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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Rags Or Robes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 28, 2006
     | 2,852 views

    Christmas Day changed a lot of people. Paul addressed some in the great city of Colossae – Christians who had a reputation of being strong believers, but had a little problem understanding why they were to act differently than the world. Don’t we all ha

    First Sunday After Christmas © As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Saved By A Faith That Works

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007
     | 3,410 views

    About your faith showing itself through your works.

    Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To See Who Jesus Was.

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    To show that the grace and love of Christ creates the miracle of the new birth in unlikely people.

    TO SEE WHO JESUS WAS... Luke 19:1 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 19:2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 19:3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 19:4 So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

    For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Abraham: Family

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,287 views

    The importance of family as seen in the life of Abraham

    Intro: We have just sung “Bind us Together”, and often we are anything but bound together: in the church, and in our families. We have spent some time this morning praying for our families, and I encourage you to continue to pray for your family and the families of the church throughout this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling Out In Confession Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    A look at the confession of David in psalm 51. David reveals a heart that is truly pursuing God

    Calling Out in Confession Psalm 51:1-17 Spring Life Series May 4, 2008 Morning Service Introduction In the late 1850’s immigrants from Europe settled in the hills of Appalachia and brought some strange and unique customs with them. One of the more unusual customs was that of the sin eater. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Aid Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 4,166 views

    We need to look at the Holy Spirit in this passage as somewhat of a rescue worker, He gives aid.

    Prayer Aid Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:26-27 Key verse: Romans 8:26 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    …because It Was Done So Quickly!

    Contributed by Kostas Emmanouilidis on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    Gypsy Smith, a British evangelist during the late 19th and early 20th century said the way to have revival is to draw a circle around yourself, get down on your knees and pray, “Lord send a revival and let it begin inside of this circle.” The reason I ch

    …Because It Was Done So Quickly! 2 Chronicles 29 The reason I chose this present passage to begin the New Year is given to us in verse 17. Everything that was carried out in this chapter occurs in the first month of the Jewish religious calendar, which corresponds with our March/April. What a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Provision Of The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,304 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ provides us with both the help and hope we need.

    It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the allied forces of the British, Dutch, and Germans under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where In The World Are You?

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on May 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Identifies 4 groups of people in the world today. The saved, the lost who think they are saved, the lost who know they are lost and those who do not care.

    Where in the world are you? John 10:10 GLGsr. In the movie “Schindler’s List”, the main character, Oskar Schindler was burdened with saving as many of the Polish Jews as he possibly could. Though he managed to save over 1100, At the end he is still burdened. He begins to run countless “What If” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Your Place Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 10, 2009
     | 5,944 views

    How do you get a sense of well being, identity and purpose? Is it by how you feel inside and how you compare to others outside? Paul gives us some wonderful advice on how to deal with this as a member of the body of Christ.

    Last time we talked about how to respond to God’s mercy—by making ourselves available to God by putting ourselves on the altar as a living sacrifice, shunning the molding of the world on our character externally, while embracing the transformation of our character internally by the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Returning

    Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

    The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To See God's Way Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    Vision comes from clearly seeing what God has planned from the foundation of the world in Jesus. He calls us to develop fully devoted followers, those that do what He says because they love Him. We must have eyes only for Jesus if we are to succeed.

    Intro: The entire message of Hebrews seems to be that there is something better. What we find is that faith in Jesus doesn’t take away from our lives actually it brings better things. As I like to say, “The longer you know Jesus the gooder life gets.” Hebrews is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Being Leaders Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    Part IV of the Four-Part Vision: We look at how God led his people and how He used leaders to lift up a vision among his people. We examine the important questions: Who should lead? and What is important for leaders?

    Text: Jesus called them together. He said, “You know about the rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around. Don’t be like that. Instead, anyone who wants to be important among you must be your servant. And anyone who wants to be first must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sardis—wake Up! Church…

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021
     | 4,263 views

    These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

    Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal