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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Speak In Parables? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Journey Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is more than just admiring Him from a distance or giving him our time on Sunday mornings. It is literally taking on the person, the mind, and the heart of Jesus. We are called to be worshippers with our whole lives not just an au

    The Journey of Transformation Romans 12:1-3 Kyle Idelman writes, It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was sitting in our sanctuary where 30,000 people would soon be coming to one of our Easter services. I had no idea what I was going to say to them. I could feel the pressure mounting. I sat there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Impossible Gift Series

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    We all deal with impossible situations in life, but the Impossible Gift from God was a reminder of his love and grace to us.

    Christmas Series: The Gifts of Christmas Title: The Impossible Gift Text: Luke 1:5-38 Purpose: Dealing with the impossible situations in life *************************************************************** Introduction Question: What is the Impossible Gift? - Is it someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Knock Knock Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    What makes Jesus sick? Typical churches are enough to turn his stomach.

    Knock Knock I don’t happen to be a coffee drinker but I have worked around a lot of people that are. I have noticed that many of them have a tendency of having several foam coffee cups on their desk, each with different levels of coffee. On occasion I have been around when the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Building Resumes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
     | 7,295 views

    Sermon 10 in the Series. (Ezra chapter 5) After the locals first attempted to stop the work on the Temple, they then tried to compromise the work on the Temple. "Let us build with you" was their cry. When Jerubabbel and Jeshua refused, they harrassed them

    The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will I Be Remembered By

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,034 views

    A message prepared for Memorial day, with a call to discern what legacy you are leaving.

    What Will You Be Remembered by? Matthew 26:6-13 * In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael wrote these words; “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.” * This is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True To God's Command

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010
     | 5,437 views

    A message about the attitudes we need to maintain in the midst of adversity

    Staying True to God’s Command I Peter 3:13-17 Since we are outdoors this morning, I thought I’d share this little article with you about comments made to the staff of the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Bridger – Teton National Forest in Wyoming. (Some people want convenience in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nehemiah - Just An Ordinary Guy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,362 views

    In every church there are 3 kinds of people: 1. Destructionists 2. Obstructionists 3. Constructionists ... Nehemiah is the perfect example of how to be the latter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Nehemiah-Just An Ordinary Guy Nehemiah 1:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NehemiahOrdinaryGuy.html The Bible sometimes compares the building of a work of God [church] with the building of a building. Acts 9:31 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trim Your Branches

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,744 views

    To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

    Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Exposition Of James 3 Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    This series dwells on viewing the book of James in its full context. This entire series is available as an ebook for the ipad via Itunes or for the Nook via Barnes & Noble’s website for the nominal fee of $4.95. A Conversational commentary

    CHAPTER THREE 3:1-12 Superior Faith Controls the Tongue As chapter three opens, James warns that very of his readers should aspire to the office of teacher because teachers are judged on a higher standard. Of course, by teachers he literally means those who want power within the church. They want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Sign Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 12, 2014
     | 5,900 views

    Waiting for God, Realizing God's Plan, Participating in His Power

    Road Trip #6 – Stop Sign Acts 2:22-24, 32-41 (p. 759) August 17, 2014 Introduction: It’s an octagon because scientists say this is one of the most attention getting shapes. (I think a donut shape or a drumstick shape is more attention getting). It’s red because that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boasting In The Most Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 5,761 views

    The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

    Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Consider Your Ways Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,097 views

    The Lord calls His people to consider their ways before Him.

    Consider Your Ways Haggai 1: 1-15 The setting for the book of Haggai comes at a crucial time in the nation of Israel’s history. He lived and prophesied just after the return of Israel from Babylonian captivity. In 538 B.C., Cyrus, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to return to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Your Covenant Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    Our greatest covenant relationship is to the Lord but our marriage is second to that and must be under the Lordship of Christ. The enemy attacks marriage in two different ways which impacts our relationship to God.

    Some of you have been married many years – much longer than me and my wife…some 30 years…some 40…one couple over 50 years. Isn’t that amazing! But how long have you been married to the Lord? How is that marriage? He is much more passionate about your relationship than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Peace With God Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2013
     | 6,301 views

    No God no peace, Know God Know peace. This has been seen on church signs for years. Through Jesus we can have much needed peace with God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? • Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ