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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Liberty Or Legalism Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2015
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    Compassion trumps man-made commandments.

    Liberty or Legalism Mark 2:23-28 Rev. Brian Bill November 28-29, 2015 Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie within four hours after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born In Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2015
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    Jesus was born in the right place at the right time so that you can respond right now.

    Born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Rev. Brian Bill December 12-13, 2015 Isn’t it great singing Christmas music? I know most of the words to many carols but struggle to get them to sound right when they come out of my mouth. Many kids, on the other hand, don’t know all the words but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The 4-Fold Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2015
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    Jesus was given His name way before He was born.

    The 4-Fold Name of Jesus Isaiah 9:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill December 19-20, 2015 Anyone know what an aptronym is? It’s a compound word consisting of the adjective “apt” meaning aptitude and the Greek word for “name.” An aptronym is when someone’s name and occupation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boxed In Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2016
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    A study of the book of Job 7: 1 - 21

    Job 7: 1 - 21 Boxed In 1 “Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, and like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted months of futility, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Freeway Of Faith (Step Off The Bus, Gus!) Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
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    A sermon to help us understand the purpose of the Law as a tutor to lead us to faith in Christ

    Lot of strange things happening out there on the freeways these days… Joke - A man was driving along the freeway when he noticed a lady by the side of the road trying to change a flat tire on her car. He stopped and offered to help. It was hot and humid, and it was hard and dirty work, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is There Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
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    A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

    Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who But God Alone?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014
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    A reminder that the best thing we can receive from Jesus is forgiveness

    You’ve had a run-in with your wife. She didn’t understand your point of view, and she really laid into you. You both had to leave for work, and you both left in a huff. The day went on, though not very well, and your anger subsided. Finally, you’re both about to get to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptist’s Problem

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2014
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    APART FROM JESUS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED? HE’S THE MAN THAT JESUS SAID IS THE GREATEST MAN BORN OF A WOMAN. THAT WAS THE LORD’S ASSESSMENT OF HIS COUSIN, JOHN THE BAPTIST.

    7-23-04 Title: John the Baptist’s Problem Text: “AND BLESSED IS HE, WHOSOEVER SHALL NOT BE OFFENDED IN ME. “ (Matthew 11:6) Bible Reading: Matthew 11:3-6 INTRODUCTION: I WANT TO BEGIN WITH A QUESTION. YOU DON’T NEED TO ANSWER; JUST THINK ABOUT IT. APART FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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    With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

    The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Logos Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 23, 2014
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    John 1:1-5, shows how Christ is the complete embodiment and fulfillment of the Word of God. He is the Word as seen from 1) His Preexistence (John 1:1-2), 2 His Creative power (John 1:3), and 3) His self-existence (John 1:4-5).

    Today, we say that talk is cheap. We live in a time where people tend not to do what they say they will do. We generally don’t expect politicians to do what they say. Advertisers will often exaggerate claims in order to sell products. We are accustomed to extensive wavers of liability that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Insane Courage Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 3, 2014
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    If you want that "insane courage" which will change your life and your world, bow before Christ as your Sovereign and believe in Him as your Substitute.

    The 2011 film We Bought a Zoo was based on the true story of a British man named Benjamin Mee. In 2006 Mee and his family purchased and moved into a 30-acre zoo. In his book with the same title, Mee says that his new “neighbors” included “five Siberian tigers, three African lions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015
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    Because of Christmas we do not need to fear

    [“The News” video] We live in a world where there is certainly no shortage of news. We have ABC News, NBC News, CBS News and all their local affiliates. We have the Cable News Network and Fox News. We have the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Arizona Daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016
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    6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul And The Pythoness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 28, 2016
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    Luke shares with us the story of the salvation of the Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation

    Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 (cf. verses 16 - 18) Theme: Paul and the Pythoness Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of the young Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene