27 In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Songs In The Night

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,285 views

    Many men are terribly tormented, because they focus on their troubles, their distress, and their fears. They look within themselves to escape their troubles instead of listening to God

    Songs in the Night Scripture Job 35:10 “But none saith, Where is God, my Maker, who giveth songs in the night?” Mans Problem Many men are terribly tormented, because they focus on their troubles, their distress, and their fears. They look within themselves to escape their troubles. A. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God