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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Thoughts On Building Temples

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

    HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,390 views

    7 letter to the churches

    "The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Gracefully: Grace Is Like That Series

    Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 15, 2007
     | 4,379 views

    This sermon seeks to help us visualize some important truths about Grace. I used it as a "Grace 101" type of message.

    NOTE: I preached this sermon for the first time a few years ago. I have tried to track down A SOURCE (even if it wasn’t’ the original source) for the illustrations used "BIG IDEA": Passages like Ephesians 2 and Luke 14 remind us that God freely and continually gives His Saving Grace to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Wait On The Lord"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

    To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    An Attitude That Transforms Our Actions

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions.

    AN ATTITUDE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR ACTIONS-Colossians 1:1-8 Proposition: The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to become more thankful for what God had done for us in our spiritual life as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Filled With The Spirit(S) - That Ain't Right Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,488 views

    The people of Bible times drank wine and Jesus’ 1st miracle was turning water into wine... so why does the church have such a problem with alcohol?

    OPEN: August 16, 1992 in The Reporter News (an Abilene, TX newspaper) featured an article about a cowboy. This cowboy was a horse breaker on a ranch near, Breckenridge. He was driving his pickup and was stopped by the Highway Patrol. The cowboy refused to take a breath analyzer test. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hard Way Home Series

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    The hard way home to God

    The hard way home Part 3 of a series of 3 Hosea 14:1-9 The story is told of a man who was travelling in the wilder parts of Ireland. Eventually decided to return home to Dublin, but on the way, seemed to get lost. In due course he came across a likely looking local, and asked for directions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "The Persuasive Power Of The Word"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    There has never been a time when it was more important than now for Christians to internalize the scriptures and be prepared to live them and speak them.

    “And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, he withdrew from them and took away the disciples, reasoning ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Bad Worship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 3,188 views

    What is the difference between good worship and bad worship?

    Introduction What is the difference between good worship and bad worship? In our previous text we considered the elements of good worship that the people, knowingly or unknowingly offered to Jesus. It was good worship from the heart and the head. It was given out of sincere joy and desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Preacher And The Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012
     | 4,536 views

    The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shifting The Atmosphere

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 151,512 views

    No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

    TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,029 views

    Jesus warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

    Scripture Jesus encountered growing opposition on his journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Today’s text “contains Jesus’ most direct rebuke of the Pharisees and [lawyers], a significant portion of the Jewish religious leadership.” Let’s read about Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 7,021 views

    This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

    Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ekklesia - What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2013
     | 12,384 views

    Understanding the New Testament church and it purpose.

    Note: The introduction notes come from Andy Stanley's book "Deep & Wide". Great book. Title: The Ekklesia Theme: To understand what the true meaning of the church is. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Offering: 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Introduction To Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,208 views

    This sermon introduces us to the book of Ecclesiastes.

    Scripture During the 2007 NFL regular season, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes (50) in a regular season, paving the way for his winning the MVP award. At the age of 30, he has already won three Super Bowls—an accomplishment that sets ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed