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  • alexander john avatar

    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,014 views

    The role of ministry in spiritual growth

    Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

    The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving To The End Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    Malachi #8

    Serving to the End Malachi 3:13-18 A man stopped by a house with a sign out front that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “So, what’s your story?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Animal Farm Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,628 views

    Daniel’s vision of the future is amazing. But it is a solemn reminder Jesus is going to return and one day all of those who don’t know Him will be sentenced at the Great White Throne Judgement.

    INTRODUCTION English writer George Orwell is perhaps best known for his work 1984 (written in 1949), in which he introduced the idea that “Big Brother is watching.” It is almost scary to read it today because it seems strangely prophetic of the ability of big government to monitor your phone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert McKenzie avatar

    Hope For Hurting Parents Series

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 43,806 views

    These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

    HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lies, Lying And Liars

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 27,258 views

    The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

    Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perks Of Being God's Children Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    Three of the many incredible benefits of being God’s children.

    We’re in the series, “Made to Count, Am I Living a Life that Matters?” and so far we’ve seen that FELLOWSHIP and LOVE are integral parts of making our lives matter. If we want to live in a way that brings both recognition to God and significance and meaning and joy to our lives we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Can God Do In My Life? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    This is part 1 of a series of sermons on What God is doing in the lives of people at Bethany Church.

    The question I have for you today is this: Why did God choose Noah? When God destroyed the world with a flood, there were approximately one million people living. So Noah was really one in a million. Why did God choose to work in Noah’s life? Imagine if you were God, what kind of person would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Keys To Happy Life

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 138 ratings
     | 42,866 views

    To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances, To seek him the greatest adventure, To find him the greatest human achievement.

    Let us start by saying the following prayer points: 1. Every closed door of blessing, open, in the name of Jesus. 2. Every pillar of witchcraft in my family, die, in Jesus’ name. 3. Every dark power that has ever visited me at night, what are you waiting for? Die, in Jesus’ name. 4. O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revive In 2005 Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying.

    Revive in 2005 – Part 3 Thesis: For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying. Opening Illustration: From the Quickening Our clip illustrates from history and current day stories the power of revival to transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

    Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goldsworthy avatar

    Elijah: From The Pinnacle To The Pits Series

    Contributed by Michael Goldsworthy on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    How God wants to meet you and use you in the dark times of your life.

    ELIJAH: FROM THE PINNACLE TO THE PITS (1 KINGS 19) ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD (pt 4) Intro - Having to look up what Pinnacle means - Need to set up the story – a brief history - All the incredible things that God had done to him and through him in chapters 17-18 - God fed him during a drought by having ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

    Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Learning To Walk His Walk Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

    0900: Learning to Walk His Walk Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 19, 2006 **** “24” video clip on special ops. I’m going to give you a opportunity to be a CTU agent today and train for a covert operation (just like the one you just saw!) This is of course a training session. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Women In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 36,901 views

    This is a scholarly study of women in ministry. I realize all will not hold to my conclusions. This research resulted in three sermons. 1. Women In Creation. 2. Women’s Leadership Throughout the Bible. 3. Dealing with problem texts.

    [This is a scholarly study of women in ministry. From this came three sermons on the Role Of Women in Ministry. I realize all will not hold to my conclusions. The sermons I preached were: 1. Women In Creation. 2. Women’s Leadership Throughout the Bible. 3. Dealing with problem texts.] Women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational