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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
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    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 12, 2012
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    What did Yeshua (Jesus) do during the 40 days between his resurrection and ascension? This period becomes critical for the authenticity of his claims.

    1. 1 Corinthians 15.3-11 2. About 10 years ago, during a Homicide trial in Nassau County in the state of New York, the prosecution was examining their witness on the stand. In his testimony, the witness stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. When the prosecution had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Plan To Save Face (The Face Saving Plan) Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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    THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this

    THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this sanctuary this morning has thought they had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shattering Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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    Reconciliation, forgiveness, grace

    THE SHATTERING CONFRONTATION Luke 15: 20-24 (p740) July 31, 2011 INTRODUCTION: On Sunday July 17th Casey Anthony was escorted out of the orange County field in Orlando, Florida at 12:14 am. She was accompanied by her attorney Jose' Beaiz and a police officer with a sub-machine gun. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Buddy System Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
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    There is a community aspect to our spiritual life as well as individual responsibilities. As fellow believers we have obligations to one another. James reminds us of that aspect of care.

    1. A Contrast Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, the first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire he noticed one was a man whom he considered an enemy. The next man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Horse Before The Cart Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 11, 2012
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    The marriage you want -- the marriage that leads to genuine happiness and lasting fulfillment -- is the marriage that fits God’s purposes.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 12, 2012 THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART Of Horses and Carriages – Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Ephesians 5:15-21 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Really Blind Faith

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 5, 2012
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    A talk on God's sovereignty, and how He can use any situation to accomplish His will.

    Text: Heb 11:20, Gen 27:1-40, Title: Really Blind Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Last Sun night we looked at Abraham’s life of faith with all its highs and lows, and the encouragement that it gives to the Christian. The next verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Jude Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012
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    Jude is a book that many overlook and ignore, but it has a message for the church of today.

    JUDE: An Introduction A Study of the Letter of Jude Teaching Lesson 1 May 9, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? Tonight we are going to look at an overview of the book of Jude and over the next several weeks we are going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008
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    Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

    “Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Categories Of Domestic Violence Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
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    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Categories of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,247 views

    Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.

    “JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016
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    Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

    HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014
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     | 3,512 views

    Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

    Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear, O Israel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2014
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    We have heard the "shema" of "Hear O Israel many times. Jesus quoted it several times. But what does it mean?

    Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4-16 Introduction The “Shema” or “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD” is recited in every synagogue service as the central truth of the Jewish religion. The Jewish faith is defined in its belief in monotheism, and this verse is used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014
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     | 3,997 views

    How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

    More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible