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  • Joanna Rose avatar

    The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Joanna Rose on Dec 20, 2008
     | 4,764 views

    The Prince of Peace meets with us while we are knee deep in sin and and offers to us not peace without conflict but perfect peace in Him who has paid it all.

    Dorothy Thompson said this: They have not wanted Peace at all; they have wanted to be spared war -- as though the absence of war was the same as peace. Yet we are presented with the Prince of Peace. Surely this is the Christ: that knows no war, has known no hatred, has not hurt, or experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    True Colors Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 5,888 views

    An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

    True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All In The Teaching Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    Third of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. On the last and most important day of the feast Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.

    5/2/04 – It’s All in the Teaching Slide #1 The Feast of Shelters Slide #2 During the 8 days of feasting there a daily rituals, processions, and ceremonies – all done with great presence and grand pageantry. The past is remembered and a grand future becomes the hope of all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    How are we to handle all the wonderful things God has given us?

    The Stewardship of Gratitude Montreal/Townships October 15, 2005 Last weekend was a special weekend in Canada- it’s Thanksgiving weekend- and thousands of families enjoyed a special meal and special times together over the course of the weekend. Tables were heaped with special treats, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Divided Kingdom

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2013
     | 14,593 views

    To reign victorious in the kingdom of God is to understand the dynamics of this spiritual warfare that is before us.

    In a football game, you are on one side or the other, not both. You do not play on one side in the first quarter and then switch sides for the next quarter. Your side is well defined. Also, when playing football, you are playing football. What if one team was playing football and the other team was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Holy Spirit's Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013
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     | 3,155 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Spirit's Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013
     | 4,809 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have genuine peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the work of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives not our works of fake peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rise And Rebuild Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2013
     | 10,067 views

    We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced the challenge of restoring a ruined life. Whatever we may encounter, we can find in Nehemiah’s quest the confidence to handle adversity with grace. We can expect God to act--to be present when tr

    In the Army, we say that there are 3 kinds of people… -Those who make things happen; -Those who watch things happen; -Those who wonder, “What happened?” Nehemiah was a leader who--by God’s grace--made things happen. We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 602 views

    God tests us by our belief in salvation

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Meaning Of Parables Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,557 views

    A parable contains a truth concealed that only the Holy Spirit can reveal. The key to every parable is the illumination of the Holy Spirit in a receptive heart. Is there somebody that can

    Suppose I could offer you the secret of obtaining millions of dollars. How excited would you be? How would it change your life? Every day we find somebody offering some secret to some kind of riches. The sad thing is, there are enough gullible people in our world to keep these scams going on and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Magnificent, Indescribable Love Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    God demonstrated His immeasureable love to us at Calvary

    Intro. We have made it through another Easter season. If there is ever a time we see the love of God, it is this time of year. If we are not careful, we will take the TRUTH of the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ for granted. How Big is our God? How much do we believe He loves us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Purpose Of The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010
     | 5,406 views

    Why was Jesus raised from the dead?

    In Genesis 1-2, we read the Creation account and how God planned for us to live. In the midst of it all, a recurring phrase appears. Six times after God creates something the text says, "and God saw that it was good." He is pleased. Things are the way He intended for them to be. On day six, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,425 views

    Why does the fire of revival burn so brightly but so shortly? What can the church do to keep the fire in our belly burning brightly? Stop filling the church with people and ask for the people to be filled with God!

    Intro: Second Timothy is Paul’s farewell address to Timothy and the church at large. Paul is in prison in Rome waiting for execution. This is one of the letters that Paul wrote called the Pastoral Epistles. That simply put is the pastoral letters. First and Second Timothy and Titus make up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up Against City Hall

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    The problem in America is greed. Things haven’t changed!

    The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist