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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefit Of Godly Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,068 views

    Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

    Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Flesh Or The Spirit

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

    Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    Jesus describes Himself as the doorway for our access to God

    THE OPEN DOOR JOHN 10:7-10 INTRODUCTION… Model House in Industrial Arts (p) READ JOHN 10:7-10 I. CHRIST IS THE WAY OF SALVATION FOR ALL A. He is the only access to the Father- When Jesus was born, the entire manner of relating to God changed. Who changed it, you ask? God changed it! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Sabbath Is About

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 2,364 views

    Teaching on how the Sabbath relates to us as believers in Christ.

    What’s the Sabbath About By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Exodus 20 NLT 8 “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work, 10 but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Value Of The Soul

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 32,949 views

    A salvation message based on the parable of the rich fool.

    The Value of the Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: Illustration – Recently, a 20-year-old University of Washington student named Adam Burtle posted an unusual item on the Internet auction site eBay. The bidding began at 5 cents on this particular article and eventually reached $400 by the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Elders Are Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

    Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Image Of God In Us

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,727 views

    Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

    THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trials Of Three Kings

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    Based on Micah 1:1. When we become a Christian, it doesn’t mean that it’s over, but it just started. We must fight, with this "three kings" in our Christianity life.

    The Trials of Three Kings Micah 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. I. Who is Micah the Morashite? Morashite simply means, "belongs to, or, possession of". This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Steps To Improving Your Personal Devotions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,408 views

    (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth to Believe - Something to praise and thank God about). I Corinthians 13

    Nine Steps to Improving Your Personal Devotions (I Cor 13:4-8) Illustration:"I have met many young mothers who are discouraged by their inadequate devotional life. The term "quiet time" only reminds them how little "quiet" or "time" they have for Bible reading, prayer, and meditation. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Face Of Deceit

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Why would a man lie to himself?The Face of Deceit takes many forms.

    The Face of Deceit What is Deceit; The intentional misleading or beguiling of another; in Scripture represented as a companion of many other forms of wickedness, as cursing (Psa 10:7), hatred (Pro 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, murder (Mar 7:22; Rom 1:29). The Revised Version (British ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    The Judges Ten Generation

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    It is evident from this passage of Scripture that true faith in God cannot be transmitted from one generation to another, unless there are new manifestations of God’s power.

    TEXT: Judges 2:10 TITLE: THE JUDGES 10 GENERATION It is evident from this passage of Scripture that true faith in God cannot be transmitted from one generation to another, unless there are new manifestations of God’s power. One of the things we seem to be missing today are the manifestations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal