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  • Keith Fultz avatar

    Live In The Power Of The Passion Series

    Contributed by Keith Fultz on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MOVIE "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST"

    HOW TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD SERIES ALL SCRIPTURAL TEXTS ARE FROM NEW LIVING TRANSLATION LIVE IN THE POWER OF THE CHRIST’S PASSION 1So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    WHEN THE KINGDOM IS FIRST IN OUR LIVES WORRY IS LAST IN OUR LIVES.

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: FIRST THINGS FIRST MATTHEW 6: 25-34 FEBRUARY 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise On Worship Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,841 views

    A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

    This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Greatest

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,916 views

    If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

    Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 67,178 views

    Guard your heart above all else for it impacts everything you do

    GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 I used to watch Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter on TV whenever I got a chance. So many times I thought for sure he would be fatally bitten by a snake, crushed and killed by a crocodile, or mauled to death by some wild beast. It was a shock and surprise to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pith Helmits Are Optional

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Every day is a new opportunity to revel in the marvel of God, the Creator and the miracle of God’s creation.

    Title: Pith Helmets Are Optional Text: Psalm 104 Thesis: Every day is a new chance for God to surprise us. Introduction Human discovery¡K On February 7, 2006, National Geographic News reported a team of conservationists had spent nearly a month in the Foja Mountains on the western side of New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The Master Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Jesus invites us to follow Him - to apprentice under him as the Master.

    Apprenticing under the Master June 26, 2005 Mark 1:1-20 Jesus the Master Early on in the second session of God at the pub, we had the talk on “Why did Jesus Die?” Almost everyone in my small group was able to see Jesus as a great model for life, someone that they would like to follow, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,226 views

    This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.

    Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Genesis 25:19-34 (Jacob & Esau)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,405 views

    In a world marked by violence, the ancient story of Jacob and Esau reminds us that conflict has always been a part of the way God deals with his people, and it contains with...

    We gather together today in the wake of the terrible terrorist attacks in London - violence that I suspect has left none of us unaffected. Tony Blair said, “They will never succeed in destroying what we hold dear” , and it’s hard not to admire his resilience, even though we recognise, I think, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,701 views

    The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

    Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    Jesus came in the power of the Spirit

    Jesus and the Spirit December 2, 3 & 6 2007 Jesus Who? When we looked at Jesus the Divine Son of God, one of the response questions was, “To you, what is the most compelling argument that Jesus is Divine?” When the question came around to me, I had to say that none of the arguments that I had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Outcast Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    Do you ever feel like you have to keep everyone at arms length because you just don’t trust them? Perhaps you feel like who you are is just not acceptable. Jesus comes to such a person in John 4 and engages them in a patient yet revealing dialog that chan

    Picture this: Your political beliefs put you in the small minority. The majority party, in fact, shuns you. Socially you are considered not really part of the nation because your ancestors were immigrants. Spiritually your stands made you unpopular, and leave you confused. Morally you have made ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Planned Parenthood

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,987 views

    Luke shows us God’s choice of parents for Jesus and John the Baptist. We can learn a lot about the kind of character God wants in parents when we see Zacharias, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary’s character.

    Today is the first Sunday of 2008! Happy New Year! We have a lot to look forward to this year. As we begin this new year, we also begin a new look at the Lord and his church through the eyes of Luke. It all starts with God’s “Planned Parenthood” for Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary and Joseph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Burn Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,406 views

    Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

    Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,120 views

    Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed