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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Restoring The Romance Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Living

    Contributed by Patrik Olterman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,885 views

    An inspiration to live a passionate life because we have a passionate God. A call to return to the first love.

    Passionate living – the way God chooses to live. What is passion? Pathos = feel or suffer, used to denote destiny • Passion renders us passive under an emotion, the emotion becomes the active agent (Jesus in • Getsemane“thy will be done”) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Down And Dirty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

    Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Way It Should Be

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

    IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

    Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgment Day Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Final Remarks Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

    2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Becoming A Missional Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,278 views

    Based on the Great Commission and reinforced with many sources, this speaks of returning the church body to pre-Constantine days!

    Becoming a Missional Church Acts 1:6-8 * Billy Graham is a name most everyone knows. Today, his name carries a note of authority, authenticity, and integrity. What you may not know or do not remember is that Dr. Graham was not always popular. The story is told about him being scheduled for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Enemies Expect Judgment Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014
     | 3,647 views

    To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of the LORD's return? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:27 (Amplified Bible) 10:27 [There is nothing left for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Will Come In Just A Little While Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014
     | 3,658 views

    To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it true mother knows best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's return will guaranteed to come, but it's only in the FATHER'S knowledge when will these things take place. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:37 (Amplified Bible) 10:37 For still a little while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Richards avatar

    The Retrun Of The Ark Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
     | 4,734 views

    A look at the story of how the Ark of the Covenant was returned to the people of Israel and how they worshipped God because of it.

    -so here’s what we’re going to do, for the next two weeks we’re mellowing out a little, no powerpoints, no notes sheets, if you really want to take notes there’s paper we can give you, but we’re going to take things easy. We’re going to have story time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    The Retrun Of The Ark Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,059 views

    A look at the story of how the Ark of the Covenant was returned to the people of Israel and how they worshipped God because of it.

    -so here’s what we’re going to do, for the next two weeks we’re mellowing out a little, no powerpoints, no notes sheets, if you really want to take notes there’s paper we can give you, but we’re going to take things easy. We’re going to have story time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Promise Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    Jesus promises to return someday and fully establish God's kingdom. Jesus always keeps his promises.

    Mark 13:24-37 “The Promise” INTRODUCTION Occasionally, the local news programs will feature the homecoming of some of our deployed troops. I especially like it when their return is a surprise. An Army sergeant returned home recently. He surprised his daughter at her school. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Injustice Rendered Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,738 views

    Injustice was rendered at Jesus’ trial, but true justice will be rendered when he returns in power as Judge.

    Introduction As much as we may uphold the judicial system, all of us have felt at times that injustice, rather than justice, was rendered in a courtroom. Perhaps it was due to incompetence by the defense or prosecution or even the judge. Perhaps the jury was deficient. Perhaps there was bribery ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed