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  • Jenna Goggins avatar

    The Tender Love Of God

    Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,169 views

    Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

    The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,703 views

    This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 144,000 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him w

    THE 144,000 Revelation 7:1-17 In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 24, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 74,997 views

    If we try to live the Christian life on a foundation other than that of Christ Jesus, we will not remain steadfast and committed to true Christian living. We will fail to bring God the glory.

    A Solid Foundation Luke 6:46-49 The leaning tower of Pisa in Italy is going to fall. Scientists travel yearly to measure the building’s slow descent. They report that the 179-foot tower moves about one-twentieth of an inch per year, and is now 17 feet out of plumb. They estimate by the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Meet God

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    When you meet God, Come Clean about who you are, Call upon God for Help, Commit to what God wants to do in your life.

    WHEN YOU MEET GOD February 25, 2007 Jay Robison GENESIS 32:22-30 I acknowledge that I have used the sermon central site as one of my study resources for this sermon. There is a great mystery of life You must STRUGGLE if you ARE GOING TO GROW Growth always means struggle in one form or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Don't Get Lost Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    Falling away from the faith should not be a possibility if the believer puts into practice the principles of goldly living found in the Bible.

    Introduction 1. The American Frontier invited many adventurers to tackle the formative challenges of the West. Mountains, deserts, weather, animals, and the natives always posed a serious threat to the lives and wellbeing of the frontiersman and pioneer. 2. Last week I introduced to you a man by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Impressive Credentials, But..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    What does it mean to share in Christ’s death?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Impressive Credentials, But…” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: Discoverign Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,294 views

    Discovering your purpose at Christmas

    Classic TV Christmas Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Discovering Your Purpose This Christmas Season Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION We all know the story of the misfit reindeer, Rudolph. Born with a bulbous bright nose Rudolph’s parents are worried that their son will be ridiculed by other reindeer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    For Whom The Bell Tolls

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 3, 2007
     | 3,895 views

    The bell of justification tolls not for our death, but for our life in Christ.

    20070603 Title: For Whom the Bell Tolls Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: The bell of justification tolls not for death… but for life! Introduction Over the centuries, bells have been used in every culture. Bells have been attached around the necks of free-roaming livestock so the herdsmen would know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Study The Bible

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    We are commanded to "Study God’s Word" - the Greek verb in our text is second person "imperative." This means "I command you."

    Study the Bible 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 Study to [show] thyself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. [KJV] OPENING REMARKS A. Bible Availability – 1. In the United States of America – approximately 82 | 83% identify themselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    Finding hope in these stressful times.

    Psalm 130 “Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?” By Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Anyone who has been around a t-v lately has got to wonder: “My gosh are we ever going to get out of this quagmire that the world is in?” I mean, what a mess! I’ve spoken to folks recently who have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,815 views

    God will do whatever he must to make the vessel of his grace prepared to receive his grace.

    Read Psalm 34 to start the service Read Genesis Chapter 32. This is a story about coming to the end of yourself - so that God is finally free to work. It’s also a story about reconciliation. As a man, Jacob was still quite self sufficient, and he still retained much of the old nature in his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    A Soldier In God's Army Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    INTRODUCTION: This week begins our three week study through the book of Ephesians called “A soldier in God’s Army”

    This week we are studying: (1) Proper recruitment into Christianity, which is our having passed from death in sin to life in Christ Illustration: “Back from the dead: Part I” Have you ever seen the television show ER? It is a television show that portrays events happening in a county emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Adour avatar

    Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    His Love Endures Forever!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,724 views

    Understanding the Psalms use in worship

    His Love Endures Forever! Psalm 136 I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we are taking our break from Acts a little early. Chapter 15 offers a natural break point in the story. So we will take a breather, incase you find the focus being a little stressful. So for a few weeks we will be looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational