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    Staying Connected Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006
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    If we want to live fruitful Christian lives, we have to stay connected to Christ.

    Staying Connected Text: Jn. 15:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 15:1-11 2. Illustration: S. D. Gordon tells of a spring storm that broke a large limb on his cherry tree. Although it hung by a very slender strand, to his surprise the blossoms came anyway. Later some fruit began to grow as it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Like A Child

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2006
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    Grow up and be like a child. Look up always to the Father for security and help. Acknowledge His greatness and our need of Him. Never grow beyond our dependence on God, no matter how successful we become.

    Matt 18:1-4, Mark 10:14-16 Jesus says we are to receive the Kingdom of God like a little child. He was saying this to reprimand the disciples. He was correcting their wrong thinking. The disciples thought that power and authority would be the things that mattered most in God’s kingdom. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    O Eres Libre, O Estas Atado

    Contributed by Juan Garcia on Sep 9, 2006
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    Cuando uno era esclavo, no podía ser lo que quería. Estaba bajo el mando de su amo. El era una posesión. Le pertenecía a alguien. Estaba atado. No era libre.

    Lectura Bíblica: Galatas 4:21 – 31 Tema: “O Eres Libre, o Estas Atado” Introducción: ►I L U S T R A C I O N EL ELEFANTE DEL CIRCO ¿Has alguna vez ido a un circo y has visto un gran elefante con una cuerda pequeña atando su tobillo? ¿Has alguna vez pensado, esperate un segundo? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 10, 2006
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    never giving up on God, because God will never give up on you

    ntro: it is that time of year again where football in Alabama becomes a big subject around the state. I only played one year of football in Tallassee and that was enough for me. Two a days in August are a one of a kind experience. I am glad that I did play that one year because every day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just So You Know

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 11, 2006
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    There are things that we know that will never be of any real importance, but there are some things, if known and applied, will make a difference in your life and in this world.

    JUST SO YOU KNOW Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - 1. Time (Jack’s wife died before I got there) 2. Words (The damage hurtful words can never be repaired. They may be forgiven but the scar remains) 3. Opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imitating The Heart Of Onesiphorus

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 11, 2006
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    Imitate the heart of Onesiphorus and be a refreshment to the saints!

    IMITATING THE HEART OF ONESIPHORUS There are not many scriptures that talk about Onesiphorus but those that do speak loudly about the man. Turn over to 2 Tim 1:1-18. 2 Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Integrity Does Not Conform To The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 12, 2006
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    Living a life of integrity cannot conform to what the world believes to be right, but is transformed by God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2006 Date Preached: September 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity Does NOT Conform to the World Sermon Text: Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter To Us Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,641 views

    Introduction to 1st Peter

    Why 1st Peter- 1. Deals with the Christian Journey a. How we are to relate with each other b. How we are to relate with the world c. How we are to relate with God 2. Helps us understand who we are from God’s viewpoint 3. Gives us a fresh perspective on “Hope” When you begin any study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Rose Colored Glasses Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
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    A Study in First Peter

    What do we have that is of “Great Worth” to us? I. “In this you greatly rejoice…” 1 Peter 1.6 A. Rejoice defined – verb, joy that springs up from the soul after careful thought B. The paradox of Christian Joy. C. Joy seen in the Bible: 1. It is a present joy 2. It is a joy from many sources 3. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Therefore Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
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    A Study in First Peter

    I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is Your Hope Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,005 views

    A Study in Fist Peter

    1 Peter 1:13-16 Where is your hope? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trials! vs. 6 G. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can We Really Be Holy? Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    A study in First Peter

    1 Peter 1:13-16 Suffering from Happiness - Can we really be Holy? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • TR Precht avatar

    Take Me To The Rock

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
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    We need to fall upon the Rock that is Christ Jesus

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mat 16:18) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Shane Burney avatar

    Hearing God Speak In The Storms

    Contributed by Shane Burney on Sep 13, 2006
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    Hear God in everything, even storms.

    Hearing God Speak In The Storms *Prayer, reverence and honor * Matt. 7: 21-27 * 3 expectant fathers * God uses unusual things to get our attention: 1. God used a rooster to preach to Peter 2. God used the whale with Jonah 3. God used a donkey to speak to Balaam ( Num: 22) 4. God uses a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    We Are Strangers Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,070 views

    A study in First Peter

    I. Living in reverent fear vss. 17-21 A. How you should understand your relationship with God. vs. 17 B. A short summery of the Christian faith. Vss.18-21 1. Redemption vss. 18-19 2. Revelation vs. 20 3. Resurrection vs. 21 II. Key words and phrases vs. 17 A. Strangers B. Impartially C. Reverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed