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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Three Things I Know For Sure Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003
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    We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

    Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
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    FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

    Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finding Focus

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
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    . As we look together at the life of Daniel, a Hebrew in exile in Babylon, we can see the exact debacle taking place there. But, the outcomes might be different for Daniel?

    FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 NOVEMBER 26, 2000 INTRODUCTION: Important definitions:  CHAD: noun. The punch out portion of a punch style voting ballot.  DIMPLE: noun. A chad on a voting ballot that is bulging but not pierced, by a voter’s stylus.  PREGNANT CHAD: noun. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Know The Days Are Coming

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 17, 2004
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    In our text this morning, John is taking the time to combine two of these scopes of time – the present and the future. Make no mistake, though, it is a warning. A warning concerning the future, and the present

    WE KNOW THE DAYS ARE COMING And they are here now! 1 John 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: God never meant our Bibles to be stuck in one or even two scopes of time. God meant them to have a three-fold impact on our lives. Yes, there is quite a bit of history, biblical history in the Scriptures. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principles Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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    We can learn a great deal from the way Paul and Barnabas went into a dark world with the light of the gospel. And things really haven’t changed all that much. People are still people, and they still need the gospel.

    Passage: Acts 14:8-20 Intro: When New Tribes Missions goes into a new area, they have a plan. 1. it involves the missionaries living among the people, in order to demonstrate the unique life of the follower of Jesus Christ. 2. it involves learning the language and the culture of the people they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lesson 4: The Best And Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2006
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    The top ten Best and Worst of Times in regards to Christ’s return.

    A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you . . . the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. “Many shall run to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
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    Teaching on what conflict is, responses to conflict, and dealing with conflict.

    *Note: this is from teaching from our Church of God State Headquarters under Jerry Chitwood. I thought it would be great to share. I also have powerpoint if you will email me at: theedster13@yahoo.com also mention the teaching. I did organize it but did not put all of it together. Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    No Reason To Run Out Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
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    Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of fuel on the Holy Spirit.

    No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of gas? It can be embarrassing. It can be inconvenient. Your driving down the road on a mission to get somewhere, then your car starts to stutter and stall, and then just gives out. You pull over to the side of the road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Versus The Occult

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
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    In Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Moses addresses the people just before they cross the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land and drive out the pagan nations.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Definition of the term occult: The definition is very broad. It includes everything from the most blatant Satan worship to the most commonly accepted use of horoscopes. As examples I would mention séances, necromancy, and all forms of communicating with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Ammunition Of The Spirit

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
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    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Ammunition of the Spirit

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Ammunition of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-18 Message in a sentence - The freedom Christ promises, the freedom to love and serve others, is the fruit of walking in the Spirit. Two weeks ago I shared that the freedom the gospel promises is Spirit empowered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Others Find Freedom

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Others Find Freedom

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,116 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom Luke 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Justice For All

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 13, 2013
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     | 13,120 views

    Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

    Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24 “Justice for All” INTRODUCTION Imagine participating in a worship service, which you believed was an unusually powerful service. The hymns were uplifting, the sermon was insightful and inspirational, and the prayers echoed the prayers of your heart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejected! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2017
     | 5,920 views

    Jesus was not just left behind, but hatefully rejected for our good.

    Rejected! (Mark 15:1-20) 1. UPI article: “An Indiana man enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union to help win his fight against the state for a custom license plate reading, "ATHE1ST." “Chris Bontrager said a letter from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles did not cite a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible