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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005
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     | 5,522 views

    What is the truth? Is there a truth? Who knows the truth?

    Biggies. Those are big questions asked to Christian leader Ravi Zacharias at the University of Michigan. “Biggies” has been our series for the last few weeks. Two weeks ago, Designer genes. Did God really create the universe? The case for a Creator. Last week, Rolling stone. Did Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Of The Words Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

    I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
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    Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

    HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Holy Life

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
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    Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

    LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conflict Involving Satan Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    This is a message on eschatology taken from Pastor ALderman’s book on Revelation.

    CONFLICT INVOLVING SATAN Revelation 12:1-17 Conflict involving Satan has been going on at least since he originally appeared as a serpent in the Garden of Eden. His relentless evil has been going on without mercy for all of that time. There are no kind ways to refer to such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Reader Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2006
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     | 2,968 views

    Last in the series, "Life After the Wedding," this message features more spiritual perspectives on marriage, and practical tips for staying far from adultery.

    The Heart Reader Series: Life After the Wedding, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 26, 2006 David Flowers Big thought for today: If God wants marriages to be healthy, and if marriages are the product of a union between two spirit beings (which we are if you believe human beings have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 8, 2006
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    The first message in the 7 week series

    WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? • I have provided you with an outline of my message in your bulletin so you can follow along. • Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ready to start on this journey we’ve been planning now for a looooong time. • Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Relationships That Work: A Submissive Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,753 views

    We are to raise each other up.

    RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK: A SUBMISSIVE COMMUNITY Ephesians 5.21 S: Community C: A Submissive Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE TO RAISE EACH OTHER UP. ?: Who? Who are we to raise up? KW: Relationships TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 5 four relationships where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 5,081 views

    Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

    “The Mission of the Kingdom” Sunday, July 2, 2006 Matthew Chapter 9 Verses 9-13, 35-38 There’s a movie out now called Mission Impossible 3. I am not much of a fan of these movies but I do remember watching re-runs of the television show, the originals were a bit before my time. Each episode ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Teach Your Children Well Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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    A look at the family today.

    This morning we wrap up our series on the family with a look at teaching our children. What do parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and nursery workers need to know in order to give our children and teenagers the best possible chance at living life as God intended and enjoying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,423 views

    You are gifted by God to serve God.

    I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ichabod Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 66,553 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Ichabod – Glory of God (6) Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. However, one evening, while at a particular club, she heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

    James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus' Bible Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 145 ratings
     | 18,423 views

    Old becomes new as Jesus explains how He is the fulfillment of the law and prophets...The CULMINATION of the law, APPRECIATION for the law, and INTERPRETATION of the law. [5 mistakes the Pharisees made]. Link included to free PowerPoint.

    Jesus’ Bible Matthew 5:17 Think about it: All anyone had was their Old Testament, tho’ they didn’t call it that! God’s Word is under attack today, and we are called to defend it…all of it! And that’s just what Jesus did in our text. We continue looking at the greatest sermon ever preached, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Tongues The Initial Evidence Of The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,472 views

    Some churches claim that tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit, what do the Scriptures teach?

    Is Tongues the Initial Evidence of The Holy Spirit? As I have been to a number of Pentecostal churches, I noticed many of them teach that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit. For those unfamiliar with what speaking in tongues is, it is where someone speaks in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational