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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 7,738 views

    One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

    SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Banquet For The King's Son: Who Am I In The Parable?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,341 views

    We need to ask ourselves a question: Who am I, who are you in this parable of Jesus? The answer has an important bearing on what we do about it ...

    During the summer some friends from Hampshire (Bethany and David) asked Moira and I to keep free Thursday 29 August 2013 for their wedding. The date is firmly in the diary and I’m looking forward to conducting the ceremony. They’ve also asked lots of other friends and family to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2012
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     | 7,419 views

    We know that HE CAME, HE TAUGHT, HE DIED, HE ASCENDED, AND HE LEFT...The Empty Stable, The Empty Tomb, All Fulfilling the WORD of the LORD He LEFT behind, HIS SPIRIT, HIS GOSPEL, HIS WORD, HIS VICTORY, and HIS PROMISE that HE would return again. All you

    2012.12.24 Christmas Eve Service The Empty Stable, The Empty Tomb, Waiting for HIS return. William Akehurst, HSWC From GOD's WORD, we know.... HE CAME, HE TAUGHT, HE DIED, HE ASCENDED. AND HE LEFT... The Empty Stable The Empty Tomb Fulfilling the WORD of the LORD He LEFT behind, HIS SPIRIT, HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Law Vs Grace Part 2 - Expounded

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Yes or no? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 e

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Yes or no? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 elite troops from all Israel and went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News - Rejected Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

    Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013
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    How to Get People to Listen to You

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Boiler-Room

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2013
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     | 12,643 views

    Prayer Is the boiler room to bring our nation back to God.

    John Wesley said the following about Prayer "Prayer is where the action is." " E. M. Bounds "Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet. William Law “He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life." Martin Luther. “Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Effective Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 7,168 views

    Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

    Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Harvest

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 17,673 views

    Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

    SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Think On These Things

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,104 views

    What should a Christian Focus his thoughts on.

    Think On These Things Every moment of every minute in every hour of every day, we are thinking. You are even thinking right now. The daily Newspaper gives us things to think about, the cable TV is full of things to think about; even the car radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Studies In Ephesians: The Lie Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
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     | 2,957 views

    Study in the book of Ephesians about lying.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. and Online Bible Topics Title: The Lie Theme: To understand what it means to lie. Text: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    True Heart

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 10, 2013
     | 6,061 views

    David was a repented man, he was a man after God's own heart; and God sought him out.

    Quotes: A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. - Thomas Carlyle A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela A loving heart is the truest wisdom. - Charles Dickens The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,835 views

    Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

    Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 6: Tested By Time

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013
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     | 841 views

    Abram asked God for fruit.

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Tested Concerning Fruit March 10, 2013 A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013
     | 962 views

    The one who obeys is the only one who believes

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist