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  • David Dykes avatar

    A Camel Through A Needle: A Parable Of Impossibility Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
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     | 26,569 views

    In the parable of the rich young ruler, he was on a quest to find what was missing in his life, a quest everyone is on.

    INTRODUCTION What do you think this red paperclip is worth? Do you think I could trade this red paperclip to someone for a house? You say, “Impossible!” What if I told you someone actually traded a red paperclip for a house? I’m not making this up. In 2005, a Canadian named Kyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me The Money! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,403 views

    Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

    INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Miracle Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,760 views

    A Christian who never attempts to share his faith has embraced the Great Omission.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “Parables and Miracles.” This miracle wasn’t just one Jesus performed 2,000 years ago. It’s a miracle He is still performing. I want to examine the Great Commission under the title of “Sharing the Miracle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,344 views

    The meaning of worship, the object of worship and importance.

    A STUDY ON WORSHIP “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms twenty-nine and verse two. The church bulletin stated that the Sunday morning worship would begin at eleven. So there was an opening pray followed by some singing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Exporting Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2012
     | 5,916 views

    1) Refreshing Joy (Acts 3:20), 2) Restoring Joy (Acts 3:21), 3) Resulting Joy (Acts 3:22-24) , 4) Realized Joy (Acts 3:25–26)

    I'm generally not a fan of commercials, but one that I continue to chuckle at, involves the "back to school theme". Seeing joyous parents singing "it's the most wonderful time, of the year" at the prospect of their kids going back to school, always puts a smile on my face. Fall tends to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Confidence In Prayer

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 20, 2012
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     | 11,057 views

    Prayer is all about a relationship with God as our father

    PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Testimony Praying for a house in Strathroy. The Lord said to speak to the mountain. I did not understand what the Lord meant until I saw the house that would become our home. My first reaction was, ‘Does the Lord love me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Samson--A Consecrated Nan

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2012
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     | 11,066 views

    Samson is one of the most remarkable men that you will meet in the Bible. Even his birth was extraordinary, since only one other person in the Old Testament was privileged to have his birth foretold by an angel.

    Samson—A Consecrated Man 20 Then she said, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” He woke up and thought, “I’ll leave as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. 21 Then the Philistines captured Samson and tore out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,610 views

    Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

    Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,116 views

    Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

    WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Handle Tragedy

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    Four principles that help us deal with tragedy

    “HOW TO HANDLE TRAGEDY” SELECTED PASSAGES OPEN The Poisonwood Bible is a novel written by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a family who in 1959 move from the state of Georgia in the USA to a small village in the Belgian Congo to swerve as missionaries. The family is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,868 views

    As Paul goes through the storm in Acts 27 he is an example of who to go through the storm properly and how to be a blessing to others during the storm.

    Illustration: Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. When something goes wrong, they ask, "Is this thing still flying?" If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 took off, the spacecraft was hit by lightning. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “i Don’t Like None Of ‘em!”

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011
     | 4,866 views

    Biblical teaching about government authority and capital punishment.

    “I Don’t Like None of ‘Em!” apr1011 Romans 13:1-7 Grant Lovejoy, one time pastor of this church, was also my preaching professor at SWBTS. He cautioned us that there are 2 topics you never want to discuss from the pulpit: sex & politics. So let me just say, “I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Peace?

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,780 views

    This world doesn’t need more people throwing fuel on the fire. This world desperately needs more peacemakers that aren’t afraid to take shots for the things Jesus took shots for. Will you be one?

    Title: Crazy Peace Text: Matthew 5:9-16 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are wrapping up our series Crazy Eights. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. Today we are going to wrap up the series with the last two things Jesus said in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Makings Of A Good Mom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,674 views

    What are some of the qualities that are found in a good mother?

    THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD MOM INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,804 views

    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays, His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come. It will be far greater than anything you’ve ever asked for: a resurrection instead of a healing.

    John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. He would go out with a funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free