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  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fading Glory

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    If your are going to withstand the pressure to conform to the world it is necessary to understand: 1. Who you are 2. Life 3. What is important

    In 1964, Gene Smith published his book entitled When the Cheering Stopped: The Last Years of Woodrow Wilson. It is the story of President Wilson and the events which led up to and followed WWI. Wilson was an international hero at the end of the war, and both in the United States and abroad there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Righteous Confessors Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Making Romans 10 applicable to today is crucial to understanding salvation. The context includes salvation, evangelism, and Israel’s obstinate rebellion.

    Romans 10 In this chapter Paul continues his explanation of what happened to Israel. Last week in chapter 9 we learned that God hardened their hearts because they were not pursuing God’s righteousness but their own. And just as God chose Israel to be his people as a light to the gentiles, He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worshipping God Through Giving

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    Few believers understand that giving and tithing to God is our act or worship and is every bit important a part of the service as the rest of it.

    I Corinthians 16: 1,2 Worshipping God Through Giving God’s way for giving is Planned (2a) -Giving is part of worship -Giving honors the Lord God’s way of giving is Personal (2b) -the motive in giving should be edification -the materials in giving should be EVERYTHING God’s way for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delayed Deliverence

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 39,235 views

    Each and every one of us needs to understand that God has a purpose behind every problem, every situation and every circumstance

    Each and every one of us needs to understand that God has a purpose behind every problem, every situation and every circumstance. God uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Death

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    All of us will deal with death, therefore, we need to understand its origin, implications, and effect upon our personal lives.

    Text: Hebrews 9:26-28 – “For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Deuteronomy: Foundation For The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    When we more deeply understand the phrases that guide our lifestyle, we can become godlier followers of Jesus Christ.

    Deuteronomy: Foundation for The Sermon on the Mount (Deut. 15:7-11; Matt. 5:42; Deut. 18:13; Matt. 5:48, Deut. 4:5-8; Matt. 5:14-16) 1. In the trenches of life when decisions need to be made quickly, we often depend upon short principles that offer us immediate direction and give us spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

    I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yashua - The Salvation Of God

    Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,005 views

    This will help you understand the way and how God has prepared for anyone who decides to be saved in order to inherit eternal life.

    If you have seen the latest Mel Gibson film—the Passion of the Christ—you would notice that the name Yashua was used instead of Jesus (Joshua, during the Great Exodus, shared the same name). Yashua is the original name which means, the salvation of God; that is to say the redemption of God. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hard Lessons From Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,784 views

    What we learn from our suffering sometimes is difficult for us to understand and accept, but God is faithful and will bring us thru...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 16, 2010 Date Preached: January 17, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Hard Lessons from Wisdom Sermon Text: Job 28 [HCSB] 20 Where then does wisdom come from, and where is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Simple Salvation Similarities

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    The Bible makes it clear that God has a plain and simple plan of salvation for lost sinners even a child could understand it.

    Intro: In this portion of scripture the Apostle Paul expresses his concern to the Corinthian believers. He points to the fact that Satan is in the business of confusing people about the simplicity of salvation that is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible makes it clear that God has a plain and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    The basics of discipleship are easy to understand, not always easy to do, but thye are the prerequisites to become the kind of Christian God expects you to become.

    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple (John 1:35-51) 1. Sometimes we hear phrases and teachings so often that we could easily parrot them back, but we really understand? 2. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Simeon’s Song Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,342 views

    Simeon’s Song is short. Today, I want to highlight just three truths that testify to the understanding that Simeon had of Jesus.

    Scripture Who is your favorite person in the Christmas story? Most of you would probably say “Jesus.” Of course, we would not have a Christmas story if Jesus had not been born. And he is the central person in the entire story. But, apart from Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    What is greatness? How do you acheive greatness? Understand what it means to be great and have success based on the example of Christ.

    In January 2009 we celebrated a historical day in our country. A nation gathered together to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of these United States, Barack Obama. And whether you voted for him or not, whether you agree with him or not on the issues, we all can applaud the achievement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational