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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    When The Church Is Shaken Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008
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     | 7,020 views

    We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

    The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprised By Joy (Life's Outlook)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,786 views

    This is a sermon about having the right perspective.

    Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So Loved Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 1 investigates in scripture what Creator Love, Father Love, and Bridegroom love look like.

    For God So Loved the World Pt 1 - So Loved John 3:16 Have you ever stopped and watched a sunset and wondered at the richness of God’s love? Have you ever been in turmoil or struggle and questioned it? Have you ever been in need and seen God’s love poured out through the hands of a friend or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Brown Paper Bags For Christmas

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    No Christmas stocking was large enough to hold all that he wanted to give us. No Christmas stocking could display the Christmas message he wanted us to see. Only his hand drawn paper bags could properly express his love for us.

    Plain Brown Paper Bags for Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-20 Today we celebrate a birthday that is 2007 years old. How is it that people are still excited and motivated to celebrate a 2007 year old birthday? It seems every year people grow more excited about that first birthday 2007 years ago. Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas New Creation

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
     | 2,017 views

    In Jesus Birth, the New Creation has begun

    New Creation at Christmas December 16, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 I was talking with a friend this week about all the accesses that happen at Christmas, and how the retail ales system has taken over this celebration of Christ’s birth. We can respond to it in two different ways – at worst, we can just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,466 views

    God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

    Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Keys To Abundant Living:redefining Abundance Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 37,360 views

    This fifth in the series deals with the temptation to make abundance about money not about spiritual things.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Great Teacher Learns Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    If we are secure in our walk with God, we are free to consider potentially positive changes.

    The Great Teacher Learns (Exodus 18) 1. This coming week is teacher’s appreciation week. 2. The number of all teachers in the United States is 6.2 million, and that does not include home-schooling parents! About 71% are female. 3. One of the greatest legends in teaching was a 17th century ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does God Want You Sick?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    What Jesus did 2,000 years ago when He walked the face of the earth, He is doing today!

    DOES GOD WANT YOU SICK? The banner headline from The Post Express, a Nigerian newspaper on Saturday, December 8, 2001 screamed out "Bonnke Raises Man from Death in Onitsha. From Rigor Mortis Corpse to Resurrection Man! reported by field correspondents Robert Murphree and George Canty" The man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Can I Be Sure? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,449 views

    I believe 2007 will the year of an open heaven if we will dare to prepare ourselves to go & do what we have never believed we could up until now!

    What About Your Vision Series #1 “How Can I Be Sure?” Genesis 15:1-11 NLT We are entering into one of the most awesome times of our lives! We get the opportunity to be the ones to take the Gospel into a year it has never been before to accomplish things that have never been done before! How does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crucified Christians

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    What does it mean to be "Crucified with Christ?" This text examines that concept.

    CRUCIFIED CHRISTIANS Galatians 2:20 INTRO: The Christian life is the noblest and happiest life that a man can live, but it is no bed of roses and no holiday journey. Once you enter this life it is a battle from that day until you die. The text says: "I am crucified with Christ." What is meant by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Victory

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,976 views

    Joseph’s life is a remarkable example of how God works within seemingly impossible circumstances to bring hope and victory.

    Based on Genesis 37:12-28; 50:19-21 JOSEPH WAS YOUNG AND FAITHFUL -- LOVED BY HIS FATHER BUT DESPISED BY HIS BROTHERS. THE LOVE JOSEPH’S FATHER GAVE TO HIM PROVIDED A RICH ENVIRONMENT WHERE HE COULD GROW PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. HOWEVER, THE PEACE AND REASSURANCE HE FELT IN HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Stubbornness Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,471 views

    Part two of a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #2: STUBBORNNESS TEXT: ZECH. 7:11-13 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Disobedience What is disobedience towards God? Sin What does sin do? It separates us from God What is the danger of allowing sin into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good-Bye!

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs ou

    Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs our paths, God demands our labors and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Chronicles Of Daniel #9: Praying Through The Word

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    GOD WILL REVEAL THE TRUTH OF HIS WORD THROUGH PRAYER!

    THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #9: PRAYING THROUGH THE WORD DANIEL 9: 1-27 OCTOBER 31, 2004 INTRODUCTION: POURING CEMENT AT HEPHZIBAH: GET ON YOUR KNEES. I DON’T THINK HE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THAT? TRANSITION THOUGHT: PRAYER IS SERIOUS BUSINESS, BUT NOT COMPLICATED. SOMETIMES WE JUST FORGET HOW DO GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist