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  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Find The Hidden Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,838 views

    The nature of the kingdom and its growth.

    Matthew 13- Find the hidden kingdom ! Tables and illustrations as well as audio and slides appear at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/mt13.htm Discussion questions, followed by detailed notes. 1. Was finding the Kingdom easy or difficult for you? 2. Did you get put off by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ascended And Seated Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    The Apostles Creed - He ascended into heaven and is seated at teh right hand of God the Father

    by Danny Saunders Since we announced that Ali is pregnant a number of our friends have lent us various baby & pregnancy books. We’ve got baby name books, the girlfriend’s guide to pregnancy, pregnancy journals & magazines & even a book written by a male especially for new Dads. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forsaking Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

    The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas According To The Grinch

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    Dr. Suess’s story provides a background to re-thinking the real message of Christmas.

    Christmas According to Grinch: Claiming Your Christmas Gift John 1:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christmas is about gifts—giving and receiving. Did you ever loose a gift tag? The tree is surrounded with piles of neatly wrapped gifts. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,987 views

    Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

    Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,279 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Can't Want Your Worst Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

    5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Call Me A Sinner

    Contributed by Clifford Good on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,919 views

    Jesus came to call sinners to himself. Do I fit that description? Am I a sinner?

    Don’t Call me a Sinner! Matthew 9:9-13 “I don’t think I am a sinner. Sinners are bad people. Hitler comes to mind. He was bad and evil and when he died I think he went straight to hell. Straight to hell! He deserved hell. There are lots of people I hear about in the news that are sinners. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 264 ratings
     | 37,801 views

    The grace of God saves, sustains and sanctifies us.

    THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.” John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” INTRO.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Midnight

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 53,326 views

    How God changes our gloomy outlooks on life into bright, sun shining days.

    I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Being Tempted: Is It Satan Or My Habits?

    Contributed by John Sattler on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going down stairs, even responding in stressful situations. Are some of our sinful behaviors more from our habits than from satan himself? We like to blame sata

    Luke 4:1-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13 1 Lent - Lutheran Lectionary Series C On Being Tempted: Is It Satan or My Habits? Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana (Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mark's Gospel An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    An introduction to the gospel of Mark. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Marks Gospel – An introduction Reading: Mark chapter 1 verse 1: Ill: • Sometimes newspaper editors state the obvious: • ‘If strike isn’t settled quickly it may last a while’. • ‘War dims hope for peace’ • ‘Cold wave linked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Survive The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Christ followers can survive the Antichrist by waging war with the right tools – endurance and faith.

    I don’t know about you, but I’m really glad that the election is over. I’m really tired of the signs, the mailbox filled with postcards every day and the never ending stream of television and radio ads. But I’m also very grateful for the privilege that we have in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    Glory! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 28-36. Ill: • A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, • For the first time standing outside an elevator. • He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. • A few minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing To Face Temptation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Jesus’ preparation for His temptation in the wilderness shows us how to prepare for the temptations we will face in life.

    Words are important and if we’re not careful they can easily be misunderstood. These actual newspaper headlines were collected by graduate students at the Columbia School of Journalism and illustrate that truth: •Autos killing 110 a Day; Let’s Resolve to do Better •Blind Woman Gets New Kidney from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist