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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Where Are They?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,901 views

    We can be made "whole" through our faith in Christ Jesus.

    Where Are They? Luke 17: 11-19 Intro: One of my favorite movies is “Independence Day” --- In it people band together who would not normally be together to fight a common enemy, aliens. “MISERY LOVES COMPANY.” This story of 10 lepers like that story – united in their desire for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lip Synching Christians Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
     | 639 views

    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This lesson is about Christians speaking the Word of God that they thgemselves do not believe fully. We all have areas where we lip synch and this lesson addresses that.

    “Lip-Syncing” Christian? Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Bandits Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2014
     | 6,009 views

    1) Legalism (Colossians 2:16–17), 2) Mysticism (Colossians 2:18–19), and 3) Asceticism (Colossians 2:20–23).

    People celebrate occasions for different reasons. Some have particular social conventions, sports milestones, famous people, or plain civic holidays. Noticing all the fireworks trailers around, we know we have reached just such an occasion. Victoria day is a uniquely British celebration, that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What We Need To Learn From Jonah

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    Valuable lessons to learn about God and ourselves as we look into Jonah’s story.

    What we need to learn from Jonah by Andrew Chan PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 1 Introduction: An angler at the fishermen’s club was describing his toughest catch. “After 3 hours I landed this terrific monster of the sea” he said. “I saw the pictures and he was only 6 inches long,” said one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Moments At The Cross

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to take the things that create problems in their relationshhip with God the Cross and leave them there.

    Moments at the Cross Rom 11:27, 1 John 1:9, 1 Cor 13:5, Col 3:13, Rom 8:32, John 14:1-3 April 8, 2003 I. In the last few weeks I have taken us to the Cross several times to look at the different articles that are have something to do with Jesus’ death. A. We have looked at the spit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You ... You Might Be

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

    Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unusual Love Series

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,188 views

    This is a message about loving one another.

    Unusual Love I Peter 1:22 (From Reader’s Digest) I was attending a junior stock show when a grand-champion lamb, owned by a little girl, was being auctioned. As the bids reached five dollars per pound, the little girl, standing beside the lamb in the arena, began to cry. At ten dollars, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,882 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Holistic? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,479 views

    What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No. Holism is a very powerful biblical idea.

    Following Jesus in Holistic Community What Is Holistic? 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 July 13, 2008 What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No, not really. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Heroes Fail Us Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    Samson had all the resources to be a great hero, except for one thing, a powerful lust. What makes this man a candidate for the hall of fame in Hebrews 11:32? What makes us potential heroes for God?

    WHEN HEROES FAIL US Are there any heroes left? Do you have anyone in your life you would consider a hero? Are there men or women who you look up to? Our children and teenagers look up to a variety of stars as models to follow. Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers have captured the younger hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Profit Or Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,834 views

    Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

    Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Irresistible To God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 3,059 views

    Part 2 - God cannot resist true humility in his children.

    A couple of weeks ago, as I was finishing our teaching on the life of Moses, I told you that I have a weakness for heroes. A part of what makes heroes so attractive is their rugged independence. They just don’t need anyone else…however, that’s really not a strength. In fact I need to learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Ely avatar

    This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,482 views

    Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

    This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Christianish? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,379 views

    First message in a Summer Sunday Series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

    Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 1- Are You Christianish? Introduction: So, here we are on the first Sunday in July, kicking off our Summer Sunday Series. In a way, it’s kind of sad that we’re starting this particular series in the summer, seeing as from now until September our members are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Money Matters Simplified Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
     | 3,973 views

    A LIFE SIMPLIFIED GETS A HANDLE ON FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL WEALTH.

    Life Simplified Money Matters Simplified October 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION Good News and Bad News:  Recently American households have pared their debt (from $12.5 trillion to $11.6 trillion),  Most of that came from home foreclosures and defaults on credit cards.  89 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance