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Photography 101: Where Is Your Focus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 7, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Christians are called to try to see the whole picture and not focus only on the present or on heaven.

February 9, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Subject: The Work of the Lord Title: Photography 101: Where is Your Focus I used to consider myself a camera buff. I have a Pentax P-3 camera body with a nice Tokina 28-70 lens. That means that you can take pictures at a wide angle or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

based on 284 ratings

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God’s perfect gift to us in the life of His only begotten Son.

Dec. 25, 1999 Introduction: Now that the holiday season is here, it seems that finding the right gift for the right person seems to be at the top of the list for many people. If you went to the shopping malls these past few days, you will find that people are buying things that they usually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Matthew 7:1-11, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Covet God's Approval Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 17, 2005

based on 122 ratings

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As Christ-followers, we should only be concerned about pleasing an audience of One.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:1-4 TITLE: “COVET GOD’S APPROVAL” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Sure You Have Eternal Security

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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Are you sure of your eternal security. There only one way to know for sure.

HOW TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY John 10:27-29 INTRODUCTION: Golden Gate Bridge – 23 workers fell to their deaths in the San Francisco Bay. After that, the city erected huge nets beneath the bridge. After they were in place, only a handful fell, and they were safe, and the work was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

based on 185 ratings

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Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Healing Belong To Us?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 6, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Has divine healing been done away with, was it only for the early church?

Does Healing Belong To Us? The question that many Christians have today is, does healing belong to us as it did to the early church? There are 3 basic beliefs on the subject of healing in the modern Christian church. 1. Many believe healing has been done away with, that it was only for the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Your Potential

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

based on 100 ratings

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Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do!

Reaching Your Potential Philippians 4:10-13 Introduction: A. Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do! B. E. Paul Hovey once said: "A Blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world is bound by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Still Relevant?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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God’s churches are the only real relevant source of help for a broken society.

God’s Glorious Church Are We Still Relevant? Matthew 6:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction Do you remember the story of Humpty Dumpty and how it goes? Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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As the one and only perfect man, Jesus dignified, identified with, and justified humanity.

The Perfect Man Hebrews 2 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 2:5-9 INTRODUCTION: People have a lot of ideas about what a “perfect man” would be. · According to that Bowflex commercial that comes on … oh, approximately once every 10 minutes … all it takes to be the perfect man is 20 minutes, 3 days a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Part I: A Matter Of Confession

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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ONLY WHEN WE ARE WILLING TO CONFESS IS GOD OBIGATED TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER!

PRAYER PART I: A MATTER OF CONFESSION NEHEMIAH 1: 1 – 11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000

based on 204 ratings

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Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

- A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing In The Blemish

Contributed by Nathan Faught on Nov 12, 2000

based on 128 ratings

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Only the spotless, perfect lamb was chosen to be the sacrice, therefore the blessing in the blemish is life!

Leviticus 22:17-24 17. 17. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 18. Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-28, Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Continued Hope In God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

| 4,900 views

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 2) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 42 as a unit) (Review of Questions from Psalm 42) I. (:1) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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