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  • Créteur fabien avatar

    A Model Of Young Person For Our Time: Joseph

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    Joseph was a young person who can still mark us! Even thousands of years later! A dreamer that God employs...

    UN MODÈLE DE JEUNE POUR NOTRE EPOQUE : JOSEPH Lecture : Gense 37/ 34 ; 41/37-43. L=histoire de Joseph, n=est pas fictive c=est la pure réalité. Il est allé aussi bas que l=homme puisse aller, et il est aller aussi haut que l=homme puisse tre placé. D=un puits profonds  la ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

    THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,953 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Obedience Must Follow The Experience Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    From a series in the book of Mark...This sermon is a look at the importance of obedience to the Lord AFTER He answers our prayers

    "Obedience Must Follow the Experience" Mark 1:40-45 This morning, we will break this passage down in four sections: 1. The CRY FOR AN EXPERIENCE 2. A COMPASSIONATE DELIVERANCE 3. A COMMAND FOR OBEDIENCE 4. The CALAMITY OF DISOBEDINCE First, let?s take a look at the central character in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Off Your Ash

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

    "Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Into Your Hands

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    Even though Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John differ, in the accounts of Jesus’ passion, the fact that they all agree on is that he died.

    INTO YOUR HANDS LUKE 23:44-46 WE HAVE HERE THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, ACCORDING TO LUKE. MATTHEW, MARK, AND JOHN GIVE DIFFERENT LAST WORDS AS HE DIES. EVEN THOUGH THEY DIFFER, THE FACT THEY ALL AGREE ON IS, THAT AFTER THESE WORDS HE DIED. HIS DEATH HAD BEEN FORETOLD THROUGHOUT CHURCH HISTORY, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 241 ratings
     | 17,985 views

    In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

    Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Basin Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 63 ratings
     | 26,829 views

    What is the mark of Christ’s ownership of you? How can people know what Jesus has done for you?

    OPEN: When we go into a store, we oftentimes will look for name-brand products that we know we can trust. We’ll recognize those products by their trademarks or logos. (at this point we showed a series various trademarks from local companies) Companies spend thousands of dollars on a trademark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,615 views

    Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

    OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reality Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    The doctrine of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines of Scripture. An adaptation of a sermon by Mark Ainsworth found on SermonCentral.com.

    THE REALITY OF HELL Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series Sermon #5 Revelation 20:11-15; Selected Scriptures The Doctrine of Hell is so misunderstood and misrepresented today that most people’s only thought of it is using it as a curse. We watch society’s cartoon-portrayals of hell and laugh, We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marc Phillips avatar

    Why Am I Not Hated?

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Feb 19, 2015
     | 3,179 views

    Mark 13:13 says "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one that endures to the end, he will be saved."

    Why Am I Not Hated – Mark 13:13 As I was reading through this past couple of weeks, I found the book of Mark to be speaking directly to me. Last week we spoke about being politically correct, and I know that I didn’t use scripture from Mark, but I believe one of the verses that sparked ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Take Action Today!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011
     | 4,432 views

    In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

    Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Has Authority Over Unclean Spirits

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,721 views

    “And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” Mark 1:22.

    Mk. 1:21-28 Theme: Jesus has authority over unclean spirits Text: Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 The President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, has declared today a national day of prayer and thanksgiving to God and an Interdenominational service will be held at the Independence Square ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    What Final Hours? Jesus Christ Is Alive Forevermore! Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021
     | 1,841 views

    Mark 16 presents the glorious day of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and concludes with evidence that we worship a risen Savior.

    After Jesus was buried, His body lay in the tomb until early Sunday morning. The evening before, three women had bought spices to anoint the body, and came again to the tomb to complete their work. They were concerned that they could not get access to the tomb, for it had been sealed with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2021
     | 3,658 views

    Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. Our baptism also lays the foundation for our lives of faith.

    January 10, 2021 Baptism of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:4-11 New Beginnings Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ baptism. We mark this event every year on the first Sunday of Epiphany. Epiphany ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran