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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Divide It Right

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    God wants us to understand His Word.

    2 Timothy 2:15 Divide It Right Woodlawn Baptist Church July 24, 2004 Introduction Today I want to take a short break from our series in the book of Esther and speak to you about a subject that is going to become more and more of an issue as the day of Christ draws near, and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Rabbi Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

    Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer Is 4 Things ...

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    Understanding The Lord’s Prayer in 4 Parts

    The 4 Parts of Prayer Luke 11:1-4 Introduction We have been studying for a while now about the book of Revelation, and this morning I thought it would be important to take a small break and focus on prayer. As many Christians can testify too, prayer is extremely important. It is the vehicle we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Every Parent Needs To Know

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 4, 2007
     | 2,550 views

    A lesson to help parents understand and relate to their children.

    “What Every Parent Needs to Know” September 2, 2007 Intro: Last week we looked at what every kid needs to know. We discussed the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and the importance pf parents and the church working together to instruct their children biblically. Today we want to look at what parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    Understand Christ’s claim as the way to God.

    “Leaving that place, Jesus led his disciples to Jerusalem where they broke bread at Club Upper Room. There he addressed them again, saying, ‘I am one of the ways, one of the truths, and just one possible life. If you are basically a good person, you’re okay in my book. And if you choose to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can One God Be Three Persons? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    A guide to help ease understanding of the Holy Trinity.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith How Can One God Be Three Persons? Matthew 28:19; James 2:19 How many of you have seen the new advertising campaign on television for the store Staples? As you may already know, the slogan for the store is this: Staples – that was easy. To build off of this slogan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy For You Part 1

    Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Jan 6, 2007
     | 2,501 views

    understanding joy that can and will change your life.

    Joy for you part 1 by Rev. Irvin Mizell Philippians 1:1-2 This morning we embark upon a wonderful new experience. We will begin to examine Paul’s letter to the Philippians as we look for the secret to Joy. Join me as we look at Philippians chapter 1:1-2 Let me read you verses 1 and 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tyler Larson on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,970 views

    We need to understand the importance of the message of the Gospel.

    The Truth of the Gospel Galatians 1:6-9 Intro.: C.H. Spurgeon said, “Human nature’s way of salvation is, “Do, do, do.” But God’s way of salvation is, “Done, done, it is all done.” You have but to rely by faith on the atonement that Christ accomplished on the cross.” Since the message of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing Voices

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Understanding prayer as a dialogue rather than a monologue.

    17, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Hearing Voices Introduction: II. Statistics on Prayer According to a poll on prayer for Newsweek (3/31/97), the following percentage said: They ask for health or success for a child or family member when they pray -- 82 They ask for strength to overcome a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Those That Left Him

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    Understanding when families or members of the Church leave.

    THOSE THAT LEFT HIM Jn. 6:66 “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” INTRO: We know that Jesus is the Son of God. His ministry here on earth was successful even unto the cross. But, his earthly ministry still wasn’t one without problems. We read many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Best Counselor = God's Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT

    BIG IDEA: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT (:17) INTRODUCTION "Deal bountifully with Thy servant, That I may live and keep Thy word" If God were to bless us abundantly and give us our greatest desire, what would that be? The opportunity to continue to live a life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Us Part?

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

    Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Burden God Laid On Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 174 ratings
     | 32,750 views

    1- Lookinng but not understanding 2- Striving but not finding

    INTRO.- Who said? Double, double toil and trouble. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Macbeth. Actually, these are the words chanted by three witches in the play Macbeth, as they mix a potion. Sometimes in life it seems like we have nothing but trouble, double toil and trouble. Job 14:1 “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "This Is No Time To Quit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    A sermon with an emphasis on the Wesleyan understanding of Holy Communion.

    “This Is No Time to Quit” John 20:19-31 1 Kings 19:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org We sure had a big crowd here for Easter last Sunday! It was, by far, the biggest crowd we’ve had since I’ve been here. And, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,023 views

    To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

    PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist