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  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
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    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Walls Do Fall Down

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,760 views

    Some of God’s blessings are unconditional, and some require that we meet certain conditions.

    God in the City Series Walls Do Fall Down June 8, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We’ve seen Rahab’s faith, & today we’ll see the faith of a nation. 1 Not just ancient history-it’s about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God Answers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009
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    Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, & maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth & especially the conduct of His people.

    Habakkuk 1:5-11 GOD’S PREPARED AN ANSWER Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, and maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth and especially the conduct of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 50,063 views

    We have been invited to the table to commune with Christ.

    1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion with Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:16, Paul wrote, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,756 views

    This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

    Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Ride: It Doesn't Take Much To Be Happy!

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    Today, we talk about the right way of raising a family.

    Ultimate Ride: It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy! Today we continue our series, The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. Last week we talked about how to transform your family the wrong way. The week before, we talked about leaving a legacy that will have a generational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Ways, My Thoughts, My Words

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,319 views

    God’s thoughts are above ours, unattainable, but He has made them available to us.

    My ways, My thoughts, My words Isaiah 55:8-11 Isaiah might be one of the great geniuses of history. He did not take the trouble to define and systematize all he knew, but his observations were way ahead of their time. It is easy to overlook, since many of the scientific ideas we take for granted ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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     | 4,807 views

    God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. “I have seen the business that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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     | 6,720 views

    • On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. • He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. • And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. • And this offer is made to everyone. • We sim

    Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and asked why. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Years

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 86,144 views

    If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

    In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Go To Church: It's The Potter's House

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,675 views

    The Potter's House is the place earthen pot people are being formed.

    Title: Why Go To Church: It’s the Potter’s House! Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Thesis: The Potter’s House is the place earthen pot people are being formed. (Anticipating that there might be a few snickers in the audience… “pot” is in reference to an earthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Soils.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,394 views

    The Parable of the Soils. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Mark Chapter 4 Verse 1-20. Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2011
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    Using the interests of our kids as teaching opportunities, we repeat Bible stories so they become recognizable, while modeling a godly life before them. The fear of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is highly desirable

    Opening illustration: My nephew in Delhi Aashan began to recognize cars by make and year very early for his age. This all started when he and his grandpa began spending time together playing with his old collection of toy cars. His grandpa would say, “Aashan, get the 1957 Chevy,” and he would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One For All Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2011
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     | 4,197 views

    The only walls appropriate for the household of God are load-bearing walls, to strengthen us for the work of the church.

    Almost everywhere I looked while preparing this sermon I found a reference to Robert Frost’s wonderful poem, “Mending Wall.” He begins it with the famous line, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” The poem then goes on to tell of two neighbors who meet at the wall between their two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011
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     | 3,087 views

    3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist