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    Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011
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     | 6,209 views

    The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

    Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Be Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011
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     | 14,391 views

    1- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been saved and called 2- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given grace 3- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given a ministry

    INTRO.- ILL.- The London Missionary Society almost lost the most prominent missionary of the nineteenth century when they were considering him because the candidate forgot his sermon. Had it not been for one member of the society’s board, they probably would have rejected the young man. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Wants You Series

    Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Oct 28, 2011
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    God Wants You To Be All That You Can Be.

    By: Rev. Hipolito L. Lorenzo Intro: Uncle Sam Wants You The image of Uncle Sam was shown publicly for the first time, according to some, in a picture by Flagg on the cover of the magazine Leslie's Weekly, on July 6, 1916, with the caption "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" More than four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 7,517 views

    THIS MESSAGE WAS A 4TH OF JULY SERMON DEALING WITH FREEDOM AND TRUTH.

    HFL ARLINGTON PLACE JULY 3, 2009 JOHN 8;31-38 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thorns Of The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 5,380 views

    Compassion, ministry endurance, hope

    THORNS OF THE FLESH 2 Cor. 1:3-11 (p816) Sept. 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s not the first time I’ve heard of a team or a class doing this…and I’m sure it won’t be the last… But it makes my heart smile a little every time I read about an entire team shaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012
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    In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Je

    In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Jesus came to him. The woman with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Divided Opinions About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
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     | 5,998 views

    This passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus.

    Tonight’s passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus. READ v.37. You might recognize these words of Jesus. He spoke similar words to the woman at the well. The Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 6,223 views

    Man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. He can’t see into the future or into the next world. He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. He can’t see the real meaning, significance,

    Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting that man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. - He can’t see into the future or into the next world. - He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relationship Of Believers To Religionists

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
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     | 4,405 views

    Persecution can cause the believer to stumble and fall. It can cause us to sometimes question our own beliefs. It can cause us to weaken and return to the way of false religion. It can make us not want to witness. And sometimes this persecution can ca

    So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight we move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking, Yet Questioning

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 4,124 views

    Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

    Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Charge Of Insanity

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 5,180 views

    The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

    Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
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     | 5,190 views

    Those who opposed Jesus were puzzled by His death and resurrection and ascension. It was hard for them to grasp its meaning and to believe in Him.

    We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Search For Utopia And Light

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,296 views

    It’s the message that needs to be proclaimed to the world. Man’s search for an earthly deliverer or Messiah is futile. Man’s earthly search for utopia is futile.

    Tonight’s study will not be as long as others have been. We are only going to look at 4 verses tonight. READ. Jesus has just tried to explain to the Pharisees that He is the Light of the world. Of course they didn’t believe it. The Pharisees had just asked Jesus to show them His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,668 views

    Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

    Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Embodiment Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 15,352 views

    We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.

    Tonight we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last week, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. Tonight we pick it up there. READ 8. Philip’s request was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist