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  • Monty Newton avatar

    What About Us Non-See-Ers?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

    Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should He Love Us So?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,954 views

    Mankind has made a real mess of the world in which we live. All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. No, I don’t know why God should love us. But He does!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?” And the chorus of that hymn asks again, “Why should He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Established Us Thru Christ Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013
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     | 4,735 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can establish us to Himself if we only allow Him and choose that path. IV. TEXT: Romans 16:25 (New International Ver

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can establish us to Himself if we only allow Him and choose that path. IV. TEXT: Romans 16:25 (New International Version) Now to him who is able to establish you by my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Broken: How God Uses Defective People

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,250 views

    The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

    Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Has Given Us New Life

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    Ten things to remember as we face the new year.  In Christ, it’s all about something new. 

    2012.1.1 He has given us new life William Akehurst HSWC Ten things to remember as we face the new year.  In Christ, it’s all about something new.  WE WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Romans 6:4-5 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Him - The Word Dwelling Among Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012
     | 7,441 views

    Something remarkable happened in the birth of Christ - God became flesh and dwelt among us! Jesus reveals the heart and mind of God to mankind. He is the light that has come into the world. How will you respond to the light?

    Knowing Him – The Word Dwelling Among Us – John 1:1-18 – December 25, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #3 Rev. Kevin Haley tells a story of a memorable event that happened to him one December day. He says, “When my son was just 5 years old, he and ...read more

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  • TJ Tipton avatar

    God Wants To Use You To Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,063 views

    How God will use any one for His kingdom no matter what you came out of or what your background is.

    God Wants To Use You To Make a Difference I want you to turn to your neighbor this morning and say: 1. Howdy Hoe good neighbor 2. God wants to use you to make a difference in 2001 3. God wants to use me to make a difference in 2001 With a new year upon us the Father is on a search. This search ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have We Been Using The Wrong Words?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach.

    Have We Been Using the Wrong Words? Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 28: Who Does God Use?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2012
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     | 1,069 views

    God uses Spirit-filled leaders to do His work.

    Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 28: Who Does God Use? February 12, 2012 A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Truly Among Us Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,613 views

    A follow-up talk on the importance of true worship in every believer's life.

    Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us Part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/19/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Greg Allen, the worship leader at SECC in Louisville, leading worship without having a voice for 16 of 36 months. “We didn’t hire him because he could sing. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,357 views

    A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

    I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The World Around Us - What Is Truth?

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,108 views

    What is truth? That’s the question Pilate asked of Jesus and it’s the same question people are still asking today. Some will tell you that there are as many truths out there as there are people. But is that really true? Can we know what truth is? Why

    Understanding the World Around Us: What Is Truth? - John 17:13-23 “What is truth?” - that’s the question Pilate asked some 2000 years ago, isn’t it? It’s a question that people are still asking today: What is truth? And they’re asking that question and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Stevenson avatar

    Come Now And Let Us Reason Together

    Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,747 views

    A in depth look at Isaiah 1

    COME NOW, AND LET US REASON TOGETHER! Yeshayahu/Isaiah 1 NOTE: יהוה = YHWH/Yahweh and יהושע = Yahushua (Proper Names for Creator and Saviour) Shalom family, Favour and peace be increased to you in the knowledge of Elohim and of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Come Holy Spirit, Give Us Love

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,865 views

    “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me” John 15:26.

    John 15:26-27 Theme: Come Holy Spirit, give us love Text: Ezek. 37:1-14; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27 Today is Pentecost Sunday, or in other words, the birthday of the Church. Pentecost simply means “fiftieth” and refers to the celebration that is held fifty days after first fruits. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed