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  • Mark Strauss avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin

    Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fhcr, Part 2 - Supporting Your Leadership Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    Part 2 of this series - this one dealing with supporting the leadership as they seek God’s face in vision, direction, etc.

    Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 2 – Supporting the Leadership Hebrews 13:17 August 29, 2010 Me: I’ve had good bosses and I’ve had bad bosses. I’ve mentioned some of them, and I won’t get into all that, except to say that it’s easier to work for someone you not only get along ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Let's Give It Up For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2010
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    Are you really ready to say, "Everything the Lord says I will do?"

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Let’s Give It Up for Jesus!” Ex. 24:1-8; Lk. 9:57-62 & 14:25-33 Life is filled with contracts. There are contracts between management and employees, between nations, between provider and buyer, and even between husband and wife. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting A Free Refill On His Promised Return Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2010
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    Some people fear the end of the world. Others (even preachers) don’t believe Jesus is coming back. Why do some "Christians" think like this? And how should we feel when we think about Jesus’ 2nd coming?

    There are days that can be scary. The sky gets dark, the wind whips through the trees and there is a feel of danger in the atmosphere around you. Have you ever seen a day like that? Back in the Spring of 1780 the Connecticut House of Representatives was in session when suddenly the sky overhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Financial Crisis And The Bible

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    The application of some of the Old Testament law to the financial crisis - in particular, debt-related slavery and the prohibition on charging interest.

    The financial crisis and the bible This year, you could barely read the news without a mention of the financial crisis. Some of the jokes summed it up well: With the current market turmoil, what’s the easiest way to make a small fortune? Start off with a large one. How do you define optimism? ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    This is a sermon that deals with the importance of having the right relationship with God.

    What am I here for? Ecclesiastics 5:1-7 This is my eighth Easter as pastor at this church. Easter is kind of like the Super bowl Sunday for the churches. It is considered the biggest Sunday of the year. It is usually a time where you have the biggest attendance, the biggest offerings, the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Students Of Christ

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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    As disciples we are primarily students of Christ. God gives us his word to train us and correct us.

    I sat the last exam for my engineering degree in January 1973. I had to sit it in January because I’d failed one of my final exams the previous June. That had nothing to do with the fact that I’d got married three months earlier nor that I’d just started reading Lord of the Rings a few weeks before ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Know Your Opponent (7) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    WE cannot win the battle if we do not know our opponent.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life can be tough at times. It seems like there are times when nothing seems to come easily. It seems in our spiritual walk that we take two steps forward and three back. • I have seen people who would just give up and quit when things got tough for them. I see other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fathers Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,149 views

    The role of fathers - Fathers day message

    Fathers – Don’t Provoke our kids to Anger Ways we do that Abuse our Authority over our kids Over Protect Our kids Over Indulge our kids Over Criticize our Kids What should we do? Do Raise our kids Do Discipline our kids – Educate, Discipline Do Instruct our kids (admonition), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Struggle With Authority Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

    Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Wright avatar

    Teachers Shall Receive A Stricter Judgment ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 7,792 views

    James teaches that teachers are to take the work of teaching extremely serious because they will be judged with stricter judgement!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1. Let’s read James 3:1, “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.” 2. In this verse James is giving those who teach and preach God’s word a serious warning. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Paul avatar

    Church: Just Another Episode Of Survivor?

    Contributed by Mark Paul on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,029 views

    Are the members in a church today just like the familiar faces we see on reality show Survivor?

    CHURCH: Just another Episode of Survivor? INTRODUCTION So the truth is, I’m one of the biggest Survivor fans in the history of the world. I know, it’s not something I’m proud of, but it is what it is and there’s not much more I can say about that. For those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 3, 2013
     | 4,713 views

    Verse by verse study of the book of Matthew: Jesus shows us that the New Testament law actually expands on the Old Testament Law; It is a reminder that God examines our hearts and intents and that sin is not restricted to the external.

    The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion of the Law Matthew 5:21-32 OUTLINE: The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion of the Law Matthew 5:21-32 I. Jesus’ View of Murder (Jere. 17:10, Matt. 15: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

    I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,827 views

    On our journey through life nothing can compare with the impact made by our mothers. Their words, for good or for bad, are never fully forgotten, & the memory of their presence lasts a lifetime.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (UPDATED - 2025) GODLY MOTHERS TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; Proverbs 24:3-4, 31:10-29 A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ