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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Rebuilding The Rubble Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,660 views

    Whenever we face trouble we must rebuild the rubble.

    Rebuilding the Rubble Book of Nehemiah Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/29/07 Have you ever noticed that once we commit to ministry, things suddenly get messy? We learned two weeks ago that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. If you’re serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Honor Parents Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,931 views

    3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,352 views

    Identity: is the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. Identity theft is a criminal offense. It occurs when a person knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority. Spiritual identity theft is when the devil steals from you.

    Identity Theft By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen. 27 1-5 & 34-38 John 10:10 No doubt we have all seen what I call some of the best commercials on T.V. They consist an elderly woman sitting in a chair talking in the voice of some man she talks about her truck with the Dayton tires, the mud ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    I Am Under Authority

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
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    This sermon deals with the Lordship Of Jesus Christ, and the connection between faith and authority by looking at the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant.

    I Am Under Authority GNLCC 8/5/2001 2 Tim 2:1-13 Psalms 8:1-9 Text Luke 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who could be described as a little brat. The mother would say, “put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “no”, and then rip ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Drop Forged Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,943 views

    God’s plan for dealing with times of distress.

    Psalm 4:1-8 A Drop Forged Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church December 28, 2003 Introduction If you’ve paid much attention to your tools, you’ll notice a stamp on some of them that says they are drop forged. What’s the big deal with being drop forged? Did you ever wonder? When something has been drop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Lifes Greatest Changes Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

    How to Deal with Life’s Greatest Changes Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks August 6, 2000 Show video clip, “Toy Story” ( start 25:05 “What is it?” – Stop 31:02 “They’ll see. I’m still Andy’s favorite toy.” Duration: 6 min.) Change is a tough thing to swallow. Whether you’re being ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reproducing God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006
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    Fourth in the series - understanding the Patience of God - We can never produce true patience until we have experienced first hand, the patience of God.

    1. Overview & Review a. Over the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the Patience of God and what an incredible wonder His patience is. i. We have come to understand that God’s patience is that which restrains His wrath from consuming all that is contrary to His nature. ii. We learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King's Four Subjects Series

    Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,236 views

    Want to find out if YOU are a Loyal Subject of our King - READ ON!

    Powerpoint and video clips available through e-mail. Title: “The King’s Four Subjects” Objective: Every person must decide which kind of subject he is going to be by comparing the four responses to the Savior found in John 9:1ff. Intro: Last week we spent a little time together talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Willing Heart Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    Christmas sermon

    Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

    Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Ws Of Worship

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,058 views

    A look at the Who, What, Where, When and Why of worship.

    THE FIVE “W”S OF WORSHIP Sometimes you come across some information that you wish you would have seen before you took a given action, or moved in a certain direction. For instance, it wasn’t until just a few days ago that I came across these “Top Ten Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why'd They Do That?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    God is worthy of our attention and praise.

    WHY’D THEY DO THAT? I Corinthians 14:40 S: Worship C: Elements of corporate worship Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE. ?: How? How do we demonstrate it? KW: Elements TS: We will find in our study of worship elements that we use to communicate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,193 views

    A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

    Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Knowing The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 40,452 views

    Names are important to us because they often do more than just identify an individual; they can actually reveal who a person is, and what he or she is like.

    During a job interview, a woman was asked to give her name. She replied, “My name is Lilly.” When the boss wanted to know why she was named after a flower, she told him, “My parents gave me that name because when I was born a lily fell on me from the sky.” A couple days later, the boss interviewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Healer (Jehovah Rapha) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 89,631 views

    This morning our focus is on yet another name for God – Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

    Beth and I were out on a driving date Monday night. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We just get in the car, pick up a couple decafs and talk while we cruise the town. As we were going down one street, we saw three young women walking to their car. I slowed down because it was icy and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist