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  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Is Christ The Saviour Of All Men? Iii Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Study on 1 Tim 4:10

    IS CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN? III A study on 1 Tim. 4:10 12/16/07 A couple of weeks ago we began a study into a passage of Scripture that can be difficult to understand. It is a passage of Scripture that has been understood in different ways, but as I pointed out in a previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Place Of Possessions (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,283 views

    Discussion of the Rich Young Man.

    The Place of Possessions (Part 1) Matthew 19:16-30 February 17, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I was 7 or 8 years old, living in Pine Ridge, my life was forever changed by a show on TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Urgent Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,311 views

    Jesus is not just a forgotten name in a Book. He is God. God who took on our flesh. He took on our flesh just so He could suffer and die in it--so He could suffer the penalty of sin in our stead. And He told us to remember. So that’s what we’re going to

    1. Urgent remembrance requires the first cup of preparing 2. Urgent remembrance requires the second cup of purging 3. Urgent remembrance requires the third cup of partaking 4. Urgent remembrance recalls the fourth cup of promising I am tremendously blessed. And one of the ways I am blessed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disagree - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,508 views

    Part One concerned disagreement over doctrinal issues. Part Two deals with disagreement over personal issues.

    TEXT: ACTS 15:36-41 TITLE: “WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE: Part Two” OPEN: A. Last week, we talked about conflicts that arise over doctrinal differences 1. Tonight, we want to look at conflicts that arise over personal conflicts 2. David Eubanks, former ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,979 views

    We need to learn from Jesus and be people that serve.

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: In May of 1846 an evangelist, now mostly forgotten, named “James Caughey” (pronounced “coffee”) visited a chapel in Nottingham England and preached a sermon on the words recorded in St. Mark, “Therefore I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

    March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michelle Holsinger avatar

    It's Not Enough To Hold Sword In Hand.

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    We must not only be able to know the word of God, but also know how to use the word.

    Olympic Fencing A Modern Sport The sport of fencing is fast and athletic, a far cry from the choreographed bouts you see on film or on the stage. Instead of swinging from a chandelier or leaping from balconies, you will see two fencers performing an intense dance on a 6-feet by 44-feet strip. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Everyone Who Believes Believe? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    True faith seeks glory from God.

    Scripture Introduction “Seeing is believing,” or is it? Is “seeing, believing,” or is “believing, seeing”? A group of men stand meters from Jesus; they believe he is there; they know he exists; they see his miracles. Yet he says that they do not believe. Earlier we read James’ indictment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is There Really A Point To Life? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    God shows the purpose of life to those who truly believe in Jesus as the Messiah.

    Scripture Introduction The events we are about to read occur after Jesus’ healing of a paralytic. An invalid for 38 years, this man’s only hope was the rumor of an angel coming down from heaven, dipping his wings into a pool, and creating a healing balm for the first person to enter the water. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look At The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    As we look at the Lamb and see Him taking sin away, as we see Him dying in our place, we ought not to hold on to that which He came to take away.

    Look at The Lamb: John 1:29-36 Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 1: Today, there are lots of people claiming to be “awakened.” There are lots of gurus claiming to be “enlightened”, that is to be spiritually aware, to be spiritually illuminated. One man claims that he has had a revelation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Simeon And The Savior

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,114 views

    Simeon and the Savior by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message of encouragement to believers to stand on the promises of God.

    Simeon and the Savior Luke 2:25-35 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “The days were very dark for Israel; no John the Baptist had sounded his trumpet not; everything seemed hopeless for the Jews, and some of the noblest of them had taken refuge in despair.”1 “The times were degenerate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,047 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Who Knows You Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,608 views

    Your next encounter with God may reveal His purposes in you. Apart from Him, you will never discover or fulfill your purpose. God knew you before you were even in your mother’s womb. He has a plan for your life.

    Encountering God 17 The God Who Knows You Overview – We have spent over 4 months looking at the subject of Encountering God. We have looked at it from the angle of worship encounters…which I believe has changed our worship experience of God. How do I know that? Your Enthusiasm during worship: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    Discussion of the process of handling conflicts between believers.

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 1) Matthew 18:15-20 June 24, 2007 I’m a conflict-avoider. I hate conflict more than just about anything – even canned spinach. When it looks like I’m going to have to face something I don’t want to do, I’m just like most of you, I’ll start looking for a way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    In Whom Do You Trust? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    Ahaz changed history by the decision to trust in himself instead of God; his decision ended in disaster for his nation. What would happen if we decided to put our full trust in God?

    IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST? “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:20-21). There is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite