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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,702 views

    What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

    “When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Am I? (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 2, 2015
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    Our identity in Christ is very important. We can attribute our self worth to various things but it needs to come from how God sees us and what he has said we are. One of the things God has called us is his child. But what does that mean?

    WHAT AM I? (part one) INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago I preached on how we are the bride of Christ. I got to thinking about how else the bible describes what we are in Christ. Our identity in Christ is very important. We need to see ourselves in the truth of what God has declared us. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015
     | 6,210 views

    Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

    “Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Wrong Decisions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
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     | 13,263 views

    How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

    Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
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     | 14,462 views

    When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

    Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
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     | 11,030 views

    Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

    Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love - God's And Ours

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 17, 2011
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     | 6,125 views

    Love of God is essential for us to love others.

    Text: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). When you think of the word “love” what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of a personal affection for another person. This person could be family or friend. Maybe you think of having a very close association or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Must I Not Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,091 views

    Too many people try to add to God's simple plan of salvation. Paul said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."

    What Must I Not Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:25-34 In this chapter of Acts, we see the Apostle Paul, the great evangelist, and Silas, his co-labourer, preaching and teaching in Philippi. Paul was preaching in the streets and the bible says, a “certain damsel possessed with a spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Offers The Best For Free

    Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011
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     | 13,771 views

    The Gifts of God are free but they won't be of any value to the one who does not take them and apply them to his/her life.

    God Offers the Best for Free Sunday, July 24, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May The Spirit of God is calling out this morning. He is calling out to every man, woman and child in this world. God is reaching out, with open hands that are filled with good things; and it’s all for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011
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     | 7,075 views

    Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

    Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Roman Catholic Before But Not Anymore, Why? Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    I Am A Roman Catholic Before But Not Anymore, Why?

    I Am A Roman Catholic Before But Not Anymore, Why? An eye-opener to all my fellow Roman Catholics Top 20 Evil Acts Roman Catholics Do 1. Idol Worship: Exodus 20:3-5: You shall have no other gods before me. 'You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patience In Its Work Clothes

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011
     | 4,801 views

    Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

    Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,540 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Rooster Call Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2011
    based on 167 ratings
     | 52,755 views

    Roosters are used to wake people up. But what did Jesus use the Rooster to "wake" Peter up to?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever fallen asleep in Church? (Wait for a show of hands) Most people have – at least once. ILLUS: In the days of the Pilgrims, churches had a person they called a “tything man”. His job was to keep people awake during the sermons (usually 2 to 3 hours in length) by using ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Cost Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 4,276 views

    EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

    The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist