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  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Trial Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    Part 3 of a study of the priesthood.

    This morning we are going to conclude our study entitled The Code of the Priest. This series was designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and how He interacts with His children. It is my hope that by studying the ancient customs and cultures of the Bible God’s Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jailer

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    The jailer’s decision was not any easy one. But despite the difficulties that lay ahead, he realized that the God who would bring him to those difficulties would also bring him through them.

    Jobs were hard to come by. He was a grown man, with a wife and children to provide for. He had been an OK farmer when they lived in the country — even managed to put away a little money for them to live on after the move to the big city. But he had no marketable skills to speak of. He wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Is It Worth Following God? Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    Asaph asks the question - is it worth following God? When you look at life from an eternal perspective, the answer is clear.

    Have you ever found yourself thinking – I wish I had what my non-Christian friends have? I wish I had the freedom they have. I wish I was able to do the things that they do without conscience getting in the way. I wish I could get up to what they get up to without feeling guilty. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Show Appreciation To God And Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 51,197 views

    Three tangible ways to show love and appreciation.

    We’re completing the series on teamwork today with some thoughts about showing appreciation to God and others. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and today is our church’s anniversary – so how do we display gratitude. After all, appreciation should be more than just a feeling. We should TELL and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

    A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Life? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
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    Are you living the life God has for you? Or have you still not found what your looking for?

    Got Life? Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction: Back in the 1980’s the rock group U2 put out an album called Joshua Tree. One of the songs on that album is confusing, but also a reality for many people. The title of that song is “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The song speaks of a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Answer To Unbelief

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    This story is to be our story. (Part 3 on a series dealing with atheism)

    GOD’S ANSWER TO UNBELIEF I Corinthians 1.25 S: Atheism C: Christmas Story Pr: THIS STORY IS TO BE OUR STORY. Type: INDUCTIVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that the stories we love find their origin in the author of the greatest story. • Allow God to give your story the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samuel: The Partner Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,047 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Samuel: The Partner in Prayer 1 Samuel 3: 1-10; 12:16-25 Readers’ Digest has a section called All in a Day’s Work where people write in humorous things that happen at work. Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a problem in our office and my fear that I would lose my job. She was concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,929 views

    Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

    Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Halves Make A Whole Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,115 views

    Couples, Pt. 10

    TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE (ACTS 18:1-4, 18-26) A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. “Well, it dates back to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wash Basins

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

    WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shape Up Or Ship Out Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,615 views

    Samuel, Pt. 3

    SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT (1 SAMUEL 3) As I was sitting in my van in a parking lot a month after my 42nd birthday, a strand of hair dropped onto my shirt before my very eyes. Instinctively I picked up the hair to see its color, length and texture. Negative questions immediately arose: Is it gray? Am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Win The War, Not The Battle Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    Saul, Pt. 3

    WIN THE WAR, NOT THE BATTLE (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and losing a stable job, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A People With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,918 views

    We are to be a devoted people.

    A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE A DEVOTED PEOPLE. ?: What? To what are we to be devoted? KW: Activities TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:42, four activities to which, as believers in the Lord Jesus, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    40 Days 5 - Shaped To Serve God - Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #5

    Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 5: You Were Shaped for Serving God By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 16/5/04 We are now on the homeward tack. We’ve found out about 3 of our life’s purposes and have only 2 more to go. - The first one was that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist