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  • Steven Shubert avatar

    The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

    The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret Life Of A Stiff

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,408 views

    How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

    Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

    Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Do We Think Jesus Is Coming Back Or Not?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    This sermon encourages us to watch, to wait, to be alert, to be on our guard, and not to worry. This is an encouragement to remember and believe that Jesus will indeed return with great power and glory, and to remember it whatever our current circumstance

    If I were to hand out confidential voting papers on which you can vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, I wonder what the results would be …(long pause). You want to know what the question is, don’t you! It’s this: Will Jesus return? Is He coming back? Yes or no. Mark chapter 13 is not easy to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
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    How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

    The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Gospel

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,512 views

    THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

    THIS GOSPEL HEBREWS 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: THE WAY TO SALVATION IS NOT THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS OF PLATO, SOCRATES, OR ARISTOTLE. NOR IS THE WAY TO SALVATION ROOTED IN THE POLITICAL CONCEPTS OF CAPITOL HILL. FOR YEARS, MILLIONS HAVE TRIED TO COME TO CHRIST BY MANY MEANS. HOWEVER, MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,353 views

    Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

    Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,398 views

    The beginningof the gospel of Mark and the purpose of the life of John the Baptist.

    “Breathless” A Study of the Gospel of Mark “The Beginning” February 24, 2008 Me: I love movement and action. I am constantly moving. Even when I am sitting totally still, I fidget and move to the point where I drive people around me crazy. But I love action and excitement. Everyone does. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2011
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    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14

    Be Like The Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 13:14 Romans 13:14 But be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see what you do, they will see Christ. Don't think about how to satisfy the desires of your sinful self. I. Be Like the Lord Jesus Christ II. People Will See Christ Not You III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

    Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Lessons From The Animals

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 24,819 views

    The man of God (Job) tells us to ask the beasts and see what we could learn from them. Even animals can teach us spiritual character.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE ANIMALS Text: Job 12:7; 35:11 Intro: It is written that though man and beast were both created on the 6th day, men did not originate from animals (Gen. 1:24-31). Man and beast were separately created. In the Bible we see that men are compared to animals. The Bible teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stay With It Until The End

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

    This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Defeated Death Series

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,121 views

    There were certain people in the Corinth church who taught there was no resurrection from the dead! Paul confronts them with hard evidence...

    www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION: Corinth was the center of the Epicurean philosophy, which said that, because there is no eternity, man should eat, drink, and be merry on earth. Part of this Epicurean mentality had filtered into the church. Specifically, there were those in the church who taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2012
     | 2,997 views

    As the Synod Fathers gather to begin the year of faith, we consider the role of the Church as she takes up the mission of Christ to bring together all the people of the world in praise and obedience.

    October 8, 2012 Monday of 27th Week in Course Vatican II As we begin the year of faith this week, I feel called to begin a new sermon series, setting for my theme the Holy Father’s admonition to return to the Documents of Vatican Council II. The Fathers of the Church were particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Woman, A Child And A Dragon Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 25, 2013
     | 5,240 views

    In chapter twelve we see three characters presented as a woman, a child and the dragon.

    A Woman, a Child and a Dragon Revelation 12:1-17 In the later verses of Chapter eleven we mention that God is preparing this world to become the kingdom of His Son. Here in Chapter twelve we have one who is doing everything possible to prevent the will of God. Satan is has been opposing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist