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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    God's Magnificent Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of the "Mona Lisa" fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. As God’s masterpiece, we are a portrait of sublime and radiant beauty!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Canvas Before Painting 2. Our Canvas During Painting 3. Our Canvas After Painting Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, I will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us a new creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Safety Realized(Getting To Normal) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    Eventually all on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those on the ark. When was salvation realized by those on the ark? Salvation is realized when...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—VICTORY In The MIDST Of DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SAFETY REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Me And The Mrs. Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 30,138 views

    If we do almost nothing for our children but give them a great marriage, then that counts for more than anything else. But to do that, you have to have guardrails.

    We are in Part Four of Guardrails. Everybody knows what a guardrail is. If you’ve been with us, you know that basically what we’ve done is we’ve taken the idea of a guardrail that we’re familiar with and see every single day, and we’ve come up with a parallel idea as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    As We Wait

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    waiting on God

    The season of Advent is characterized by an air of uncertainty as it looks backward to the birth of Christ and forward to His Second Coming. The first Sunday uses apocalyptic texts with sobering images and ideas of the coming judgment. It calls into presence the importance of the Advent season. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Followers Are Good Stewards Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 4,112 views

    Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series

    Followers Are Good Stewards Grady Henley Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Re-Marriage

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 23, 2019
     | 2,243 views

    A study in the book of Romans 7: 1 – 8: 4

    Romans 7: 1 – 8: 4 Re-marriage 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Free To Be Nothing

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

    Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be A Great Husband Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    Effective Family Living series Part 3

    How to be a great husband Last week we heard, “ how to be a great wife”. I live with danger when tackling that topic. If I didn’t get it right, I could get beat up at home. In fact some of you men came up to me and in a very manly way started sharing with me the bruises you suffered from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,073 views

    Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

    What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Are You Paying Attention?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    Few people make a conscious decision to reject God. Most people just never get around to making a commitment and drift right by the safe harbor of Heaven.

    “Are You Paying Attention?” Hebrews 2:1-4 Moms and dads are accustomed to dishing out advice. To try and guide a son or daughter through the narrow straights of life is part of the responsibility of a parent. Some guidance, if not heeded, will cost, but the price is not too severe. “Brush your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What I Learned From Jesus' Mothers

    Contributed by Don Hawks on May 8, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    Today’s lesson for this Mothers day worship service is "What I Learned from Jesus’ Mothers"—yes that’s right Jesus had more than one mother.

    (Powerpoint presentation and audience outline accompanies this message). Slide 1 Happy Mothers Day to you from BUMC. If you are a mother or have been like a mother to someone please stand so we can recognize you. Today’s lesson for this worship service is What I Learned from Jesus’ mothers—yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Curing Stuckititis Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,092 views

    2 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Do you ever feel trapped as you realize you are stuck with someone? This message uncovers the key to curing a common condition called Stuckititus.  

    CURING STUCKITITIS Part 2 of Supernatural Transformation John 13:1-17 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. INTRODUCTION Dr. Harry Ironside was a great Christian leader in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    More Than A Fish

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    This message speaks about the fact that it is more than a fish sign on the back of the car that identifies us as people of faith.

    January 13, 2002 Hebrews 11:23-26 “More than a fish” INTRODUCTION How do you identify a Christian? How do you identify a person of faith? Is a person of faith one who has read all of the “Left Behind” series and who has recently purchased a CD by a Christian recording artist? We’ve come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Urgency Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 15,896 views

    Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

    "The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 2,767 views

    Spirituality and carnality are abolute states. You can KNOW FOR SURE how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and it’s totally a function of grace when you name your sins to God. It has NOTHING to do with works ("yielding", "surrendering", etc.)

    Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (1 John 1:9) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/spiritl.html] While the most confused issue for the unbeliever has to be the gospel with so many false choices and imitations, I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible