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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Navigating A New Course Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    3 of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is on the corporate and individual responsibility we have to live with respect for God. The second message on Valuable Cargo was given by a guest speaker.

    Voyage to Eternity Navigating a New Course 1 Peter 1:17-21 This is the third in our series on the Voyage to Eternity. We began with “From a Rock to a Good Place” on New Years Day as we discovered that the church is the vessel that transports us from one world – the rock – to a new world – a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Truth?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 30,696 views

    1. Truth is known through revelation. 2. Truth is knowable. 3. Truth creates passion.

    Pilate’s question from our scripture today is the defining question of our culture: What is truth? Leslie Newbigin, in his book The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, reminds us of the ancient fable from India of the blind men and the elephant — popularized by American poet John Godfrey Saxe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Dynamite Letter Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    An expository,allitterated outline of section 1 (1 of 13) of Romans, with pertinent interpretation, application and illustration

    Bible Studies for Home or Church- Romans Copyright 2002 by Bob Marcaurelle The Book of Romans in 13 Weeks Lesson 1 1:1-17 I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tacking Against The Wind Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    4th in series calling for commitment and stewardship. This message incorporates the five love languages of Gary Chapman and our relationship with God and one another.

    Voyage to Eternity Tacking Against the Wind New Years Day we looked at the church as the vessel that God designed and created to move us from the rock we live on to a better place. Paul Kissling shared about TCMI’s ministry two weeks ago and we shared in a memorable experience at the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conversion Baptism & Pentecost Baptism

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    Points out that the baptism of Pentecost was a unique experiences whereas conversion-baptism should be the common experience of every believer. 8 pages

    THE WATER-SPIRIT BAPTISM OF THE CONVERSION EXPERIENCE CONTRASTED WITH THE SPIRIT-BAPTISM OF PENTECOST PREPARED 01-28-2006 Easterners with Oriental mental patterns, though mentally they recognize the difference between the reality of something and the symbol of the reality, often speak of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bow Now" - Too Good Not To Be True – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part mini-series through the blessings of Ephesians 1 - this dealing with the blessing of authority.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Five: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 4” Subtitle – “The Blessing of Authority” To get us into the message, let’s read together Ephesians 1:9-10 on screen. Today we are wrapping up a section of Ephesians that tells us about the blessings that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pretty Leaves

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

    PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take The Good Problems

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,035 views

    We can solve conflict.

    TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    Make no mistake - we are soldiers for Christ. As soldiers, we have a duty to do what He has told us to do: Love & pray for our enemies - including those of the Islamic faith.

    It is fitting that we start this sermon by coming to an understanding of just who we are. Put in its simplest terms, we are soldiers of Jesus Christ. No Christian should ever doubt that. And, as soldiers, we must have certain knowledge and perform certain duties. 2 TIMOTHY 2:3 states, ‘Endure ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sound Advice For Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 10,461 views

    We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 45,056 views

    Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 63,127 views

    Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Relationships

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    We must love as Christ loves us.

    Time and time again we hear about people “falling out of love” and deciding that their relationship just isn’t worth keeping. They decide to go and file for a divorce because the luster that was there just doesn’t exist any more. Teenagers act much the same way having a different boyfriend or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Christmas Wish?

    Contributed by John White on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,683 views

    If we could have just one Christmas wish, It would be reasonable to wish for THE PEACE, JOY AND HAPPINESS, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ETERNAL LIFE that can only be found in through the Christ of Christmas.

    What Is Your Christmas Wish? Luke 2:9-17 "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist