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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Burden Check

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,545 views

    One of the greatest attributes God wants to develop in our hearts is His burden for the lost.

    BURDEN CHECK Let me try to share with you God’s burden for the lost in a few scriptures. John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son Isa 53:3 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, Isa 53:5 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,502 views

    This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

    MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,109 views

    Explains how to develop the fruit of the Spirit and shows the necessity of demonstrating the Fruit in conjuction with the Gifts.

    The Spirit Filled Life (Part 1): The Fruit of the Spirit GAL 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 15,371 views

    I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

    Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Peterson avatar

    Narnia: Pictures In My Head

    Contributed by William Peterson on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,113 views

    Developing your testimony, using C.S. Lewis and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as an example

    PICTURES IN MY HEAD From Webster dictionary, 1913 - Testimony (noun) A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,998 views

    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Woman At The Well - Stages Of Relationsips

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    This sermon uses the illustration of the Woman at the well to show how christian friendship and community is developed

    On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of the valley was Jacob’s well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to buy food. The Jews and the Samaritans were bitter ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

    Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Your Life As A Light"

    Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

    “Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Art Thou?

    Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Jun 12, 2009
     | 19,696 views

    A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance of developing and maintaining constant communion with God.

    THE very first thing that happened after the news reached heaven of the fall of man, was that God came straight down to seek out the lost one. As He walks through the garden in the cool of the day, you can hear Him calling "Adam! Adam! Where art thou?" It was the voice of grace, of mercy, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Loving God Means Loving Others

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
     | 14,424 views

    This sermon explores how our relationship with God results in us developing relationships with others.

    The Christian life revolves around having two loves. One is God And the other is other people… People in our congregation and people in our wider community But Loving as God commands is not always easy…. Some people can be very difficult to love Is there someone you find difficult to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tabernacle Imagery Builds Pschological Model For Christian Counseling # 1 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns for developing a biblical model for counseling based on the tabernacle.

    Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model for Christian Counseling Secular psychology attempts to understand human behavior largely by observation. Psychologists assume they can change the behavior if they understand it, but the success of that attempt has been limited. Biblical Counseling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Feud

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    Why do feuds develope between Christians and how can we prevent them?

    The Family Feud Philippians 2:1-11 Richard Dawson used to be the host of the popular game show ¡V Family Feud where two families faced off in competition against one another. Today too often we see family feuds and they¡¦re not part of a game show in fact they are no game at all ¡V they are part ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    Epiphany Sunday: Dates for Christmas and Epiphany. Star of Bethlehem. Calendar Development. Creation imagery.

    What do the Magi have for lunch? Pastronomy If the Magi are also philosophers, what do they have? Pastronomy on Why If the Magi Were Women... You know what would have happened if there had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise MEN, don’t you? The three wise WOMEN would have asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist