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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding Communication Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2 Timothy 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    The Bible is full of inspiration, information, and instruction.

    Sermon for 1/6/2001 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: A. Whatever you do, be sure to read this year’s runaway bestseller. No, you don’t have to wait until December to learn which book will sell more copies than any other will in the year 2002. We already know which one it will be. It’s the same book ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "New Direction For A New Year" Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 231 ratings
     | 36,925 views

    What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

    "New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,257 views

    Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

    June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forget Me Not

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 187 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    Waiting on God when He seems to be a million miles away.

    FORGET ME NOT I found an interesting article the other day… it read… “A plane carrying 55 passengers circled an airport in western Scotland for half an hour while an air traffic controller had lunch.” “The officials at the airport on the island of Benbecula in the Western Isles of Scotland ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Little Lamb

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    Mary’s little Lamb will separate you from your sin or your sin will separate you from Mary’s little Lamb.

    “Mary’s Little Lamb” October 8, 2000 a.m. (John 1:29, 36) Rodgers Park Baptist Church I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. I don’t know if they still teach it in the public school, but they did when I was there. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,829 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Durai avatar

    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,713 views

    A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

    HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "Boo" What Scares You?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

    Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Firing The Kid Ceo Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

    Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Your Heavenly Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,213 views

    Did you know that we have a citizenship that is greater than any national citizenship? We need to put our focus on spiritual things. When we have this spiritual focus the world grows dim. Then we are living consistent with our heavenly citizenship.

    How much value do you place on your citizenship? We have several here who may be citizens of different countries. We have Canadians here. We have US citizens and Mexican citizens here. You have a citizenship in some nation. How much do you value or think about your citizenship? We rarely think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Job Of Fathers

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    The role of fathers in discipleship

    Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Forgiveness That Does Not Stop Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    This is the first message in a Lenten Series on "The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

    CROSS WORD ONE: THE FORGIVENESS THAT DOES NOT STOP --LUKE 23:33-38 On Sunday, February 21, 1988, Jimmy Swaggart, “America’s leading television evangelist,” on national television and before his Baton Rouge congregation of 7,000, tearfully confessed to “moral failure.” A few days later I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What About Me? Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    Oneness in the community of faith.

    Oneness in the community of faith is achieved, not by conforming everyone to the lowest common denominator in Christ, but by recognizing that each person, as a result of God’s grace and the gifting of the Holy Spirit, receives an ability to supply what is needed for the common good of the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,171 views

    The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist