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  • Dan Neary avatar

    Work To Rest Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 8, 2007
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    Hebrews 4 calls us to work to rest. We do well when we do our work within the context of God’s rest.

    We gather together on Sunday mornings in church for worship… so really we shouldn’t start by thinking of us and what we want or need from church. We start all this with the goal of worshiping God… of expressing our thanks and devotion to Him. But with that said, I do want people to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Picture This: A Farmer Planting Seeds Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
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    A parable is a story that reveals a deeper meaning and Jesus was a master storyteller. He spoke in parables all the time because people like stories and we remember them. And when he applied spiritual truth to his parables they were easy for people to u

    Max Lucado tells the story like this: The faces of the three men were solemn as the mayor informed them of the catastrophe. “The rains have washed away the bridge. During the night many cars drove over the edge and into the river.” “What can we do?” asked one. “You must stand on the side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From A Little Man Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 3,287 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost

    “Lessons from a little man” Luke 19:1-10 “Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Have you ever lost something? Not just misplaced something – have you ever really lost something? I know most of the time when I lose something – I can’t find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Christopher Humby on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 22,723 views

    Often there is only ONE THING which God wants us to work on to bring us closer to Him.

    One Thing… Intro: Movie=> City Slickers staring Billy Crystal City Slickers is a movie about three men who are in search for “the meaning of life”. Each year, these three friends get together and go on a manly adventure This year they had decided to take a trip to an actual working ranch and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    7 Godly Examples To Follow In 2007

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
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    This sermon suggests that we follow the example of several biblical characters and concludes by giving us some New years Resolutions to consider.

    Introduction: I have never really been any good at keeping New Year’s Resolutions, so consequently I haven’t made very many over the years. The only one I’ve managed to keep once or twice is to read the Bible through in a year. If you’ve never done that, I would encourage you to give it a try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeemed From The Curse

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2007
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    Paul’s explanation of Christ’s removal of the curse by hanging on the cross

    Intro: as you read the blessings of Deuteronomy 28 you find that God was willing to bless His people if they obeyed the laws of God. But in their failing to fulfill the laws of God, God pronounced many curses for disobedience to the law. These curses were terrible, if you read the entire list. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    I Saw The Light! Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 3,054 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    I Peter 2:9-10 Suffering from happiness: I saw the light! He was a scientist, a sculptor, a engineer, a painter, a philosopher, a musician and a man who historians say will never again be endowed with as many God given gifts . One of his greatest works was that of the last supper. I am speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The War For Our Soul! Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
     | 4,011 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Suffering from Happiness: The war for our Soul! Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fear God And Love Your Brother Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 2,636 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    I. Submission to Civil Authority vss. 13-17 A. The command for submission vs.13a 1. Notice the times in which this command is given. a. Treatment of Christians b. Nero 2. Submit – place yourself under the authority –see Jeremiah 29.4-14 B. The motive for submission vs. 13b 1. For the Lord’s sake. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Called To Do What? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 2,893 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    1 Peter 2:21-25 Suffering from Happiness: I am called to do what? Jesus a babe in the manger Jesus as a boy confounding the religious leaders Jesus as a young carpenter Jesus as a humble teacher Jesus as a compassionate healer Jesus as a compassionate man Jesus who quieted the storms Jesus as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's All In The Family Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Eye For An Eye Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Have To Fear? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 3,143 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction: the Final Countdown! Plot Summary for The Final Countdown (1980) An American nuclear aircraft carrier and its crew are caught in a classic dilemma when a supernatural storm sends them back in time just before the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbour. Summary written by Keith Loh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 2,926 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    Angels - Just Who Or What Are They? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 2,966 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    Defining words: Angels – both good and bad Authorities and Powers – Rulers and functionaries in the angelic world. (see 1 Cor 15:24 and Eph 6:12) Questions and answers 1. Do angels exist? A. Yes! Acts 23:8 Read – 291 verses the word “angel” appears in the Bible 2. What is the origin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed