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  • Bill Lyle avatar

    An Eye For An Eye Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 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
    based on 5 ratings
     | 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

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    What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

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

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    Angels - Just Who Or What Are They? Series

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

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

    Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Can Climb A Smooth Mountain

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Educate and Equip us, and Lead us into or help us Enter Into A Greater Level... Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder…many times “His Signs and Wonders (miracle

    No One Can Climb A Smooth Mountain Sermon by Evangelist Jennifer A. Mears November 2005 Main Text: Matthew 14:22-33 God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Educate and Equip us, and Lead us into or help us Enter Into A Greater Level Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Problem With Problems

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,459 views

    One thing is certain and Jesus said it: “In this world you will have trouble.” (John 16:33) Once we understand that problems do have purpose, we can better handle the trouble that comes our way. A BED OF ROSES WAS NOT PROMISED – AND HE HIMSELF (JESU

    SERMON -The Problem with Problems – JENNIFER MEARS 8/17/2005 DOMINION HARVEST TEXT - James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Healthy Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    Maintaining your Christian walk involves four key activities: time with other Christians, worship, study and service.

    In today’s fast paced world many of us find it hard to remember to brush our teeth, let alone spend time improving our relationship with God. Most times we get to the end of the week promising ourselves, and God, that we will do better next week only to repeat the process again come Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Supreme Blessing Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    Ephesians focuses on the implications of the supremacy of Christ for the church and Christian living. Relative to Christ’s supremacy and cosmic role, what is the church’s place and purpose? What does it really mean to be a Christian and a church, the Bo

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 1.THE SUPREME BLESSING (Ephesians 1:1-6) Introduction: Background & Context WHO? Ephesians was clearly written by the Apostle Paul, under the full inspiration of the Holy Spirit. WHAT? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Mystery: Established & Revealed Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    God, according to His love and grace, sovereignly elects us to be adopted into His family, to make us part of a special people, and to shower us with every spiritual blessing in His Son Jesus Christ.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 1.THE SUPREME MYSTERY: ESTABLISHED & REVEALED Introduction: I think it is safe to say that we would all like to have a deeply satisfying life. But how, in the midst of all the junk in which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mystery Empowered Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    In Christ, the Church has been empowered to change the world and - thus equipped - called to do just that!

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 2. A MYSTERY EMPOWERED (Eph. 1:15-23) Introduction: When I look back at how God brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but notice that he did so through a multitude of ordinary people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Death To Life - In Christ, By Grace Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    Too often today the world rejects and mocks our Lord’s gift of new life as they look upon the lives of those who profess to live it and yet see anything but life. We say we have a new, wonderful life in Christ, but is it obvious to those around us? It s

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 4. FROM DEATH TO LIFE – IN CHRIST, BY GRACE (Eph. 2:1-10) Introduction: Have you ever wondered what makes something a “masterpiece”? I mean what makes something worthy of “masterpiece ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation To Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Just what does it take to end all the hostility? To see “peace on earth”? Or, as Rodney King infamously insinuated, when will we all be able to “just get along”? How do we achieve unity amidst division and diversity? Thanks be to God, these very

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 5. FROM SEPARATION – TO RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:11-22) Introduction: My visits to the Berlin Wall and its downfall. The Christmas season is upon is and we will once again hear the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Revealed Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,278 views

    The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist