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  • Jacob Holmes avatar

    Opened Eyes, And Burning Hearts

    Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    What happens with Divinity,and humanity unite.

    Opened Eyes, and Burning Hearts. Unaware of the reality of the resurrection of Christ, two men embarked on a two hour journey, that was interrupted by the son of God himself. They spake as if he were just another prophet, and believed as if he were still dead, all the while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Right In Their Own Eyes Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,942 views

    The story of Abimelech demonstrates the shortfalls of Human Wisdom.

    Right in their Own Eyes Text: Judges 9 Introduction The Poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstien (from Where the Sidewalk Ends--available at your library) Judges 21:25 "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit" or "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" Proposition:. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Finale And The Great White Throne Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    The Millennium shows human nature for what it is.

    Kingdom Finale and the Great White Throne Intro 1. Everyday life can bring us some unusual problems: Woman, 91, Teaches Purse Snatcher a Lesson Tue Jun 7 TOLEDO, Ohio - She’s 91 and uses a hearing aid and eyeglasses, but Katherine Woodworth wasn’t about to let somebody steal her purse. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Significant Insignificance

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Human significance comes only from God

    Significant Insignificance Psalm 8. 3-5 October 28, 1997 Meigs Area Holiness Rally I. The Canadian Star scape A. The rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape: Annual fishing trip, little piece of heaven, cabin view of Candy Cane Ridge, Canadian National post card B. The majestic beauty of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Bell avatar

    The Christian Life In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A UNIQUE DIVINE-HUMAN ENDEAVOR.

    Introductory Paragraph: One of the major news stories of the year...Princess Diana...news magazines reviewing her life...eulogy Almost unnoticed went the death of Mother Teresa...as I listened to the story of her life, I gained an even greater appreciation for who she was & the work God did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ragman

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,319 views

    What God does with the rags of our humanity.

    THE RAGMAN TEXT: Psalm 45:8 Psalms 45:8 – “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” l. INTRODUCTION – THE CLOTHES OF A MAN -I am told that clothes make the man. Whether or not that is true (which I sincerely doubt), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life And Death Are In The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 75,677 views

    Scripture and illustrations showing the danger of the human tongue.

    PROVERBS 18:19-21 Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 18:20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

    HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You The Samaritan?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    Not much has changed in the course of human history

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent February 24th 2008 Wow! What a text uh? I could probably put together 6-8 sermons each lasting about 45 minutes. What do you think of that? Well seeing that I only have about 20 minutes, I want us to look at a couple aspects of today’s gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Foolishness Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

    THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness #1 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,942 views

    Forgiveness, Two Types of Forgiveness (Divine and Human)

    FORGIVENESS MATT 6: 9 - 13 v. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. There are two types of forgiveness; Divine Forgiveness & Human Forgiveness 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fleeting Pleasures Of Sin Can Not Make You Happy Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Oct 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    the realization that sin can not satisfy the human heart

    IN OUR LAST EXORTATION, WE PREACHED ABOUT THE CONTEXT OF JOHN 7:38. THIS SHORT MESSAGES HAS THE GOAL OF COMMUNICATING ONE TRUE: ONLY GOD CAN SATISFY. YES, ONLY GOD CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY. BUT IT SEEMS SO HARD FOR HUMAN BEINGS TO UNDERSTAND OR GRASP THAT FACT. SOMETIMES USING THE OPPOSITES HELP US ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    What is the difference between human and Godly wisdom?

    Wisdom is not the same as intelligence. Wisdom, biblical wisdom, is practical application of the truth of God’s salvation into the work of touching others for the sake of Jesus. Kenton just did that yesterday with lunches for those on the streets. But we’re not alone. Five families in Brandon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Common Struggle, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    The second struggle common to all humanity is temptation.

    James: Religion That Works “The Common Struggle, Part Two” February 19, 2006 Introduction: We started last week looking at the common struggle of trials in our lives. We talked about how the people that James is writing to were Christians who had left their homes under the threat of persecution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Plains Of Life

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    Class and caste have always charactorized humanity

    Three Spiritual Plains by Gerald Van Horn I Corinthians 2:14. “But the natural man received not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him, neither can he know them. I Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God