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  • Don Hawks avatar

    Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007
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    A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

    INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007
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    Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
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    Sorting out what matters in life

    Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigotry About Hell Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Hell is a misunderstood subject. Myths, urban legends, prejudice and bigotry abound. Is there a balance?

    BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- HELL BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there a literal annihilation of the wicked, a literal eternal suffering in fire or a literal eternal banishment in outer darkness? In other words does God kill off the wicked in a Divine Auschwitz, put them in an eternal torture chamber or banish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
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     | 5,556 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruitful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr

    A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preparing For The Second Coming

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005
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    John’s job was to prepare the way for the public ministry of Jesus. His teaching and preaching would set the stage for Jesus’ teaching and preaching. Just as Jesus came the first time He is coming the second time. The world wasn’t ready for Him the 1

    It was predicted in the OT that Jesus, the Messiah would come the first time. Isaiah 7:14 – “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 40:3-5 – “(3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,400 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,066 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lion Who Is The Lamb Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
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    The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 Revelation 5:1-14

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 The Lion Who is the Lamb is Worthy Revelation 5:1-14 November 23, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” We finished chapter four and started chapter five last week. If you remember I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come, Believe, Live

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
     | 3,880 views

    Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life.

    Intro What is eaten but never totally consumed? How does eternal life transmit to us as we eat the bread of heaven? How does God want us to understand the bread from heaven? Goal Let’s examine what eating bread means and how Jesus is the bread of life. Plan We will read John 6:35, 41-51 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,650 views

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
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    How the New Testament uses the name Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Women

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    Can you understand the women in your life?

    My son has always been a pretty sharp lad. At five, we were trading friendly barbs at each other like “Your feet stink” and such. I shot what I thought was a pretty cool one at him and he comes back with “The only thing holding you together is the Lord.” I thought that pretty well grasped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
     | 6,889 views

    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ