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  • Don Baggett avatar

    Fruitful Christian Living

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,231 views

    Jesus said that we, as His disciples, are to bear fruit. God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply, replenish the earth, and subdue it. The fruitful, the multiplying, and the other things are not all the same thing; in other words, it means mor

    I must admit, that while I’ve read this little section of Scripture many times, I have usually read over it pretty quickly, not taking the time to understand it’s meaning. Here’s a man sowing some seed, and the next involvement he has with it, is when he comes to harvest it. Now, we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prince Caspian: Our Special Connection To Nature Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,819 views

    Lewis shows us a profound view of the divinely ordained human stewardship of nature. Are we courageous and responsible enough to accept our role?

    Prince Caspian: Our special connection to nature Genesis 2:15-20 In the last decade over 1000 species of animal were discovered in the Mekong jungles and wetlands of Asia. That averages to a species a week. Among them were never before named types ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Called To Care For His Earth Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,367 views

    This is the 2nd in a stewardship series. This message talks about our responsiblity to "reuse", "recycle" just as God has established this process in the creation itself.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 20, 2008 Epiphany III Text: Psalm 24:1-2 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 2nd in the series: Called to Care For His Earth There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and the “walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do I Really Need The Church?

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 96 ratings
     | 19,825 views

    “The church provides people with things they cannot find anywhere else in the world.”

    ·         Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” ·         Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) ·         “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are hungering for fellowship, community, and a sense of family. Beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 3,632 views

    The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

    Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Challenges To Face In 2011

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    Five areas that believers will be challenged by in 2011

    As we begin another new year, what are you looking forward to? Every sports team, at the beginning of a new season, looks optimistically to the possibility of winning the championship. The media talks to the general manager, who has been trading players for players, buying some, selling some, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: Get Over Yourself - Get On With The Work Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,397 views

    One of the greatest blessings is when God works through you. One of the greatest dangers is when God works through you. Learn how to avoid the penetrating gaze of the Lord and simply rejoice in His work through you.

    What’s the hottest thing you’ve ever been close to? I remember once being near a log deck fire that was so hot that it was melting the asphalt under my feet. I’ve seen the effects of intense heat and fire reduce a full house to a pile of ashes and a chimney, with things melted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It's A Jungle Out There!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,952 views

    Application of the message of Isaiah 11:6 in current culture.

    Isaiah 11:6 says, “the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat; and the calf and the young lion together”. Theologians typically interpret by following a specific system (ie literal or symbolic). That often leads to a lot of confusing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rebuilding Trust Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    There is a gap between what we expect and what people do, what we put in the gap will determine how good the relationship is.

    INTRODUCTION • Your relationships are only as strong as your trust. • Two things make trust hard, what you see and who you are. • Believers are taught to trust in spite of what we see or who we are. • Sounds dangerous, but all the material we have today validates trusting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gardening...it’s Your Responsibility!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    There is nothing wrong with the Word of God as the perfect seed but in order to be effective in our lives it is important that we plant it in good ground.

    Luk 8:4-15 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perspectives On Possessions

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,953 views

    Our attitude toward possessions and money reflects the spiritual state of our heart.

    Perspectives on Possessions Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. Kung San are a foraging people of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. 1. They were isolated from outside forces for thousands of years. 2. They were a hunting and gathering people who fit into their environment and had plenty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus The Tax-Collector

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 49,216 views

    People sees Zacchaeus as a sinner, Jesus sees him as someone God loves. Zacchaeus seeks the Lord, and finds himself being sought after by Jesus. Only Jesus can transform a life.

    A man’s life was changed, from one who people hates to a person who is willing to help others. • He did not attend a moral course or nor a training class. He met a person. He met Jesus. He met the Saviour of his life. • He trusted Christ and experienced His love and the forgiveness of his sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us. The Holy Spirit works in miraculous ways when we pray! Dwight L. Moody once said, “The world has yet to see what God can do in a man who is full

    The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of the crowd. • And once Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Speaking Of Gideon Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth, perhaps a profound drive for justice. Not exactly the case with Gideon.

    Speaking of Gideon Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth, perhaps a profound drive for justice. Today we are going to look a biblical hero. But our hero today had none of these. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible