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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

    Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wigh In Or Filet Out Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012
     | 2,699 views

    Exposition of Belief

    Text: Matt 4:18-20, Title: Weigh In or Filet Out, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/12, AM Opening illustration: Note the difference between the big time “rock star” fisherman at a tournament, and the guy who hits the pond early in the morning on his day off. “I have to be frank with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smacking Yourself Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012
     | 3,452 views

    Exposition of 1 Timothy

    Text: Matt 4:18-20, Title: Weigh In or Filet Out, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/12, AM Opening illustration: Note the difference between the big time “rock star” fisherman at a tournament, and the guy who hits the pond early in the morning on his day off. “I have to be frank with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Worthy Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2010
     | 4,819 views

    Christmas reminds us of Jesus. Why is He so special? This message is part 1 of 3.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Can you believe that it is almost Christmas time! Where did the year go? • I love Christmas time; it is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons. • We get to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we get to spend time with family, and we get to give and receive gifts! • A big ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hungry After Bethany?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013
     | 2,977 views

    To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still hungry after being inside the house of dates? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:12 (Amplified Bible) 11:12 On the day following, when they had come away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Rest Is Not For These People

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,034 views

    To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:18 (Amplified Bible) 3:18 And to whom did He swear that they should not enter His rest, but to those who disobeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lighting The Night Sky

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,173 views

    God transfigures us and sends us out into the world to share His love. God uses us to light the sky of the darkest nights of the soul. Praise be to God.

    One day I was reading the news on the net, I do that most every day. I ran across a headline for an article titled, “Death of an International Language.” The title sounded intriguing so I read it. It made both sad and nostalgic. The article talked about the death of Morse code, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stop Walking That Way!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    Paul in writing to the church located in Ephesus was interested in the way that they were walking as their walk revealed their attitudes, desires and relationship with Christ.

    Stop Walking That Way Ephesians 4:17-24 Have you ever noticed the difference in how different people walk? Some walk daintily, some slouch, others shuffle their feet, some walk tall, some sprightly. Assuming that the feet and limbs are in good condition, a man's walk will generally reveal his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reflection On Servant-Leadership Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 27, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,411 views

    Jesus said “The greatest among you must be a servant.”(Matthew 23:11)

    “The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted..”(Matthew 23:11-12) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden speech on the eve of India’s 68th Independence Day on 15th August 2014, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lonely Road: The Faith Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 2, 2014
     | 7,852 views

    The wise men can teach us a lot about how they viewed Jesus -- as King, God, and Sacrifice.

    Christmas is only a few weeks away now, so I thought I would share with you guys some thoughts I’ve had regarding some of the more mysterious characters in Christ’s birth story -- that is, the wise men. The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot of specifics regarding these men, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2013
     | 5,610 views

    Paul reminds us there is one reason to be glad, the grace, mercy, and forgiveness purchased by Jesus Christ. He is also calling us to beware. The devil steals, kills, and tries to destroy joy. Be glad about Jesus beware of the joy stealers.

    Intro: Alien cover ups, Kennedy conspiracy, Kardashians, Kanye, Beyoncé and royal babies. What we discover is that our world is full of people with itching ears for something new, something they have never heard before. It amazes me that people seem to come to conferences, classes and revivals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014
     | 3,136 views

    If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

    It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    An Unfamiliar Kingdom

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 27, 2014
     | 4,880 views

    While we all have preconceptions about what the kingdom of heaven is and isn't, Jesus uses parables to force us to rethink what the kingdom is.

    What is it that the Gospel message presents? I don’t simply mean today’s Gospel lesson, but the capital-G “Gospel.” The Gospel is not merely, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.” The proper name for them is the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • C Jordan avatar

    Get Ready To Run The Race!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,229 views

    In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

    GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Dung In The Brownies Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 5,641 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 5:6-8, second in three part series on church discipline, regarding the purity of the Bride of Christ

    Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Title: Dung in the Brownies, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/12/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, story of wedding, p. 13-14 B. Background to passage: this is in the middle of Paul’s teaching about some shortcomings in the church that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist