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  • David Rogers avatar

    Search The Scriptures

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

    Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Mmm Mmm Good!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
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    Like the old Campbells soup commercial, those who serve God know that He too is "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!"

    GOD IS Mmmm Mmmm GOOD! INTRO: HOW MANY REMEMBER THE OLD CAMPBELL SOUP COMMERCIAL WHICH SAID THE SOUP WAS ________ __________ GOOD! THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! JUST LIKE THE SOUP, THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE LORD FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME HAVE LEARNED THAT HE TOO IS MMMM MMMM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013
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    We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Loving Kindness Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
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    this Psalm reminds us of God's covenant loyalty. He has special blessings for those who enjoy a relationship with Him

    GOD’S LOVING KINDNESS Text: Ps. 103 Intro: 1. In the great fish story of the Bible, Jonah gets angry with God when he doesn’t punish the people of Nineveh 2. He has a most interesting prayer which very clearly highlights the content and condition of his heart: “O Lord, is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Many:called, Few:chosen

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 27, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we w

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we will find our part in GOD's ministry, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love And Compassion-The Key To Our Future

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 28, 2015
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    Christians throughout the centuries, in response to the challenge of this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, have tried to help people in need, and in the process have made a better world. We, and they, will reap the reward of our earthly actions.

    She wore her characteristic Indian sari with the blue border that represented the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1949. Her years on earth had bent her already small frame, but there was nothing small about Mother Teresa’s presence. Who would have ever thought that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Majesty Of God And The Worthlessness Of Idols

    Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015
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    Consider God's majesty in his creation but also in his character.

    The Majesty of God and the worthlessness of idols Ps 115:1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Ps 115:2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? Ps 115:3 But our God is in the heavens: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Longsuffering Of God

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
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    An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

    The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
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    Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

    What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From The Palace To The Pasture

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    From The Palace To The Pasture

    Daniel 4:1-37 From The Palace To The Pasture I. The King In His Palace. v.4 I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: a. He was Secure. I Nebuchadnezzar was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Energize

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2014
     | 8,192 views

    1. Energy Needed - v.3 2. Energize by Refocusing Life - v.1 3. Energize With Understanding - v.2 4. Energize When Depleted - v.7 5. Energize With Joy - v.5 6. Energized By Him - v.8

    - Remember the Energizer Bunny Commercial - (1993) (Vultures) www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiU2ZKMBBSM&list=PL6906B055E9F7E06D&index=11 - Desert all around - Vultures overhead - Bunny not a product of that world - Nothing to sustain the bunny - It was what was on the inside that kept him going, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Unmystified Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    Spiritual gifts are demonstrated when God chooses to supernaturally use someone outside of their personality type.

    (Gotquestions.org) When people speak of spiritual gifts, the focus is often on questions like, “Do you know what your spiritual gift is?” or “Have you taken this spiritual gifts survey?” While the knowledge of one's gifting can be beneficial, we often lose sight of God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Powerful Change In Direction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
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    Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

    Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allen James avatar

    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 4,788 views

    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Right Response To The Ground-Zero Mosque Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010
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     | 3,872 views

    It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise).

    August 2010: “Ground-Zero Mosque?” It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise). NYC Mayor Bloomberg & the NYT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist