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  • Ray Swift avatar

    The 5 P's Of Sunday School

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009
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     | 16,072 views

    An overview of concepts and principles that make up the Sunday School that will keep its focus. Presented in a training session.

    FBMB March 6, 2005 Sunday School Training Make Up Session The 5 P’s of Sunday School Intro.: Welcome to the Sunday School training make up session. Welcome teachers and other SS leadership. Welcome to those who are not-yet in SS leadership roles. Your time here today is important and I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Identification

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 14, 2009
     | 6,114 views

    We are identified as being Christians, which makes us a unique people filled with the love of Jesus.

    CHRISTIAN IDENTIFICATION ILLUSTRATION I remember the time when my wife’s brothers and other relatives were very busy certifying their Native American linage. There was a flurry of activity as relatives and ancestor were identified and traced back to their Indian roots. Then, there was a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Search The Scriptures! Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,993 views

    God’s desire is that we would be like the Bereans: That we would prepare our heart, receive the Word, and search the Scriptures.

    SUPERNATURAL #17: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES! INTRO TO TOPIC: As we come to the end of the year, there is the hope and expectancy that a New Year brings. What resolutions will you make for 2010? The top 5 resolutions people make last year were: 5. stop smoking 4. make more money 3. improve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    Pentecost 21 (A) - Jesus teaches that many are invited, but few are chosen. Thankfully our gracious God calls and calls again despite how mankind reacts.

    MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN (Outline) October 21, 2007 - PENTECOST 21 - Matthew 22:1-14 INTRO: Consider for a moment how many technological advances that have taken place in the last few years. We cannot keep track of all the electronic marvels that have been invented or improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why The Signs? So They May Know He Is Saviour

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    A Lenten sermon that explores that God can use our situations so others may know He is the saviour.

    The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah. In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
     | 8,934 views

    If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

    Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Will God Sue America For A Divorce?

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    America has lost her way.

    Will God Sue America for Divorce? As I stand behind this Holy Desk this morning, my heart Aches for the USA that I Gave 20 years of my life defending as a member of the Armed Services. This is a sermon I never thought I would have to preach, but America has lost her way. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,459 views

    This sermon looks at the story of the lepers and challenges believers to always remember to give thanks to the Lord.

    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Today we are celebrating our annual Thanksgiving dinner and church founding anniversary Just in case you didn’t know, our church was founded in November 1951 and so this is our 56th ministry year at Trinity. Special to me because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,497 views

    There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

    Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saul: The King Who Fell From Grace Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,336 views

    Lent Mid-week 2: Message based on (but not adapted from) Concordia Publishing House mid-week lenten series. Saul was chosen to be the Leader of God’s people. By choosing to disobey God, he lost God’s blessing and his position as king. Our King of kings

    Do you remember the last time that you decided to make a big change in your life? I’m not talking about doing something that is a part of daily life and living – like really wanting to go watch a movie or having an ice cream cone – I’m talking about something really huge – something that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Head Start The Right Start

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,763 views

    A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

    Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshipper Or Worrier

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

    Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Am Pro-Life

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008
     | 4,845 views

    Its not enough to just know that you are pro-life. You must understand WHY you are pro-life. This sermon gives three reasons that the author is prolife.

    1. Illus. of “no chandeliers” • Church wanted to get some new lights for sanctuary • One man stood up and said “I’m against it, we don’t need any chandeliers. Don’t have anybody that can play one, what we need is some lights in this place!” 2. The abortion rights crowd accuses us of being like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Make A Decision

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God.

    TIME TO MAKE A DECISION Hosea 6:1-5 Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God. Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist