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  • C Jordan avatar

    Brand New Day Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    God wants us to experience a brand new day! His plan for us includes a new beginning, new hope, and new faith. In Christ Jesus, all things will become new.

    BRAND NEW DAY: RESURRECTION SUNDAY INTRO TO TOPIC: What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to us today? • “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18). THE BIG IDEA: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Freedom Through Self-Denial

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,324 views

    On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

    Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The (How To) Of True Potential

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

    1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,450 views

    With Christ Jesus we have a way through our troubles in life.

    A Bridge over Troubled Waters Matthew 8:23-27 In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unleash The Power Of God's Word In Your Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 11, 2008
     | 15,115 views

    Jesus has promised that if we will abide in His Word, we will encounter a living truth that will bring us lasting freedom from sin. It’s time to unleash the power of God’s Word in our lives.

    UNLEASHING THE POWR OF GOD’S WORD IN OUR LIVES OPENING TEXT: “The law of the LORD is perfect, REVIVING the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, MAKING WISE the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, BRINGING JOY to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stop Snorkeling And Learn To Scuba Dive Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    This is the final message in our Contrarian’s guide series. It’s all about learning to go deep with God.

    For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at stuff that goes contrary to popular opinion. Things like less instead of more, and living for more than me as number one, and how to slow down instead of hurry. It’s been a fun series for me personally, because I think I fall victim to the normal, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Mouth Insert Foot Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 3,403 views

    Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue.

    Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue. We have titled tonight’s message “Open Mouth, Insert Foot.” Have you ever done that? Illustration: Children are good at doing this…of course they don’t realize it because they don’t know any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Peace?

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,399 views

    Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

    Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Jesus' Preaching

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

    We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Comfortable Or Conformable Series

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,376 views

    Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

    Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passing On Of A Legacy

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,786 views

    An up-lifting message for our dad's

    The Passing On Of A Legacy I Kings 2:1-12 KJV (Thanks to my dear friend, Missionary Billy Sampson (GPA) for this thought) Introduction: The word ‘legacy’ in the Webster’s Dictionary means something inherited. Today we are going to look at a few points in the bible related to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pocket Full Of Rocks

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,307 views

    5 Smooth stones used facing Giants

    POCKET FULL OF ROCKS II Sam. 21:15-22; I Sam.17:40 Introduction: Ever wondered why David picked up 5 smooth stones from the Brook, I started looking into this thought a little bit more and found some enlightening things about this thought. I have found in II Samuel 21:15-22 tells of 4 more giants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Majesty Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,581 views

    When you think of mercy, what do you think of? More importantly, how does mercy apply to you?

    The Majesty of Mercy Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 36 Main Verse: Psalms 36:5 - Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. The Introduction The subject of mercy is so expansive and wonderful that time could not allow for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises In The Night

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,542 views

    When life gets too hard, instead of turning away from God, we should be reaching out for God’s hand that is reaching out for you.

    Psalm 138 reads, “I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name, For Your loving kindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. In the day when I cried out, You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eyes Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,150 views

    Did you ever feel like someone was watching you? When you were all alone? God is watching us and our lives are like an open book to Him

    The Eyes of the Lord Griffith Baptist Church – 7/20/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 38 Main Verse: Psalms 38:9 - Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee. The Introduction God’s Retribution - 38:1-3 Sin’s Ramifications - 38:4-10 Other’s Reactions - 38:11-12 Personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist