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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Basic Training: The Holy Spirit Is Our Guide Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,163 views

    This is the 5th of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    Basic Training: The Holy Spirit is Our Guide JOHN 14:16-18, 25-27; I CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Man on the Street video: “What is filled with the spirit?” There were actually some pretty good answers to that question in those interviews but most of the people asked, either didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be United With One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,152 views

    Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.

    Be United with One Another One Sunday a minister was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Cry For Freedom" Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.

    The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bible Prophecy For Dummies Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 25,518 views

    Jesus’ prophetic teachings in Luke 17 are broken down into events that will occur on the Day of the Lord, explanations of God’s present and future Kingdom, the state of world conditions, the ensuing judgment and final warnings from the Savior.

    Bible Prophecy for Dummies Luke 17:20-37 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION In 1991 a new kind of how-to book appeared on bookstore shelves. Many bookstores refused to carry the book because they thought the title was insulting to their customers. But most of us are willing to admit we are dummies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 112,413 views

    This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

    The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Not Happening (Balaam) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 22,445 views

    3rd in 3 part series on God’s X-Files - "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

    “This is NOT Happening” Numbers 22:16-35 Introduction: (Drama: “I Don’t Want to Fight You Anymore” Used with permission) Could you say that? “Ok, God you’ve got my attention.”? Did you get the distinct feeling that the guy in the drama needed God and yet wouldn’t quite let go? That can happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surviving The Lions' Den Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,898 views

    This sermon encourages us to follow the example of Daniel when we are thrown into the lions’ dens of our life.

    Surviving the Lions’ Den Daniel 6 November 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Unshakeable Faith, Citation: Abraham Heschel, Jewish author. Men of Integrity, Vol. 1, no. 2.] Faith like Job’s cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken. B. Today we come to the sixth chapter of Daniel and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,232 views

    A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

    The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,314 views

    Advent reminds us that people have always waited on God. And so will we. Why? Because waiting plays an important role in our spiritual growth.

    Today is the first Sunday in the season of the Christian year called Advent. The word "Advent" simply means arrival, or coming, and so during the next four weeks we will be celebrating the arrival of Christ. During Advent, we look back at the time when God became an infant child, born in a stable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living A Life Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 39,570 views

    In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.

    “Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World That Christ Entered

    Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

    The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressing For Success Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond Family Values Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    Following Jesus takes us beyond family values to embrace God’s Kingdom values in our family relationships.

    I’ve been reading some authors this week who are deeply concerned about the decline of traditional family values (Dr. Richard Saller, "Family Values in Ancient Rome" www.fathom.com/feature/121908). These authors are concerned that fewer and fewer women are wanting to invest in their children as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,047 views

    When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

    Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Question Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 405 ratings
     | 116,666 views

    Many scholars believe this passage was based on a hymn that was sung by the early church. We all need to answer the question: Is Christ prominent in my life, or is He preeminent? He doesn’t just want a place in our lives, He demands first place.

    The Supreme Question of Life In Thursday’s Washington Post, an article appeared about a new church in the state of Maryland. I won’t reveal the name of the denomination that is behind this endeavor because I don’t want to publicly criticize it from the pulpit. You can look it up when this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist