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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Grace & Ministry Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,109 views

    RECEIVING GRACE AND DOING SERVICE ARE INSEPARABLE PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION

    Romans 1:5 – Grace & Ministry 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: I. Received Gifts a. Paul is going to describe the powerful, life-changing gifts he has received from Christ b. James 1:17 -- Every good and perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Transfiguration Of A Mountaintop Experience

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014
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     | 6,867 views

    Mountain top experiences are for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be painful, as they change lives. So be careful as to who guides you through.

    Title: The transfiguration of a mountaintop experience. Words: 1783 Tabs: Epiphany 7, Mountain, Transfiguration, 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Summary: Mountain top experiences are for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Where In The World Is Elwood

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 2,420 views

    This sermon, using the call of Abraham, is the first sermon I preached at my new church.

    It was about lunch time one day in early May, 1991. I was sitting in my office at Fondren and the Southwest Freeway in Houston. I was a programmer/analyst with the FDIC. I was working on some random computer program when the telephone rang. It was not the kind of call I generally got at work. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,026 views

    Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

    1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Broken And Beautiful

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,967 views

    When we sin, we experience guilt and shame, depression and brokenness. But when we come to Jesus and confess our sins, we experience cleansing, joy and healing!

    BROKEN AND BEAUTIFUL OPENING TEXT: “I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works. I think about what you have done. I reach out for you. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    If The Foundations Fail Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 3, 2011
     | 6,963 views

    We can overcome past problems and acknowledge the patterns of promise.

    Introduction: A IL. B David lived in a time when the moral decline seemed like it was beyond the point of no return. Psalm 11.3 TLB 1 It’s impossible to isolate ourselves from the evils of this world. 2 Ps. 11.1-3 TLB; Our Amish/Mennonite brother’s, even with their extreme views of separation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,454 views

    Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

    Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are persecuted... And here’s the

    “The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011
     | 3,525 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiences In Ministry

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 2,944 views

    A message from the heart regarding my personal life lessons through ministry

    EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY I. I have learned to appreciate those who help me in the ministry Rom 16:3-5(KJV) 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sword

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,397 views

    How to use the word of God

    THE SWORD Eph. 6:17 INTRODUCTION: 1. Quotes about the Bible: a. Victor Hugo, French writer, 1802-1885 “England has two books; the Bible and Shakespeare. England made Shakespeare, but the Bible made England.” b. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, 1858-1919 “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Origins #3: Dinosaurs In The Bible Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    If God made the dinosaurs with all other land animals and human beings on day six of creation, then are there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

    ORIGINS #3: DINOSAURS IN THE BIBLE (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE MYSTERY OF THE DINOSAURS: This morning on Discovery Channel there was a program: “Last Day of the Dinosaurs!” People – especially children – love dinosaurs. They have fascinated our generation! From ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    For Your Consideration

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    An old TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s Goodness and Severity, Your Ways, and Your Effect on others.

    For Your Consideration Deuteronomy 4:39-40 Introduction: The old “Twilight Zone” TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” This morning I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover A Divine Perspective Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 6,130 views

    THERE ARE FOUR POWERFUL THINGS ABOUT A DIVINE PERSPECTIVE THAT MAKES IT A WONDERFUL LIFE.

    It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover a Divine Perspective December 14th Late in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey's uncle Billy has lost an $8,000 deposit on the day of the Bank Examiners visit. When it can't be found he despairs, considers suicide and ultimately thinks that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    To Be Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011
     | 6,532 views

    Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

    To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army