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  • Allen James avatar

    Sacred Community Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009
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     | 5,815 views

    God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Crowd?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,329 views

    Joshua pointed the way so tohers could live victoriously in the land God promised them. Should we not also do the same?

    Standing in the Crowd? Talk about vision Having vision/sense of purpose- important for people- it is a natural part of life, it gives us a sense of why we were created. When there is no vision/redemptive revelation of God people flounder, their lives lack purpose (Pr 29:18). As a church I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of Hisword Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    As the word of God changes us, we can in turn use it to change the world around us.

    The Power of HISword Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not The Economy, Stupid! Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    The erosion of values always runs downhill.

    I think I need to begin by explaining the title of today’s sermon. Back in 1992 William Jefferson Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” His campaign manager, James Carville, formulated the saying to keep the Clinton campaign focused on an issue that was sure to beat George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaint Shadow

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    We cast a shadow long after we are gone from this world!

    Acts 5:12-16 Verse 12-Through the hands: Here is a tremendous display of physical healing power at the hands of the apostles. Acts 4:29-30 That is what they asked God to do, and that is what He did. Verse 1 3-Neither Pharisees, Sadducees, nor Herodians, were found in this Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Life-Map

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    The Bible is our compass and map for life.

    One time, I searched the Internet with this question, “What to do if lost?” According to Hike Safe, a hikers’ website, “Obviously the best thing you can do for yourself and the search team is to avoid getting lost… The best ‘rescue’ is the one that is never needed. Hiking safely is about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its Your Fight

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 2,801 views

    This is a match for life.

    EPHESIANS Chapter 6-1-24 Welcome the fightof your life Today we have one of the strongest matches we have ever had. We have the demons of the world in a life bout with the Christians. This match will consist of 3 challengers form life its self. Our referee for these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Fingers Do The Walking, Through The Bible

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,147 views

    To share the importance of Biblical literacy.

    Let your Fingers do the Walking…..through the Bible Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Date: 7 March 2010 Purpose: To share the importance of Biblical literacy. Illustration: Let your fingers do the walking. This is of course the slogan for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Resolve To Live In The Word

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,859 views

    A look at the gain to be had from Bible study, the payoff for the time invested, and the benefits found in the study of God’s word which can be found nowhere else.

    Resolve to Live in the Word 01/20/08 PM Reading: James 1:21-25 Introduction We are already three weeks into the New Year, it may seem a little late to talk about resolutions but I want to offer up a resolution for all of us to pursue throughout the rest of the New Year and truly for the rest of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 20, 2010
     | 5,259 views

    The Word of God transforms lives.

    13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Bible #1 How To Show That We Believe That The Bible Is Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    The bible is important and superior to all other books and the way that we can show that we really believe that is to be obedient and faithful to each command that it gives man.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Hebrews 4:12&13. 2. Give the title of the lesson! 3. Illustration: Recently, I read a story with a good lesson for us about the importance of the bible. There was a Grandfather that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Grandfather had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The High Cost Of Christian Writing Paper

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,838 views

    Paul speaks about a letter not written on stationary, parchment, onionskin, or even newsprint; written on the most costly writing paper in the world – the hearts and lives of believers.

    The High Cost of Christian Writing Paper 2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6 “You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    David's Dozen Desires

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 24, 2009
     | 2,990 views

    David’s hunger for the Word is examined

    ‘David’s Dozen Desires’ In Psalm 119 David reveals his heart’s intent by requesting the Lord to work in his life through the Word of God over six dozen times. His most frequent desire was for the Lord to ‘quicken’ him with the Word of God. This has been the desire of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 96 ratings
     | 41,897 views

    In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The Time

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,789 views

    THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

    “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 In our passages today we’ll see that Jesus used two illustrations to impress on the crowds the importance of discernment and diligence in spiritual matters. First, He talked about me weather, and then He talked about a lawsuit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist