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  • Alan McCann avatar

    Facing The Broken Image Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    How the image of God is marred by the Fall

    FACING THE BROKEN IMAGE Genesis 3.1-11 What do you see when you look in the mirror? One of the most remarkable things about people is how little insight they have to themselves. We are often able to see flaws in other people that we are blind to in ourselves. We are often able to have insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    United Like Family Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,118 views

    "Be united in spirit” is used to describe souls that beat together, in tune with Christ and with each other. This word is made up of two words "sun" (together with) and psuchos (soul, self, inner life, or the seat of the feelings, desires,affections). So

    Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together ---Vesta Kelly Philippians 2:1-4 (March 2) Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive In This World Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008
     | 3,797 views

    For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

    The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Depths Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Christians have the Holy Spirit, which should cause them to have the mind of Christ, which should lead to humility and unity, rather than pride and division.

    Introduction: A. Kids do say the darndest things! Listen to a few conversations between teachers and their students. 1. You be the judge if its wisecracks or wisdom. 2. TEACHER: How old were you on your last birthday? STUDENT: Seven. a. TEACHER: How old will you be on your next birthday? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,675 views

    Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

    Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Love Affair With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    50th in a series from Ephesians. How marriage reflects the love between Jesus and His body, the church.

    Donald Grey Barnhouse was the pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 until his death in 1960. Early in his ministry he read Revelation 13:8 which described Jesus as the “Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world”. His observation about that passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,061 views

    Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

    Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Two Masters Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    In our study today, Paul teaches us that there are only two masters in the spiritual world, and Christians are slaves--happy slaves--to obedience.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:15-23: "15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Judge Correctly Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,792 views

    Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment & to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ & His Word will judge correctly & do right & will be resurrected to life.

    JOHN 5: 25-32 HOW TO JUDGE CORRECTLY 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 / Ezekiel 37: 1- ] Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment and to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ and His Word will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Of Relationships

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 2,402 views

    Ephesians 2

    Ephesians 2 - The Change of Relationships - July 30, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 2. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesians 4

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 5,441 views

    Ephesians 4

    Ephesians 4 - August 13, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,208 views

    There are many misconceptions about salvation. Many people are confused with the how and who of salvation.

    Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About Salvation Introduction: I heard about an 83 year old man the other day who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Qualities Of A Christian Mother

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,494 views

    A Christian mother is a jewel with special qualities instilled in her by God Almighty.

    Poem: “Her Day” She cooked the breakfast first of all, Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their hair and made their beds, Sent them out to play. Gathered up their motley toys, Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    Forgiveness as seen in Psalm 51

    “Forgiveness - Psalm 51” Two little brothers, Harry and James, had finished supper and were playing until bedtime. Somehow, Harry hit James with a stick, and tears and bitter words followed. Charges and accusations were still being made as mother prepared them for bed. The mother instructed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Insignificant

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 29,007 views

    Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

    To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational