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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Perverse People Spread Strife Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2011
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    The emphasis of the passage is on the dangers of perversity and the disastrous fate of its perpetrator. We here have a description of a person who deceives and stirs up strife & how to spot the scoundrel.

    PROVERBS 6: 12-15 PERVERSE PEOPLE SPREAD STRIFE [Genesis 37:29-35] What and how we communicate is important to God. There are those who are skilled in the methods of communication but deceitfully use their skills to spread slander and strife. This description is not a picture of a real friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taxes: Who Needs Them?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
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     | 4,778 views

    Actually, this passage is about a lot more than taxes. It focuses on the relationship with have with our Father, and what that means to Him and to us. The principles gently and intimately taught are astounding!

    Passage: Matthew 17:24-27 Intro: Much of our life takes place in quiet moments, either alone or with just one person. 1. and in those times of quietness and something close to solitude, a different picture often emerges. 2. we have seen Jesus in such situations, and there has been a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lessons Learned Over Dinner

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
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     | 4,344 views

    Tonight I want us to learn some lessons about people, and about ourselves, as take a peek at this passage as Jesus is an invited dinner guest at Simon the Pharisees house.

    Lessons learned over Dinner Luke 7:36-48 Introduction As I mentioned a couple Sunday nights ago, we expect to learn lessons from the great prophets of the Old Testament; we expect to learn lessons from the Words of Jesus; we expect to learn lessons from the writings of the Apostle Paul. But we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life That Counts

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.

    The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church - Where God Lives Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
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     | 8,506 views

    There are many ideas out there of what the church is or what it ought to be. In this passage Paul tells us what God's idea is of the church - and God's idea is, is what counts!

    Ephesians 2:19-22 The Church Where God Lives What is the church? What is a church? Is it a building? An institution? I grew up as a Catholic. We were taught that the Catholic Church is The Church. It is an elaborate institution, with churchs, cathedrals, basilicas and the Vatican, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy War! Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,752 views

    In the famous passage of Ephesians 6:10-20, we are told to arm ourselves with God’s armour. Why? It is because we are engaged in a spiritual battle - a holy war!

    Ephesians 6:10-20 Holy war How do you view Christianity? How do you view the the Christian life? How do you view your life as a Christian? How do you view your role as a part of Christ’s church? I have come to realise that different Christians view the Christian life differently. Some people see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 8,198 views

    Today from this passage of scripture, I want us to learn four of tests of our faith so that we can be better equipped when those test come.

    Test of Faith Am Service October 4th 2009 Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction Today we will begin a brand new series titled “Faith Under Fire” taken from the book of Daniel. The world, in which we live, is not conducive to a growing faith in Christ. In fact I would say it is the opposite, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Enslavement By Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,957 views

    . Sin enslaves us. We might deny it, but we are still enslaved by sin. Let’s break down this passage and see what it tells us.

    Jesus is talking with the Pharisees. He has just said in v. 32. (READ) Now we pick it up in verse 33. READ passage. We ended last Sunday’s session talking about how we are bound by our sins. We talked specifically about prejudice, hate, unforgiveness, loneliness and others. And we said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamic Disciples Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,846 views

    We are to be Disciples of Jesus, why, how do we maintain our discipleship and whats the point? This passage of Hebrews gives us a bit of a heads up on the whole thing.

    Dynamic Disciples of Jesus: Hebrews10:19-25 It’s interesting when we look at the early days of Jesus ministry, he obviously had a plan and he set himself some goals. He decided that he needed some people to carry on his teaching, and his ministry; he knew that what he wanted to achieve was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Right Motive For Fasting Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,640 views

    The benefits of truly fasting are enormous, but there are also dangers. We can fast for the wrong reasons. This is the point of this passage of scripture. Jesus will council us on the wrong and right motives for fasting.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 13 The right Motive for fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Introduction Fasting means to abstain from food for some religious or spiritual purpose. A study of the practiced by Jesus and by the great leaders of the bible reveals what God means by fasting. Very simply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Attitude Do You Have?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    In this passage we look at three different attitudes to life 1.That of Naboth 2.That of Jezebel and 3.That of Ahab Which most nearly describes yours?

    Sermon: Naboth’s Vineyard – You can’t buy integrity Story: A young man went on a week’s silent retreat. Midway through the week, in the early afternoon on the Wednesday, he was feeling hungry and so decided to sneak down to the shops when he thought no one was looking Unfortunately as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Value Guilt

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2012
     | 4,246 views

    Guilt just flows from the verses of this particular passage. It describes functional guilt and value guilt and shows us in the end how to use value guilt in our lives.

    VALUE GUILT LUKE 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION… Baby in the Bouncy Seat (p) When Abigail was about six months old (if I remember correctly), I worked overnight from 10:00pm to 8:00am at a children’s home. Kelly worked as a teacher during the day and took care of Abigail during the evenings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,432 views

    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

    (based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,886 views

    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Acts 3:16

    (adapted from a series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: ACTS 3:11-20 TITLE: “THE NAME OF JESUS” OPEN: A. What is so important about a name? 1. How would feel if nobody knew your name? a. When my youngest son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Encouragement Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Colossians 3:16

    (based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “THE OTHER 3:16’S” TEXT: COLOSSIANS 3:15-17 TITLE: “THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Dr. Joe Harding used to tell a wonderful story about a man who decided to ask his boss for a raise. He had worried and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ