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  • David Petticrew avatar

    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

    Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Bait The Hook Well! Swing The Bat

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    We look at how easy it is to swing the bat at other people, then we look at 9 essemtial components of God’s love.

    BAIT THE HOOK WELL! SWING THE BAT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13 : 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS! BAIT THE HOOK WELL --- SWING THE BAT? Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. The Bible’s wisdom amazes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

    1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For The Love Of A Girl Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

    He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Real Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

    * Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Preperation Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,534 views

    Part 4 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. This week we shall look at the preperation for His birth

    How many of us here have had children? If we haven't had children, how many of us have been close to someone who has had children? Maybe a sister or something? Now, can you remember what it was like from the time you found out about the pregnancy to the time the baby was born? I know for us, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Death Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,580 views

    Part 8 of our study looking at the Extra Ordinary man Jesus and today we will look at why Jesus had to die.

    How many of you have ever thought about dying? How many of you have thought about what would be the best way to die? I have, and to tell you the truth, the way I want to go is in my sleep with a smile on my face! I want to go to bed in the night, close my eyes and just drift off. I have seen people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Temple Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,642 views

    Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

    Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    As Jesus looked toward the cross, He agonized over what was to happen. What made His look at the cross with such fear and dread?

    The Glory of the Cross Series Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-44 1. Illus. of dads ring • Dad gave it to me after his stroke, when he realized his days were numbered. • His father gave it to him when he went to military. • Not very valuable... but I wouldn’t sell it for a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ? 1) Look at what he rules. 2) Look at how he rules.

    Seven years ago, King Jigme of Bhutan, a mountainous country sandwiched between China and India, announced that he was giving up absolute power in favor of a constitutional monarchy headed by his son, the crown prince. The nation was stunned. People openly wept and begged their monarch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel According To Will Smith: The Pursuit Of Happyness Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 12, 2008
     | 5,565 views

    This message is part of a movie series looking at Will Smith Movies - this one looks at the real life story of Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness

    Chris Gardner’s story is a great story... Husband, father, salesman - selling doctors scanning machines they don’t want or need. He knows there has to be more! He meets a guy driving a Ferrari, who is a stockbroker. He tells Chris to get that job you need good math skills, and good people skills ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Near The Cross--Maundy Thursday Good Friday

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2021
     | 2,750 views

    There were several people passing by or standing near the cross, but what they saw depended on what they were looking for when they looked at Jesus.

    Near The Cross Luke 23:26-49 Maundy Thursday is the beginning of the process that takes Jesus to the cross. Jesus was crucified in a very public place, which means many people saw what was taking place. Where do you think you would have fit in that day based on what you think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,296 views

    In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

    “The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 858 views

    Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

    What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Breakfast With The King Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 2,357 views

    This morning we are looking at a unique encounter that the disciples had with Jesus. More specifically, we are looking at an encounter that Peter had with Jesus.

    Opener: Good Morning everyone! We are so blessed to be here this morning and worshiping the Lord together as a family! Last week, we celebrated father day and if you were not able to get your mug, please be sure to grab one as you leave today! Last week, we continued with our sermon series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God