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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Paul's Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,865 views

    A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

    The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,558 views

    A Funeral Sermon

    The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Get Out Of Your Tent!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,171 views

    Your hands were not trained to tidy up a tent. Your hands were trained for war! In order to accomplish God’s purpose in your life you have to Get Out of Your Tent!

    “Time To Tear Down The Tents or Get Out of Your Tent” Text: 1 Samuel 17:1a; 2-11; 20-24; 28-29 I. Introduction This is certainly not a new story. You have read and reread this story since you were young. The overpowered, underdog, teenage boy defeats the highly trained, extremely armed, NBA ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Center Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021
     | 5,316 views

    Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

    As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,708 views

    John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

    October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

    The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devoted Life

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,609 views

    This sermon calls upon each of us to examine what we are devoted to. Is our devotion to God in good order? Is our devotion to family as it should be? Or are we devoted to self?

    But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 Where is there? Our Scripture says that “But from there”. Well, where I took this verse from was in context of the Lord telling the Children of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In Christ

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    In Christ we have resurrection life, eternal life, and the abundant life.

    Life in Christ Reading: John 5:19-24 Intro: John 11:1 -This is the story of the raising of Lazarus -Review Story -Jesus asked, “do you believe this?” -I am asking you today…do you believe this? Jesus gives us life I. Jesus gives us Resurrection life. A. In our sin we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    Knowing how to deal with ones own life, good or bad. Part of "Dealing With" series.

    Dealing with Life A Bibles point of view.Part three How do we deal with the kiveing, others and ourselfs. Knowing how to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cycle Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    Dissatisfaction is designed to lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

    The Cycle of Life Ecclesiastes 1:3-18 Rev. Brian Bill July 13-14, 2024 We’ve been challenged this summer to read through the entire Book of Ecclesiastes at least three times. As I’ve been doing so it strikes me how many of Solomon’s existential experiments are reflected in popular songs from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 4, 2010
     | 9,989 views

    Each of God's children will spend eternity in either Heaven or in Hell.

    Text: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned” (John 5:24). The word “eternal” means everlasting, never-ending, timeless, or ceaseless. How many of you would like to live in these earthly bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Resurrected In Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2019
     | 3,785 views

    Paul began this second chapter with the sobering reality of man's condition apart from a relationship with Christ. He is utterly hopeless and condemned. Fortunately, God intervened, providing a Remedy!

    Resurrected in Life Ephesians 2: 4-7 In our previous study, Ephesians 2: 1-3, we discovered the utter depravity and hopelessness of mankind within the condemnation of sin. Because of sin, he is dead spiritually, separated from God, and in danger of eternal judgment. Their depravity in sin dictates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,017 views

    How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

    First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Howard avatar

    A New Life?

    Contributed by John Howard on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    A look at the new life we have in Christ and how Christ wants us to respond.

    Col 3:1-4 I have struggled with getting my topic or my idea captured - In words on paper - It seems I have had a restlessness - About what to talk about today - I have a desire, a deep desire - To encourage you to look heavenward - In every day, in every situation, in every moment Let me read you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist