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  • Tim Spear avatar

    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
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    Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Ordinary Men - James Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012
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     | 7,114 views

    This is a study of James based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. James: The Apostle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 22,261 views

    It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

    1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 2, 2012
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     | 8,007 views

    Part five on the study of God's armor of protection. The shield of faith is what and who we put our faith in. There are things that Satan does not want you to know about God's shield of protection.

    The shield of faith Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:2- Introduction- We are studying Ephesians chapter 6 and in the series of “putting on the full armor of God”. We have looked at the importance of doing all that we know to do and then stand firm. We have put on the belt of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

    A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, You Think You Know The Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 10, 2011
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     | 4,608 views

    This message is the first in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This should enable us to better understand His role, power and impact.

    There was a Sunday School teacher who was teaching her class about the trinity. Each child had been assigned a sentence to introduce each person of the trinity. The first one said, “The first person is God the Father.” The second child said, “The second person is Jesus Christ, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 5,135 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Truth Is Marching On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 14, 2009
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     | 11,424 views

    The Word of God has survived the onslaughts of our enemy and continues its work of transforming lives.

    HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON! Psalm 119:89-96 It was December of 1861. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, her husband, and some friends were visiting Washington. The city was an armed camp. Pickets patrolled the railroad and a hundred camps circled in the darkness, marked by their glowing watch-fires. Deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Church?

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,732 views

    How God can use the local church to change the world.

    100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Fervent In Your Love

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 12, 2009
     | 3,064 views

    Peter tells us that we must be of sound judgment and sober spirit to prepare for the last days in which we live.

    Be Fervent in your Love! Prayer Open with prayer … 1 Ki 4:29 As God gave to Solomon … (wisdom, great discernment, breadth of mind) Introduction We will be looking at 1 Pet 4:1-11 … 1Pet 4:1-2 Jews- believed suffering was a great purifier. Suffering tends to distract our focus from the many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    End Time Instruction

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 5,084 views

    There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

    End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Be Courageous

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2010
     | 9,804 views

    God is definitely looking for people to get outside the comfort zone and break new barriers and take new ground. Could you be that person? Is your church that church?

    A call to be courageous Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Introduction- We have been in the book of Deuteronomy for several weeks. We have looked at covenants or binding agreements between us and God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,794 views

    The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

    I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When Our Father Chastens

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009
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     | 4,739 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touched

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
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     | 6,124 views

    There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches each person that comes to Him.

    Touched Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:40-44 Key verse: Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Premise: There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist