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  • Christopher Kennedy avatar

    His Story Is Your Story

    Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,957 views

    Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

    On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Answering The Call - Part Two: Immediately Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    Jesus only requires two things - repent with belief towards Him, and to follow Him.

    Mark 1:14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Surperiority Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    Exposition of Acts 19:21-41 regarding the riot in Ephesus and its demonstration of the superiority of Christ in an experiential fashion

    Text: Acts 19:21-41, Title: The Superiority of Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/25/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read the story of John Stam, missionary to China in 1934 from The Baptist Vision magazine current issue, MacArthur summary of Hebrews… “the letter begins with the general superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Cup Overflows

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016
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     | 22,404 views

    Let us think of some cups which never run over. If ours runs over, why it does so? And then, thirdly, what then if our cup runs over? (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols19-21/chs1222.pdf)

    HoHum: Charles Dickens book, Oliver Twist, is about an orphan who at the age of 9 goes to a workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016
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     | 7,300 views

    In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

    1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At The Grave Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016
     | 11,575 views

    Jesus' greatest miracle was at the grave of Lazarus; the miracle pointed to the imminent resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

    “At the Grave of Lazarus” John 11:25-44 As we end the old year and begin with the new, the resurrection of Lazarus is an appropriate passage to consider. In our last study we concluded at John 11:25-27 (NKJV): 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Enemy's Good Are Kept In Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
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    To show that the enemy has possessions and goods in our soul before the cross of calvary now GOD is the Triumph over all of them after the crucifixion.

    I. EXORDIUM: What to do to resist the devil successfully? Submit to GOD, be subjected to His WORDS. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disarming Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016
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     | 6,827 views

    Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

    Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Death Lost It's Grip

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 8,293 views

    When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,031 views

    This the first of a series on the Sermon on the Mount

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Text: Matthew 5:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Unconquerable

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,808 views

    Jerusalem, in the hands of the Jebusites, represents for every child of God, those “unconquerable things” that has taken up residence in our lives.

    INTRO: 1. When we think of Jerusalem we think of it as the pearl and glory of all Israel. a. No other place in the world is considered as sacred by so many as is Jerusalem. (Three world Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islamics) b. Few places in the world has there been more blood-shed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Filled To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016
     | 6,182 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

    ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Are You Prepared To Receive?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,976 views

    Not much is known of Gaius, he was a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own appreciation for Gaius by calling him “beloved,” 4 times in this one chapter. Serveral decesions!

    3 John 2 Are You Prepared to Receive? A pastor was visiting a family one day. He knocked on the door but no one answered it. He knocked again and again, but still no answer. He thought he heard someone inside but they just wouldn’t answer the door. Finally he wrote a note and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Barlow avatar

    Love Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,498 views

    We need to take a closer look at what other things the Lord have asked of us concerning loving our neighborders and bearing others burdens.

    Love Your Neighbor Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. The law of Christ-Things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 42 The Promised Servant Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 10,963 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 42

    Isaiah 42 The Promised Servant The Character of the Servant Vs. 1-4 The Promises of the Servant Vs. 5-9 Sing a New Song Vs. 10-13 Intro: One Hit Wonders Have you ever been to a concert of a musician who was a one hit wonder? Sure they had made several albums but were only really known for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational