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  • Brian Winslade avatar

    The Dna Of An Encourager

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 21,892 views

    A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

    The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches - How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting

    Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how Christ used object lessons, problem-solution methods, questions, and conversations for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Beginning (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,534 views

    In this part we will examine the purpose of our creation, satan’s deception and the process of temptation. We can clearly observe that nothing has changed since the beginning. Will we learn from history or relive it?

    Part II. Why did God create us? Why does it matter whether God used evolution or creation to form man? There are two major reasons this is a foundational issue. We are created in the image of God. Because we are the reflection of God, we have been created for the purpose of glorifying God. Unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That You May Know: Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    People need to know God's love.

    "That You May Know..." 1 John 5:13-20 There is nothing worse than not knowing. It doesn't matter what the lack of certainty pertains to...there is nothing worse than not knowing. There is always a tension filled question mark hanging over the head of the husband or wife who does not have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Larry Norman on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 209 ratings
     | 46,582 views

    Nothing is Impossible with God

    201 Can these Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Intro: The title of my message is found in verse 3. Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel is faced with a seemingly hopeless situation. God physically picks Ezekiel up and carries him out to a valley full of dry bones. Probably the scene of some great battle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

    I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Chiseling Away At God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 11,906 views

    For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

    June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,118 views

    A lesson on the Consequences of our sins....

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Part I Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Great Husband Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    Effective Family Living series Part 3

    How to be a great husband Last week we heard, “ how to be a great wife”. I live with danger when tackling that topic. If I didn’t get it right, I could get beat up at home. In fact some of you men came up to me and in a very manly way started sharing with me the bruises you suffered from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What About Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

    What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is God's Will For My Life? Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,634 views

    Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s will

    What is God’s Will for my life? - part 2 Thesis: Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So What's The Point? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    Jesus Christ alone must be the focus of our lives.

    SO WHAT’S THE POINT? Galatians 6:11-18 S: Jesus Th: The Primacy of Jesus Pr: JESUS CHRIST ALONE MUST BE THE FOCUS FOR OUR LIVES. ?: Why? KW: advantages TS: We will find three reasons in Galatians 6:11-18 that indicate why Jesus Christ alone must be the focus for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

    John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thoughts To Ponder - James 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,616 views

    : His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

    James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Tuning Out And Tearing Down"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with questions about why God is doing nothing as His people spiral down into destruction.

    Tuning Out and Tearing Down Habakkuk 1:1-4 Levi grew up in the Holy City of Jerusalem. His father was a merchant who peddled his wares on the city street while his mother took care of Levi, his two brothers, and three sisters. Levi’s mother was a woman of prayer and she insisted that her family go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ