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  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Gold Standard Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    God doesn’t merely want to meet our expectations, God wants to raise our standards.

    The Gold Standard I want to apologize if what I’m about to share is repetitious. I think my opening illustration was shared with me by our friend and Chairman of Deacons, Robert Johnson, a few months ago, but I’m not positive. Anyway, in 1900, a company called the Detroit Automobile Company ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do You See What I See? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,505 views

    What does it mean to "examine yourself?"

    Do You See What I See? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis When I was in high school, there was this girl – let’s call her “Edith”. Everyone called her Big “Ed” because she was on the heavy side. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    God frees us to be other-oriented by giving us the mind of Christ.

    Scripture Introduction A turtle in Cleveland wanted to winter in Florida. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced two geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jaws clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the river into Kentucky, some other geese ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,015 views

    God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

    What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting For The Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,110 views

    God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

    Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,096 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 3,756 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Resisting Culutural Norms Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,189 views

    Exposition of Philemon 8-16 regarding the way Paul and Philemon handled a potentially painful situation.

    Text: Philemon 8-16, Title: Resisting Cultural Norms, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Today

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007
     | 2,789 views

    Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

    Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Ctwccofgw #2 - The Guarantee Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Second in the series based on The Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance."

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #2 – The Guarantee of Answered Prayer John 16:24 Have you ever bought anything on a “money-back, satisfaction guaranteed” deal? Usually those are a good thing, and I’m optimistic (or maybe naïve) enough to believe that most companies honor that. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Esteban Ulloa avatar

    Admirable Consejero

    Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,295 views

    Dios te ofrece nueva visión, nuevos oídos, nueva libertad y una nueva esperanza los cuales están disponibles para toda persona sobre el planeta tierra.

    ADMIRABLE CONSEJERO Isaías 35:5-6 Hay un diseño inteligente, un orden en el universo. El mismo Dios que ha hecho las estrellas ha puesto también un orden en nuestras vidas. El no quiere que vivamos en frustración, sino que insistentemente nos ofrece su consejo para que vivamos en orden. Quiero ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Uncommon Worship Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

    UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bode Ayodele avatar

    Understanding The Gates Of Life

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 93,911 views

    Understanding the gates of Life points out the significance of openings. Just as you have to be careful of those who come into you home, you must guard against what you watch, read or listen to if you do not want to introduce spirits of sin into your life

    By Bode Ayodele Gates and doors are very significant in the life of human beings. A city without a gate is open to various unwanted things and personalities. Just as in the physical, there are also spiritual gates and doors. Throughout the bible, roles played by gates, provide an important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unfiltered Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,001 views

    This message is a reflection after the viewing of the film "The Passion of Christ"

    The Unfiltered Cross--A Reflection on the Passion of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 INTRODUCTION On Saturday afternoon I finally got around to seeing the Passion. I have heard critics dismiss it for various reasons, and I have heard others applaud it—especially Christian leaders. I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist