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  • Alan Smith avatar

    Jesus Saw Their Faith

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 841 ratings
     | 97,215 views

    What Jesus saw in four men should be seen in our lives as well

    Introduction: There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Value Of One Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 19,265 views

    Human life is full of dignity and worth because we are made in the image of God -- Jesus sees the value of every human being and calls us to do the same.

    The Value of One Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/01 An elderly man was out walking along the beach early one morning when he noticed a teenager ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked him what he was doing. The student responded by saying that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Law

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,984 views

    Jesus and the New Covenant: The internalization of the law.

    It feels good to leave the heavy messages of the prophets and come into the sunshine of the New Testament. But the message of the prophets, as well as the rest of the Old Testament, are very important to our understanding of the New Testament. As soon as we begin reading Matthew, the first book ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

    Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 18,224 views

    Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

    OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Far Above" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead, raised Him...and us...far above all things. (#13 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Despite the Fall of man, or perhaps, because of the Fall, there has always existed in the human breast the desire ~ the need ~ to rise above one’s circumstances; outside of one’s own limitations. Whether it be for escape, or self-improvement, or just for adventure and a yearning to explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Living Life From The Overflow

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,017 views

    In order to live life out of the overflow of our relationship with God, we must love one another habitually, connect with God daily, and reflect on the depths of God’s love regularly.

    Introduction: There was a Christian marriage counselor who was known for bringing restoration to those who were on the verge of divorce. His nick name was “The Love Doctor.” He always had the right scriptures to say and advice to give. What made him so good at his job wasn’t the degree’s he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Believe About The Bible And Why

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God !

    Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness Introduction: Many books claim to be the word of God. The Koran, The book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

    As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Think To Thank?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ragman

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,212 views

    What God does with the rags of our humanity.

    THE RAGMAN TEXT: Psalm 45:8 Psalms 45:8 – “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” l. INTRODUCTION – THE CLOTHES OF A MAN -I am told that clothes make the man. Whether or not that is true (which I sincerely doubt), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Najpaver avatar

    What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,560 views

    To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    What Is Your Opinion?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Elijah’s words to Israel are the same words that I have to speak to the church today. How long will you halt between two opinions? It’s time to get the right opinion and serve the Lord.

    WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest prophets who ever lived was Elijah. Here was a real man of God. Not much is known of Elijah’s family roots. We know that he came from the land of the Tishbite’s in Gilead, which was a wild mountainous land bordering on Arabia. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Leadership And Adminstration Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    How are leadership and administration different, and how are they spiritual? Lessons from Nehemiah

    The Gift of Leaership and The Gift of Administration At one time Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America. He came to America from his native Scotland when he was a small boy, did a variety of odd jobs, and eventually ended up as the largest steel manufacturer in the United States. At one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist