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  • Craig Smee avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
     | 6,571 views

    A close look at how our mind can run away with us, but we need to adopt the mind of Christ.

    1. THE MIND….(SLIDE ILLUSTRATION) So much goes on in our mind. Day to day management. Breathe in breathe out. Left leg right leg when walking. We don’t even think about it – shake hands. I mean one of the lines my mom used to ask me and it sticks in my head: What the hell were you thinking. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "What Every Young Person Should Know"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Journey To The Heart Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,295 views

    Part 4 in the series There Is Power In the Blood. Takes a close look at what happened after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    There Is Power In The Blood – Part 4 A Journey to the Heart of the Earth Today we have reached the end of our Bible study on There is Power in the Blood. We started our journey in heaven with the first sin and the defilement of the heavenly temple. We looked at what it takes to forgive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Laisani Cox avatar

    Island Fever

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

    At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sharing Our Heroes Super-Stories Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    Learn how to take small steps in sharing the wonderful news of God’s love with those close to us

    It seems that the news media plays a role in the lives of many of our make-believe superheroes. From the Daily Planet from which the editor Perry White chronicles Superman’s latest exploits to the editorial pages of J. Jonah Jamieson who bitterly denounces the actions of Spiderman. Even on TV you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Help!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    Our ability to help is limited by time, and resources but Christ is as close as the mention of His name, with everything you need.

    HELP Ps 46:1 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. What is it that each and everyone of need right now more than anything? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of more things? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christians Under Pressure

    Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

    James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Signs In The Clouds"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,567 views

    Clouds, mentioned several times in the Scriptures, are closely identified with God. This message deals with God’s lessons in the clouds.

    “Signs In The Clouds” INTRODUCTION: “Clouds” are mentioned several times in the Scripture. They are closely identified with God. Isaiah 19:1 – “Behold, the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt:” Rev. 14:14 - “And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Covenant With Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.

    The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Works Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    To experience the fullness of the Christian life, one must have a close, personal relationship with Christ Jesus, the Bread of Life.

    John 6: 24 – 35 / Works of God Intro: The young couple was out for a walk when the decided to sit on a part bench and rest. After a long pause, she asked, “Do you think my eyes are like stars?” “Yeah,” he replied. “And do you think my teeth are like pearls?” she continued. “Yeah,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,603 views

    Integrity is a quality closely associated with wisdom, righteous living, and character. People of integrity are good ambassadors for our Lord!

    Integrity (Proverbs 20: 9-14) 1. One gals tells this story: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. My friend, a proud father named Bobby, was taking his two little boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket counter and said, "How much is it to get in?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012
     | 18,920 views

    In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

    John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    He Will Soon Be Here Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020
     | 4,295 views

    Many disbelieve that He is not only NOT coming, but that He is but a myth. Look closely at the proofs He has given us.

    Matthew 24:25-31 INTRODUCTION We have discussed the PROOFS that God has presented to mankind often times as a warning of thngs to come, but not always. Remember that God gave us a sign that He called the Rainbow and it was not a warning but instead it was a promise...something that would provide ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    5 Upon This Rock Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,669 views

    As the church was closed, we had to go to printed meditations, so this is a much shorter version of what was originally planned.

    Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed