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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Dark Side Of Bible Prophecy

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures), pale riders in Egypt, “the nephilim” which some consider weird, bizarre. That said, we really can’t afford to ignore biblical prophecy.

    The Dark Side of Bible Prophecy: Why We Must Discuss the Strange & Supernatural (From an article by Gary Stearman found in April 2013 Prophecy in the News) Introduction: A Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures (12th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks Giving 2012

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
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     | 7,467 views

    Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

    Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gain Or Greed? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 4,520 views

    Greed

    GAIN OR GREED? (1 TIMOTHY 6:6-19) An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. “Done!” says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Cut-Off Vs Pruning

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 12,426 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Avoiding Strife

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 21, 2013
     | 7,941 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a quarrelsome person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that strife can be avoided and stopped. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 20:3 (Amplified Bible) It is an honor for a man to cease from stri

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a quarrelsome person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that strife can be avoided and stopped. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 20:3 (Amplified Bible) It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will quarrel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Puzzled Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014
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     | 11,912 views

    Using puzzle pieces to look at the church; since we are all a piece of the puzzle.

    Romans 12:3-8 Are you Puzzled? October 6, 2013 There are some people who are really, really patient. I’m not one of them! I’d like to think I am, but I’m not. I’m not just talking about waiting patiently in lines or waiting for others. I’m talking about doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The People Called Christian

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014
     | 5,404 views

    A communion sermon

    THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014
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     | 7,310 views

    The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Membership Has Its Privileges Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2014
     | 12,782 views

    Church "Membership" and Kingdom of God citizenship has extraordinary and unusual privileges.

    “Membership Has Its Privileges” Acts 20:20-28 You might remember “back in the 1990s, American Express had an ad campaign for its credit card. Their slogan was: “Membership has its privileges.” The ad implied that those who were fortunate enough to qualify for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Promised Himself Not Anyone Else

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
     | 2,787 views

    To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have CHRIST's Life in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us. IV. TEXT: Genesis 43:9 (Amplified Bible) I will be security for him; you shall require him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Christ Creator

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Dec 23, 2008
     | 4,969 views

    Jesus Christ - the agent of creation

    This is the second week on which we are going thinking about the opening verses of John’s gospel. Today I invite you to think about John 1:3 where we are told that the unique logos were also the agent of creation. It says “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What To Pack In Your Travel Bag

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,720 views

    Service recognizing students as they leave for school: Pack in your travel bags warmth for others, but no destructive attitudes; and pack gifts to share but no self-destructive feelings.

    Everyone say with me the key verse, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Getting ready is the biggest part of taking a trip. It takes almost as long to get ready to leave home as it does to take the trip itself. Around our house, when we’re getting ready to go away, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia- The Lion: Not Safe, But Good Series

    Contributed by Phillip Hearn on Dec 5, 2005
     | 3,662 views

    This sermon uses the "not safe, but good" designation of Aslan as a springboard to talk about the holiness and love of Christ.

    Sermon: The Lion: Not Safe, But Good NOTE ON SERMON: We began and ended this sermon with a “readers theater” out of “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.” BLACK LUCY But we must save Mr. Tumnus, we must. LIGHTS UP NARRATOR Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were all huddled within Mr. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Not A Tame God

    Contributed by Ron Burtz on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    God is not safe nor tame, but He’s good and you can trust Him with your life.

    It’s the Christmas season. Now is the time we like to think about the manger scene, the baby, “gentle Jesus, meek and mild”. Today, however, I want to project you 30 years after that 1st Christmas, to Jesus the fiery preacher. He’s warmed up today… (Read Luke 12:1-7) I don’t usually put much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 25,490 views

    SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

    Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist