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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

    TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024
     | 458 views

    5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Measure Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

    “The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • William Noel avatar

    Do You Love The Brethren Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    An examination into the heart of Christian relationships

    “Do You Love The Brethren?” John 13:34-35 Introduction · Ill. Rick Warren in his book The Purpose Driven Life says, “Life is all about love!” “Because God is love, the most important lesson he wants you to learn on earth is how to love. It is in loving that we are most like him, so love is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    Are You Full Or Empty?

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    Luke 24:1-12 We don’t normally associate positive feelings with emptiness or the fact of being empty. The truth is we usually feel satisfied and without worries when we are full. When our gas tank is full, when our stomachs are full, when our wallets a

    “Are you Full or Empty?” 4/8/2007 - Marsing, ID 5/21/2009 - Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Luke 24:1-12 We don’t normally associate positive feelings with emptiness or the fact of being empty. The truth is we usually feel satisfied and without worries when we are full. When our ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John Newbaker avatar

    Benefits Of Drinking Water

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 12, 2016
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    Jesus offers Living Water

    Water that Soothes, Satisfies, Saves the Soul John 4:5-42 Medical professionals tell us we need to drink more water. You’ve heard that. You know this. They tell us we should drink at least 8-8 ounce glasses of water per day. The reason we should, we are told, is to prevent dehydration. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Why I Really Dislike 'x-Mas'

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,636 views

    I love Christmas, but I can't stand when people sub out Christ's title with an 'X' - here's 5 really quick/easy points that make good sense...

    #1 I wouldn’t like them substituting my name out with an X or any other letter… It is impersonal and disrespectful. Yes, I realize that some think its okay because CHI (X) is the Greek initial for Christ, but it reminds me too much of ‘JC’ — which isn’t very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    From the beginning, the secret to Israel’s blessing was when they had a good relationship with the Lord it was characterized by faith and obedience.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A question to ask ourselves is, “Who Are You Worshiping?” During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Was Christ Lifted Up?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    No cross no life no Jesus no heaven

    WHY WAS CHRIST LIFTED UP? Christ being lifted up on the cross was of his own will he became a substitution atonement for all who believe on his name John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,198 views

    Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac. What resulted was a foreshadow of a greater sacrifice to come.

    THE SACRIFICE There is a trial that is probably the hardest of all to go through in life. That trial is watching your child suffer and wonder if they will live or die. To suffer yourself is one thing, but to watch your own child hover between life and death is unbearable. Some of you know this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,450 views

    John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb of God (v.29). 2. Christ is the Preeminent One (vv.30–31).

    Jesus the Lamb of God, the Son of God: The Third Witness of John the Baptist, 1:29–34 (1:29–34) Introduction: John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Disaster! Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

    The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Piracy Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    We have had praise pirated from the church.

    The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Piracy of Praise July 1, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A A few years ago, FBC was robbed, burglarized, vandalized, invaded-robbed of possessions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Getting Your Hands Around God’s Love Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 29, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,477 views

    Maybe the reason we love our sin more than we love our God is that we don’t really understand how much our God loves us! Paul describes God's love as wide, long, high, and deep. Each of these words will help us grasp more of God's love for us.

    Getting Your Hands Around God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Ever wonder why it’s so hard to live the way you know God wants you to? You have that one little temptation that keeps getting you, no matter how hard you try? You feel like you could have written Romans 7, where Paul says, “I don’t do what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist