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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

    BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Power Over Death, Sin And The Devil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,268 views

    Learning to appropriate the power of the resurrection is a key to experiencing the conquering power over our fear of death, the lures of sin and the oppression from the devil. Whenever I feel afraid I begin to sing the song, "In the name of Jesus. We have

    The Lord Jesus Assures Us of Power Over Death, Sin and the Devil (Matt 26:45-50) Learning to appropriate the power of the resurrection is a key to experiencing the conquering power over our fear of death, the lures of sin and the oppression from the devil. Whenever I feel afraid I begin to sing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem.

    HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem. The reasons for this are many and varied, but some people feel secure around a strong leader who gives them a sense of strength, courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,705 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Is The Great Planner

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is also a Planner!

    Jeremiah 29:11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope. The verse shows that God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

    Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Starting Off Well Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 31, 2008
     | 4,104 views

    The Lord slowly moved Saul from enemy of the gospel to Paul, a full-fledged missionary with a message to the Gentiles. How does God move us out into ministry for Him? Learn some lessons from Paul and Barnabas.

    As we’ve talked about through our study in the book of Acts, this is the story of the resurrected Jesus, working through his body to bring the gospel into the world. As the effort grows, so the attacks of Satan to thwart it morph and change. It’s like the enemy is trying to find a loophole that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

    The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Born Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,407 views

    The real Jesus does not need to be stolen.

    Born of the Holy Spirit December 21, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A All over America, many churches have a life-size nativity scene in front of their building. 1 Several figures, life-size (Mary, Joseph, angel, shepherds, etc....and of course baby Jesus). a In recent years, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    By My Spirit (English Service)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    God can restore anything back, according to His will. He is our divine co-partner in life, therefore we need to acknowledge Him and have faith in Him.

    Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the resources to complete it. • It is unthinkable for God to want to do something, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Part One: Pray! Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 144 ratings
     | 57,693 views

    The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Bad Advice From Good People Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,129 views

    Exposition of Acts 21:1-15 about Paul hearing from two believers that he is out of the will of God, and how he goes on to Jerusalem as planned

    Text: Acts 21:1-15, Title: Bad Advice from Good People, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, AM Opening illustration: Pastor’s Conferences. Never have more children than you have car windows. Never loan your car to someone to whom you have given birth. Pick your friends carefully. A “friend” never goes on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    David Wants To Build God's House, God Build's David's "House.” Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,543 views

    How do you respond when your will is not God’s will?

    2 Samuel 7 David wants to build God’s house, God build’s David’s “house.” “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans” David’s good desire to build a temple We come to the point of David’s story where Saul and most of His family are dead; David was anointed as king of Judah first, then, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist