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  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 18 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008
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     | 4,239 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 18 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we covered the passage where God established His covenant with the world that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. He placed a rainbow in the sky as a reminder of His promise to us. A promise that’s based entirely on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have More Power Than We Think

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Children of God often sell themselves short on the power of God.

    WE HAVE MORE POWER THAN WE THINK Luke 10:19-20 Intro: In verse 1 of this chapter we find Jesus has appointed 70 followers to go out into the harvest. He has given them orders to carry neither a purse nor scrip nor shoes and he has told them to salute no man by the way. In other words Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Not Your Own

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
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     | 4,481 views

    This is a challenging sermon really for any age though designed for youth to realize the importance of the human condition and need for the work of the cross in our lives.

    You are not your own A. The Facts 1. Romans 1:19-20 We have to make a choice, God has given us all the facts 2. Romans 3:10 We know we are sinful, and need a Savior 3. John 14:6 We know Jesus is the Only Way to God 4. Romans 10:9 We know Jesus is the only way to be Saved a. Romans 5:10 We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

    1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,168 views

    All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2). 2. Non-growth is rejected by God. “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead you have dropped back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
     | 3,296 views

    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,413 views

    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Adventures In Missing The Point" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,401 views

    # 20 - in series Are we still missing the point - •Asking the Wrong Questions •Coming with the Wrong Motives •Working to Satisfy the Wrong Needs •Looking for the Wrong Signs

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 20 “Adventures In Missing the Point” John 6:22-33 In 2003 Tony Campolo and Brian McLaren wrote a book which is a critique of contemporary American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Colors Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,867 views

    An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

    True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 32 ratings
     | 42,968 views

    A graduation message about remembering, building, and perfecting.

    Graduation Service INTRODUCTION: Just what you want and need, someone else talking to you about the next chapter of your life. By this time you have heard enough speeches to last a while, but if you’ll bear with me for bit, I believe I have some thoughts from the Lord to share with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are You Becoming

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,008 views

    A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

    Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,443 views

    God commands us to bear with even the "difficult" people in our lives.

    In the lat 1800’s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, Kentucky. The two deacons didn’t get along and always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden peg on the back wall of the church so the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
     | 11,834 views

    Conclusion of the series focusing on how living a wise, rigtheous life brings God’s blessings.

    We are finely in the last week in our series on Proverbs as we have explored God’s wisdom in making the right choices for our lives. In Proverbs, Solomon points again and again to the fact that the best choice wise people can make is the choice to be righteous, and we discover that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit In Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    The active fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer

    The Fruit Of The Spirit In Your Life Galatians 5:22-23 We often talk about the fruit of the Spirit in our discussions. We aspire to have them actuated in our lives. We say we want know the Lord and are working at conforming ourselves to the image and likeness of Jesus Christ, but are we? Oh, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational