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  • Jim Kilson avatar

    The God Of Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
     | 5,478 views

    Part 1 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: It is the number one problem in the Bible—more than 1,000 verses speak of it. More than 50 of the laws in the first five books of the Bible are directed against it. In Judaism it was one of only four sins to which the death penalty was attached. Yet we skip over it as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Has Some Big Windows...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 2,802 views

    GOD IS NEVER CAUGHT BY SURPRISE.Do we really trust his plan? The plan may take us to the back side of the desert? Is that still God? Beware the negative message can be deadly?

    GOD HAS BIG WINDOWS... IN ONE DAY... ACCEPT NOTHING LESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Job 14:14 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loaded - Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 13, 2014
     | 5,953 views

    We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded

    Loaded Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen: The Other Side Is Calling

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 5,472 views

    God's plan is much bigger than just staying in the boat... launch out into the deep... The storms may rage, but there is a work on the OTHER SIDE.

    IN MY BOAT, HEAR THE CALL TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of the fodder for this lesson adapted from Wilfredo De Jesus, (Pastor Choco), Chicago, Illinois. I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT? BETWEEN PASSION AND A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Church-Equipping People Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015
     | 4,739 views

    Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

    1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Be Born Again?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 4,915 views

    What must I do to be born again?

    Start with the background • Jesus had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Celebration • The sale of cattle and doves and the privilege of exchanging money were permitted in the temple court as a convenience for pilgrims who would need animals for sacrifice and temple shekels ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Miracles

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,458 views

    The first Miracle of Jesus, turning the water into wine.

    Today I’d like to talk about Miracles John 2:1-11 (Jesus performed His 1st Miracle / Elaborate / Some Big Some Small / Jack Cancer John 2:1-11 Read Now Does it seem strange to you that Jesus would pick a wedding as the place to launch His Ministry? • Maybe even • Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tares And Wheat

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,541 views

    Believers and unbelievers, good and bad, all people are mixed together and one day God will separate the two. in the meantime, we have a responsibility to resolve conflict in a Godly manner.

    Tares and Wheat Matthew chapter 13:24-13:30 36-43 Introduction- We continue to study in Matthew the words of Jesus giving us life application lessons. Text- Matthew 13:24-30 How many at times believe that life for an unbeliever seems to be better than the life of a believer? How many feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Controlling The Tiny Terror

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,973 views

    This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

    Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Wise Father's Instruction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,501 views

    Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

    PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Only Knows

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011
     | 4,623 views

    A Rubik’s Cube puzzle has only 26 little cube parts but over 43 quintillion ways to arrange them with only one being right. Only God can takes the bits and pieces stored in our minds and make them come so they all work together for our good.

    WARNING.... We will look a a few New Testament passages from Peterson’s Message Bible. If you can sit tight through that then you will enjoy what I have to tell you. Around 700 BC the great prophet Isaiah spoke of a day when many people would compare their own pointless, confused lives with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Mick Jagger Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Life "under the sun" has no satisfaction!

    THE MICK JAGGER SYNDROME ECCLESIATES 6:1-12 Introduction: The title was borrowed from a line in Ed Young’s book Been There, Done That and Now What? Mick Jagger is a rock star. He’s the lead man for the group called “The Rolling Stones.” In the 60’s one song shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ulysses Mckneely avatar

    Favored To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Ulysses Mckneely on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Forgiveness is essential in the Christian walk; but how many can forgive while vengence is at their fingertips?

    FAVORED TO FORGIVE GEN. 45:1-5 PT3(Getting over myself) Sermon by Rev. U.R. Mckneely II 6/6/2010 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi criminals and bringing them to justice. He is often asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Four Men Of Faith And Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,144 views

    Bringing people to Jesus is a partnership. We encourage one another to witness and tell the good news to others about Jesus and His forgiving power. Jesus alone can forgive sin.

    Four Men of Faith Mark 2:1-12 One of the challenges we have in witness to people who have not yet become believers is to communicate in a language they understand. Sometimes our tendency is to use language of the church, “Christianize.” Words like regeneration, propitiation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist