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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Eternal Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2013
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    Believers have the hope of an eternal reunion with Christ and with believing loved ones who have passed away. That’s why Paul exhorted us to “comfort one another with these words” (v.18). Today, encourage someone with the hope that allows us to say “so lo

    Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outdistanced Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was short lived. The world’s admiration soon turned into revulsion as we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
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     | 20,223 views

    We discover that the best way to know who we are comes from the God who created us.

    Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Identity in Christ Introduction- We continue our series Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. This morning we will be looking at Who we are in Christ Jesus, and what we ought to be doing as children of God. Last week, we looked at God’s Word. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Get Active!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015
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    There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ.

    Get Active Hebrews 10:23-32 There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ. Paul in writing to Titus (Titus 1:16) speaks of a group of professing Christians and says, "They profess to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does The Church Make Disciples? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015
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    Today we want to look at the corporate aspect of disciple making by answering the question, “How does the Church Make Disciples?”

    Sermon Notes February 15, 2015 FBCam Jesus Christ: Disciple-Maker How Does a Church Make Disciples? Acts 1:1-8 Last week we discussed “How Can I make disciples?” Today we want to look at the corporate aspect of disciple making by answering the question, “How does the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contract Or Covenant? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015
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     | 12,036 views

    Focus on the best and most biblical view of marriage and then give 5 implications for marriage (Material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage and Family; chapter 4 The Nature of Marriage: Sacrament, Contract or Covenant? pgs. 81- 91)

    HoHum: A young minister was preparing for his first wedding ceremony that he had ever performed. The young minister was a nervous wreck and asked an older minister what to do if he messed up. The older minister said that if you forget what to say you can always quote scripture to fill in. So, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Must Rely On God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2014
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     | 12,140 views

    As Jesus encounters more people one thing becomes perfectly clear: They (and we) must rely fully on Him to provide everything we need. We cannot do it alone, nor should we ever think we can. This is sinful, and where He teaches us to turn from!

    We Must Rely on God Mark 8:1-26 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
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    Paul's enthusiasm for giving is only matched by the Macedonians...who had the right spirit toward giving.

    The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1–14 Introduction While on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul planned to receive a collection for the poor of Jerusalem—the offering to be received from churches he had planted (Romans 15:25–32; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014
     | 7,158 views

    We are called by God to influence this world for Christ. We are to be a light into this dark world that offers hope to a dying world.

    Salt and light Matthew chapter 5:13-5:16 This morning we look to a familiar verse of Scripture. It is the Scripture where Jesus tells us to be the Salt and Light to the world. It is Jesus teaching the multitude of people that followed Him, the disciples that worked close with Him and each one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Change Your Life By Managing Your Mind" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014
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     | 19,824 views

    God calls us to allow Him to transform us my learning how to manage our mind.

    "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. " - Romans 12:2 (NLT) We've looked at physical health and we've looked at spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Jubilee Year

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 16, 2014
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    A perspective on Luke 4: 14-21. The Jubilee year has no end since forgiveness and renewed life continues to be freely given by Jesus.

    Luke 4: 14-21 A Jubilee Year The writer of this Gospel, Luke has gone to great length and detail in the first three chapters to inform the reader of the exact identity of Jesus. He begins with the story of the miraculous birth of Jesus and shows his impeccable genealogy through the ages to Adam, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014
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     | 11,189 views

    Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

    Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlocking Breakthroughs

    Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,652 views

    How to reach the breakthrough blessings in our lives.

    Unlocking Breakthroughs Philippians 4:6-7 There are two types of blessings: 1. Manna Blessings o Story of how God gave the Israelites manna and water; Jesus healed and did signs and wonders o Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014
     | 5,486 views

    Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

    The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Leach avatar

    Waiting And Working

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,914 views

    Waiting brings the needed strength for working-preparing us for joyful and unwearied work.

    From the book God's plans for you by Andrew Murray (Previously published with the title: "How to work for God") Eph 2:10 For we are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew, that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Righteous Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2014
     | 7,914 views

    Though the pursue of God may bring affliction, a transformation toward righteousness is found by abiding in God's Righteous Word

    PSALM 119: 137-144 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S RIGHTEOUS WORD [1 Peter 1:21-23] The Word of God reflects the character of God. This stanza [Tsadhe, the 18th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] declares that because the Lord is righteous, His Word is righteous (vv. 137-138). While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist