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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Fly Eagles Fly Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 10, 2012
     | 10,583 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah

    Isaiah 40: 1 – 31 Fly Eagles Fly “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. 2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’s hand Double for all her sins.” 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prayer For Those Who Govern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2013
     | 6,362 views

    Reviewing the response of believers when they no longer represent the majority views in society.

    “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020
     | 7,088 views

    Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

    “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

    How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If It's Not Broke, Break It!

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,031 views

    The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

    Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Great! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    There is joy to be had!

    THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Moore avatar

    The Witness

    Contributed by Allen Moore on May 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    Transforming armchair Christians into the Witnesses they can be.

    I would like this morning to hold up a mirror toward the congregation. Not a glass with silver backing dressed up with an ornate gold leafed frame…don’t attempt to adjust your hair or tuck your child’s shirt back in, again. This mirror will not show our beauty nor our flaws nor our choices of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Life In Tune

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    The best score for life is God’s commands.

    Last week I commented that you sounded wonderful as you sang and how I wish that all of us present this morning could have heard the children sing this past week at VBS. One of the songs we sang last week however gave us a bit of a challenge. It was pitched a bit high. With our digital keyboard we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God In Whom We Trust

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,763 views

    “He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

    Theme: God in whom we trust Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 One of our greatest concerns in life is to know whom to trust. This is simply because our whole life, especially our personal relationships, depends on it. Politicians and advertising agencies know that their success ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Subject To One Another Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 4

    When studying any verse or passage of scripture we must be cognizant of what comes both before and after that verse or passage. This is the only way to accurately divide the word of truth. Paul and the other writers of the New Testament were not sitting down with a quill and parchment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Be Spirit-Filled

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

    How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Day Of Preparation

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

    The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Your Father And Your Mother Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,484 views

    The fifth commandment not only commands that honor should be given to parents, But I believe it also tells parents how to put themselves into a position that they deserve that honor as well

    Honor Your Father and Your Mother Exodus 20:12 Introduction A mother that had scrimped and saved to put her son through college sat in her son’s graduation. She watched as he walked across the platform and received his degree with honors. As he walked down the isle, instead of turning into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Who's Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    Will the Last Day be a day of joy or terror for you? It all depends on your relationship with Jesus. Parts: A. He came to remove sin once and for all. B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait.

    Text: Hebrews 9:24-28 Theme: Look Who’s Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer A. He came to remove sin once and for all B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait Season: End Times 2: Last Judgment Date: November 8, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeing The Winner In Others

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,836 views

    In this sermon you will see the qualities that Jesus exhibited in order to bring out the winner in others.

    Today we have conducted a baby dedication. Parents bubble with anticipation for their children. Each of them expect their child to be the next president. One of the jobs of a parent is to bring out the winner in their child. That requires work, sometimes this job is more difficult than others. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist