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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Nature Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 88,774 views

    Repentance is the key to the Christian faith, but how do we know if we’ve done it? Jonah 3 teaches us what real repentance looks like

    Jonah 3 The nature of repentance On the day of Pentecost, after the Spirit comes, the disciples are shaken by the sound of a rushing wind, tongues of fire appear on their heads, they head out on to the street praising God and speaking in tongues. Peter explains to the crowds what is happening. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Negative And Positive Consequences Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
     | 6,757 views

    The gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the resurrection, just as the gospel ceases to be the gospel, so the church ceases to be the church.

    NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-28. INTRODUCTION: As you can see on the PowerPoint slide behind me, the gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,407 views

    Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Loves Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    This series is adopted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16. He loves! We need to understand this. John 3:16 is the key to understanding God.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There is a lot of hurt in the world each and every day. Life does not seem very fair at times does it? • Good people are losing their jobs, homes, and retirement accounts. Even the planet Pluto is not considered a planet anymore. Where is the justice in that! • When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conquering Sin (4): Experiencing Complete Victory Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    The fight with sin is very real but God never intended for us to live in bondage; He has given us the keys to victory over sin and they are found in His Word.

    Winning the fight. There is a fight! Rom.7:15-19 - “I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree that the law is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mustard Seed Faith

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,052 views

    Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

    Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Daily Asking For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 7,174 views

    What a magnificent and awesome heavenly Father and Creator we have! Each of the key areas that He instructs us to petition Him for, are related to the vital areas of life!

    Cornerstone Church March 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 4: DAILY ASKING FOR GOD’S PROVISION Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
     | 4,741 views

    Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

    INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ’s Strategy For A Soul Winning Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,259 views

    God has a plan for every Christian to help win people to Jesus. Today we will look at the big picture: four keys that will lead to L.I.F.E.

    Christ’s Strategy for a Soul Winning Church John 13 34-35 (plus multiple Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 7, 2010 *Are you saved this morning? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? -- Aren’t you glad? (Just give me a smile.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Life #8: The Boomerang Blessing Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,225 views

    In the last section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us three more keys to experiencing the blessed life: The Boomerang Blessing, Prayer and the Goodness of God, and The Highway to Heaven and Hell.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #8: THE BOOMERANG BLESSING REVIEW THE BLESSED LIFE SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have been looking at how God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely ...read more

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  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Defusing The Bomb Of Conflict

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 5,830 views

    The key to defusing the dangerous and destructive bomb of conflict is humbling ourselves before God and our neighbor. This will result in blessing for ourselves and is the one thing that can change our neighbor.

    The setting is modern day Iraq. A soldier specially trained is cautiously approaching a large torpedo shaped bomb capable of destroying the lives of anyone within half a block. He has good intentions of defusing it and bringing peace instead of destruction. The bomb is a real threat – it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Your Confirmation Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    Biblical confirmation is a key to unlocking your understanding of God perfect will for you. It requires a great deal of diligence and labor to make sure our God callings and election is clear.

    Title: Your Confirmation Call Theme: Confirmation, A Key to Finding God's Will Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: Healthy spiritual life must exist if the child of God is going to understand God's will for him. When a baby is born it is vital the child ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Power Of Purity In The Bride - 1

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,933 views

    The bride’s purity is the foundation of this joyful relationship with the groom. The key thing here is “purity.” This is the overwhelming factor in the bride’s relationship with the groom.

    William Bower came to our church a very discouraged, retired pastor who had been abused throughout his pastorates. I knew the background story and when his wife died, he sank into a great slough of despond. When he came to the church, he drug his depression along with him. Nobody ever really saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Renewal Necessary

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017
     | 9,340 views

    Every Christian has the tendency to backslide. Here's how to recognize a backslidden heart. Therefore, continual renewal is necessary. Metamorphosis is the key to transformation. Here's how to facilitate it.

    RENEWAL NECESSARY 2 Cor. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Late 1. Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017
     | 8,819 views

    Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

    What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

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