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  • Michael Erickson avatar

    A Call To Ministry

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,720 views

    Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

    Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Childlike Trust Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    In this study we look at broken things - trust, relationships, and priorities. But we also see how by simple child like trust in God, that which is broken can be mended.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org Surrounded by plenty in this country we lose sight of the really important things. We live in such a throw-away society that we think having things is more important than having relationships, and in a time when people’s word means nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School For Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,361 views

    After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    We please God when we work together as part of His team – the church!

    Three weeks ago, I quoted Rick Warren who said, “You were made for a mission. God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission…” “Your life mission,” he goes on to say, “is both shared and specific. One part of it is a responsibility you share with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rich - Poor - Rich

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Paul sums up the meaning of the Incarnation in this one sentence: "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich."

    Rich – Poor – Rich 2 Cor. 8:9 Al Lingren, a professor at Garrett Evangelical Seminary, tells about taking his junior-high-school son fishing years ago. It was one of those days when the fish wouldn’t bite, so the two of them had a lot of time to talk. Out of the blue his junior-high son asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Must Through Many Tribulations...

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    Understanding how to obtain the blessings of suffering as Christians.

    WE MUST THROUGH MANY TRIBULATIONS... What is tribulation, but that very influence that brings us nearer to the heart of God than prayers or hymns? I think sorrows usually bring us closer to God than joys do, but sorrow, to be of use, must be endured, as Christ’s were, victoriously, carrying with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Searching For Wisdom

    Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,978 views

    Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

    SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Secret Sins

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,613 views

    One of Satan’s biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about.

    Purpose: To explain the folly and danger of trying to hide our sin. Aim: I want the listener to repent of and forsake sin of every kind. INTRODUCTION: One of Satan's biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about. "In the Scottish highlands is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving Thanks In All Things Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,999 views

    This is the sixth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution." There is power in thanksgiving during your trials. There are six reasons we can be thankful on our way from the problem to the solution.

    From The Problem to the Solution 6 – GIVING THANKS IN ALL THINGS This morning, we are continuing our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION Over the last few weeks and months, we've been talking about what it takes to get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Inexpressible And Glorious Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    We learn from this section that our joy is based on God's mercy, our inheritance, our faith, and God's prophesies and promises.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with this cartoon. 1. The cartoon shows a grumpy boy heading off to school with his dad reminding him: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. The boy replied: “I know ‘this is the day the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Let's Be Dream Builders

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,186 views

    There are Well Poisoner, Grass Cutters, and Dream Builders. Which one are you?

    Introduction 1. If you have ever visited the Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida, then you probably found it to be interesting, informative, and entertaining. a. The research, time and money that went into a place such as this are mind-boggling. b. When the Epcot Center was dedicated, Eric ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,806 views

    ’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Knowing God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,629 views

    The writer of Job explains to us the difference between human wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. How do we find wisdom?

    KNOWING GOD: THE SOURCE OF WISDOM Why do we need wisdom? Someone said that knowledge is the ability to take something apart; wisdom is needed to put it back together again. I am not sure where that saying came from but I think it makes partial sense. A young man in our congregation told me ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 445 ratings
     | 126,727 views

    1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

    It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed