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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Makes Us Different

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

    Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disciples In The Making Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced.

    DISCIPLES IN THE MAKING pt 3 Mark 6:30-56 The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced. First there was the pressure of unbelief, then the pressure of assignments, then people-pressure. There is a fourth pressure on the disciples in Mark 6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Your Mother Happy

    Contributed by Ronnie Morris on May 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    The old saying, ’If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy’takes on new meaning as Ruth makes Naomi happy again.

    Making Our Mother Happy Text: Ruth 1:14 Introduction: If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! 1. Respect the Woman called Mother Naomi, her husband and two sons fled the famine of Israel and moved to Moab. While there Naomi’s sons married Moabite girls. Tragedy struck when the husband and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What Makes The Gospel Good?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why?

    “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’" (Isaiah 52:7.) Are we joyful and excited about the gospel? Do we really consider it “good”? Why? “How beautiful on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes: What Makes A Hero? Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    Conclusion of the "Heroes" Series. From Hebrews 12:1-3

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at story after story of the heroes of faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Noah…When the Whole World’s against you; Abraham…When God says Go; Moses…a great leader; Rahab…an unlikely hero; David…facing your giants. Great stories…I think one of the downfalls of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes Jesus Mad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 110 ratings
     | 20,789 views

    Monday reveals a side of Jesus many would rather not have to deal with. Everybody likes a Jesus who teaches us to love our neighbors and takes little children into his arms. People honor a miracle worker who heals the sick and promises to answer our pra

    Day by Day with Jesus Series What Makes Jesus Mad Mk 11:11-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On Sunday, Jesus entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey. But he came in humility. Warrior kings rode in on prancing stallions. Jesus came on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of Your Time

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Believers can honor God by using their time wisely

    Making the Most of Your Time Eph. 5:16 July 23, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a magazine article: Based upon an average 71 year old life span. 1 You will spend... a 23 years sleeping (8 hours a day) 6 years in a car 3 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Making Sense Of Today's News Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 82 ratings
     | 27,373 views

    The message of Habakkuk is one of the most helpful portions of Scripture to help us make sense of today’s news.

    Scripture In just eight days we will be marking the fifth anniversary of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. That is the day terrorists attacked America. It was the most blatant, brutal barrage that has ever occurred on American soil. None of us shall ever forget that day. None of us shall forget the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Making The Most Of The New Year

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    As you transition into the new year are there questions on your mind. There are on mine. What I believe to be a very important question for my life and the life of the church. Did I make the most of 2007. 2 terific truths from God’s word show us how w

    Intro: As we transition into this new year a question has been on my mind. Did I make the most of the last year. It is not a question for the faint at heart. It is an examining question, it is a difficult question. Will I be honest enough with myself about this hard question? As I look over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Makes A Sword Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    There are 7 steps in the creation of a sword. These steps are how God tranforms us from what we are into a instrument for him.

    How God Makes A Sword (Take English sword for visual affect) There are 7 steps to making a sword. This parallels how God transforms us. Step #1 Choose The Design -God choose our design before the world was created -His design was perfect Genesis 1:27 27So God created people in his own image; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pilgrims Should Make Progress

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    The Rubik’s Cube of the Bible presents principles of spiritual progress.

    Hebrews 6:1-8 Shiloh Bible Church Pilgrims Should Make Progress Introduction The Rubik’s Cube. [Play with the Cube.] Have you ever tried to solve the Rubik’s Cube? It’s a challenge! The Cube was invented in 1974 by a Hungarian man named Erno Rubik. The object of the game is to arrange the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Winters avatar

    And You Make Me Happy

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    What makes us Happy? I remeber this song...

    “And You Make Me Happy” And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(NIV) I. Be Loved Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Harman avatar

    Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 184,625 views

    A sermon promoting the explosive power of teamwork in our Families, Churches, Communities & Work Place - it encourages working together in unity & co-operation to fulfill God’s plan & purpose not only for our own lives, but also for the lives of those in

    TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK MEDIA CLIP (optional suggestions): Chicken Run, Toy Story 2, Gladiator fight scene OR get 2 people to carry a large box/table for a visual demonstration Introduction (the hook to get attention): How many people would like to see this church packed every Sunday? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Let Us Make Man

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    GODHEAD

    Let Us Make Man This is one of the most common arguments that is used by Trinitarians to prove multiple persons in the godhead. When God said let us make man they insist that it be a multiplicity of divine persons. I shall endeavor to explain this text of scripture. Gen 1:26-27 26 And God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Your Faith Visible Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 6,224 views

    Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

    Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible