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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Children's Sermon: The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,925 views

    All our words carry weight and influence.

    Children’s Sermon The Power of Words Object: a can of cheap shaving cream. Objective: To show the children that their idle words carry weight and influence. Hi guys! It is sure good to see you today! Can I ask one of you to help me with something? I want you to take this shaving cream and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Right Reception Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    It is a bright shining light in a world filled with great spiritual darkness.

    THE RIGHT RECEPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD A. "YE RECEIVED IT NOT AS THE WORD OF MAN, BUT AS IT IS IN TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD." - 1 Thess. 2:13 1. A Bible Christian has a great deal to do with the Bible. To be informed in God’s word is: a. A great privilege b. A great ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Change Is Not A Four Letter Word

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,161 views

    Unless we are willing to be transformed into that which is good and acceptable and perfect to God our worship is in vain.

    Romans 12: 1 – 8 Change Is Not A “Four” Letter Word Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that you were given a teabag as you entered worship today. --- Remember the last time you were given something in worship by me? I asked you to take a silver dollar and turn it in $100,000. And now I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Describing God In One Word

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 35,130 views

    There are so many different words that can be used to describe God. But if you had to use just one, that word would be Holy.

    “Describing God in One Word” (Psalm 99) Have you ever had to look for the right word to describe something? A place (Man, that’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking), A smell (ugh, that’s awful, it’s horrible), How about a taste? (uuumm, good, rich, yummy) Sometimes it’s hard to put into words when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Word Into Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    4th of the Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This lists different ways we can get the Bible into our lives.

    2 Peter 1:19-21 – Getting the Word into Our Lives I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Becomes Flesh

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    Christmas 1 - God’s Word becomes flesh as Jesus comes to all of mankind and as believers become God’s children.

    JOHN 1:10-14 - Christmas 1 - January 1, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Awe and wonder fill our hearts as we look back at the past year and see how God has taken care of us every day. There is awe and wonder when we consider the infinite care and concern of our God who even knows the numbers of hairs on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "For” Life Changing Words

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    I. FORGIVE “If you want peace of heart” II. FORGET “If you want peace of mind” III. FORGO “If you want peace of the body” IV. FOR GOD “If you want peace for life”

    “FOR” LIFE CHANGING WORDS Phil. 3:13-14 Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Weakest Word In The English Language

    Contributed by Robert Nixon on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    The weakest word in the English lanquage is "if". If only.....If only keeps us living in the past. The strongest word in the English language is "If". If you believe you will see the glory of God.

    THE WEAKEST WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION: TEXT: John 11:17-35. What is the weakest word in the English language in the context of helping people? It is the word “if”. “If only......” (V.21 and 22). “If only....” is the weakest word in the English language because it hinders or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Many Words For Love? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    Part 1 - What is Love Series for Teens. Looks at 166 Greek and Hebrew words for love and what they mean as well as thir usage in the scriptures to better understand the limitations of our english language and understanding of what love truly means.

    SERIES: What is Love? Part 1 - How Many Words for Love? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org • Make a list of a few things you love. Greek & Hebrew words for LOVE 1. âhab – to have affection. Amos 5:15 2. ahăbâh – ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Being A Person Of Your Word

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,284 views

    : James Dobson: If you tell me the truth all of the time I can believe you all of the time, if you tell me the truth part of the time, I can’t believe you any of the time

    INTRO: Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. "Your cat died," the brother reported, then hung up. Myrick was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Meditate The Word Of God

    Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    Watch your thoughts; they become you words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

    How to meditate the word of God: Perhaps one of the most neglected disciplines in the Christian life these days is that of Meditation. I believe that very few Christians have been taught how important it is to pay close attention to what they think about. Consider the following: Watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take God At His Word

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,907 views

    Abraham received God’s promise but saw its fulfilment 25 years later. The long journey and wait saw his faith growing stronger and his understanding of God deepened.

    In Gen 12, God made a promise to Abraham, that • He will give Abraham a land – “the land I will show you” (12:1) • He will make him into a great nation; He will make his name great • He will be blessing, and become a blessing to others. The world will be blessed through him. Here we see the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Word "Joy" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    Jesus is our Joy

    Advent 2004 December 12, 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “Joy” Made Flesh Luke 2:10 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

    The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Word From Our Sponsor

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    Don’t Settle - don’t settle for sin over true pleasure, don’t settle for desserts when you can dig into the word on your own

    Title: A few words from our sponsor Text: 1 Cor 6:12 – 13a MP: Don’t use your liberty to settle for anything less than the fullness of God’s glory. We think that 30 second spots are unique to our generation 1. Everything is permitted, but not everything is beneficial a. Christian Liberty is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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