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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Will You Do With The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 3,067 views

    • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their w

    Illustration: • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their waists. Used in fashion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008
     | 6,302 views

    Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

    Celebrity Adoption is all the rage — the more exotic the setting the better. Angelina Jolie became the poster child for international adoption, traveling the world to rescue babies from tough places. Mohawked son Maddox was first, adopted from Cambodia in 2002. After Brad Pitt signed on as dad, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Cycles Of Disobedience

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
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     | 8,112 views

    A look at the period of the Judges

    Today, we are going to look at several hundred years of tragedy. It is found recorded for us in the book of Judges. turn with me to Judges 2. If you are using one of the bibles in the seat racks, it is on page _____. Today we pick back up in our journey through the Old Testament. We learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mentoring

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 7,073 views

    Mentoring lessons from the life of Elisha

    Elisha - Mentoring - July 31, 2005 - 1 Kings 19:15-21 Do you know anyone who likes to carry the past around with them? You know that you are always going to hear the same old stories from them of the hurt and pain that they experienced that has “crippled” them emotionally. Maureen was like that - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    This sermon explains three different types of encounters with Christ

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "No Longer Bound"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 22, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 48,848 views

    The demon possessed man of Gadaranes was bound by about 6000 demons, but when they people of the city came to see what happened they found he was No Longer Bound.

    “No Longer Bound” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 5 : 1-9 & 15 Opening: It is often said that the greatest accomplishment the devil has done is that he convinces people that he does not exist. What the devil does so many times is he tries to cause people to believe that some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    No Shortcuts On The Fatherhood Trail

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,626 views

    There are no shortcuts for dads on along the fatherhood trail.

    Cornerstone Church June 18, 2006 NO SHORTCUTS ALONG THE FATHERHOOD TRAIL Matthew 7:13-14 Happy Father’s Day! I like Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Daily Asking For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    What a magnificent and awesome heavenly Father and Creator we have! Each of the key areas that He instructs us to petition Him for, are related to the vital areas of life!

    Cornerstone Church March 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 4: DAILY ASKING FOR GOD’S PROVISION Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Bless The Lord?

    Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,562 views

    REASONS FOR PRAISE

    Why Bless The Lord? Sunday June 8, 2008 Psalms 103:1-5 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can I Trust Him?

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    We can trust God with everything. He is not a failure and is not wrong, no matter what is going on in our lives.

    Christianity 101: Can I Trust Him? Romans 9:1-33 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, May, 2008 Not long ago, I took a walk in my neighborhood. It was early. As I turned a corner, there before me were two huge dogs. They were on the loose and they looked hungry. Immediately, I stopped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    How Does A Mature Disciple Look Like Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,539 views

    Be Perfect series presents selected topics from Matthew 5-8 containing Jesus’ call to maturity for those who follow Him.

    BE A TELEIOS! (MATURE) Matthew 5:33-48 A mature person is a follower of Christ who through persistent study of the Word, backed up by a completely surrendered life, and transformed by the amazing empowerment of the Holy Spirit, has learned to respond to life’s challenges in ways that are good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ben Peak avatar

    God's Guide To Proper Fashion

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

    You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ben Peak avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

    Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    The God That I Serve Is Still Able

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 94,608 views

    The ability of God and the faith of His people must merge and integrate in order to experience the miraculous.

    This particular passage of Scripture extracted out of the Holy and Righteous Word of God—deals definitively with three boys of Hebrew origin of Jewish descent and ancestry. It was after the Babylonian army had spread its empire from India to Ethiopia—that Jerusalem (the place of peace; the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Cordeiro avatar

    Building Margins And Resources Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

    Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational