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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Bring The Book

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    A message encouraging the importance of reading Scripture daily.

    Bring The Book Nehemiah 8:1-3 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spoke unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel. [2] And Ezra the priest brought the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taming The Troublemaker Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    3rd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 3 TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Finish this statement for me. "Sticks and Stones may _____ __ _____, but _____ ____ ______ ____ ___." How long did it take you to learn that little saying may be the dumbest..and the most untrue statement? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Grief Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    “Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
     | 2,181 views

    Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Bible Is The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    In this Scripture we see one of the strongest statements there is for the authenticity, the wealth and the power of the Bible

    Intro: During the Great Depression, there was a man named Yates who lived in Texas and owned a sheep ranch. But his financial situation was so strained he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost everything. -Every day Yates and his family did all they could to keep food on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk To Your Tears

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,694 views

    Tears have a great purpose in your life. Sometimes pain is a very valuable gift.

    Psalms 126:5-6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. l. INTRODUCTION -- TEARS A. General -Even after having spent twenty years working in the medical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Make Me Laugh

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,892 views

    Psalm 2 says that God laughs. What does it mean to say that God laughs? Does he laugh at us? When and why?

    Everybody enjoys a good laugh. A person who does not like to laugh is indeed in the pit of depression. Laughter is an universal language. Everyone understands a laugh. It is universal because it knows no international boundaries. From the burning desert of the Sahara to the frigid wastes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    (Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

    A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 6

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    Part 6 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    (1)In the book, Living Your Strengths, we read, ‘One of the most common mistakes people make in their spiritual lives is to focus on the steps to spiritual growth rather than on the outcomes of spiritual growth.’ (2)Then in his book Ancient-Future Time, Robert Webber wrote, ‘As far back as I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pre-Requisites For Reaching Your Full Potential For God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,960 views

    First expository sermon in four-part series on the book of Colossians.

    We’re beginning a new series today on "Reaching Your Full Potential For God." This is not just a series on advancing your personal goals. There’s nothing wrong with that, I just want you to know that this is not going to be a Tony Robbins seminar. It’s good to want to be a better student, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Talent"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,640 views

    We all have divinely endowed gifts for use in ministry. Is yours being multiplied, or buried?

    Let’s begin today, just looking at some definitions so certain information can be established in your mind, to consider as we progress. Talent: 1. An ancient weight and money unit. The talent contained 60 minas of 60 0r 50 shekels each, but its estimated money value varied greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 14,671 views

    Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

    INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time To Build - Part 4

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    More principles for building God’s house.

    "IT’S TIME TO BUILD.....PT 5" INTRODUCTION LET ME TELL YOU -- THE LAST 2 SUNDAYS BEGINNING ON THE PM SERVICE JUNE 25; HAVE BEEN SOME REALLY AWESOME CHURCH SERVICES (PEOPLE TESTIFYING TO GOD’S GREATNESS, SHARING THEIR SORROWS, OPENING AND BEING REAL), GOD’S SPIRIT HAS BEEN PRESENT AND MOVING IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Principles For Living

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,333 views

    God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do.(This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition)

    (This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) MAIN IDEA: God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do. Introduction God is not like man that does change from time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational