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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

    When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Had A Plan--Pentecost

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,032 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon which deals with God having a plan even when He gives us a task to do without telling us what to do.

    God Had A Plan GNLCC Pentecost 6/3/2001 Joel 2:28-32 Acts 1:1-11 Acts 2 In a football game, if you are down by two touchdowns at half-time and nothing you have tried seems to be working, when you go into the locker room what do you think is on the players minds as they look at the coach? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

    Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Come On In!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    The "Warning" signs that once stood in front of the Most Holy Place of God has been replaced with a "Welcome" mat now that Jesus has come to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins -- Come on in!

    Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gospelizing 101

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Gives an exposition of Rom 3:21-26 including all the technical terms. Seeks to apply the text by arguing that the Christian life is the process of gospelization.

    Rom 3:21-26 In 1759 William Cowper was 28 years old, he had a total mental breakdown and tried three different ways to commit suicide. He became convinced that he was beyond hope. In December, 1763, he was committed to St. Alban’s Insane Asylum, where the 58-year-old Dr. Nathaniel Cotton tended ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 61,977 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Come On In!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    Through Jesus’s death and resurrection the way has been opened for all people who will trust in His saving work to draw near to the Father.

    Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building The Church, Building You

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 50,570 views

    To build the church is to build people.

    BUILDING THE CHURCH, BUILDING YOU! Phil. 1:6-8 INTRO.- ILL.- A certain congregation was about to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new building. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking News Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    God’s press conference to the world is good news about His Son that is intended for all people.

    If God were to call a press conference and issue a news release for the world today, what do you think he would say? Some people think they know what God would say, but do we really know? Some think God would say, "I’m really mad at you guys, and if you don’t knock it off I’m going to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Manufacturer's Specifications Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    Analysis of the prologue of the ten commandments with special emphasis on the role of the law in the Christian’s life.

    Welcome to the year 2000. CNN put together a list of the top 100 news stories of the 20th century, and number 82 on that list is the space shuttle "Challenger" disaster. Most of us probably remember January 28, 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds after liftoff, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart Like Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,111 views

    First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

    HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    That You May Know: Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    God's love sets us free.

    "That You May Know: II" 1 John 5:18-21 Bobby grew up in a dysfunctional home. He saw things take place in his home while he was growing up that no child should ever see. Because of the decisions of his parents, chaos filled every corner of the home and drained any hope of stability or sanity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

    "Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refocusing Our Priorities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 163 ratings
     | 13,702 views

    In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

    REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ