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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Art Of Teaching Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

    DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

    How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Silent Night, Holy Night

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    A look at the holiness and simplicity of Christmas

    …Thanks for those special songs. What a joy it is to gather on this Christmas Eve night. It’s a night in which I always find myself touched by songs like these and filled with the wonder of it all. One song that particularly struck me recently was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” THOSE VERY WORDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,604 views

    What is God’s vision for your life? Do you know?

    How many of you know where you are going today? Some of you probably feel like you pass yourselves coming and going, don’t you? Today we are going to talk about having a vision for our life. Our background passage today comes from Proverbs 29:18: Where there is no vision, the people perish: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

    Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    Doing What God has called us to do.

    CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signifigance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,763 views

    The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

    THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Writing Is On The Wall

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,074 views

    A sign of the times.

    THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL DANIEL 5: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: WITH EACH FLEETING TICK OF THE CLOCK, THE INNEVITABLE RETURN OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR DRAWS NEAR. FOR SOME THIS DAY WILL BE A DAY OF REJOICING. HOWEVER, FOR OTHERS IT WILL BE A DAY OF SORROW. THE IMMENENT RETURN OF CHRIST WILL BE SUDDEN AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Power Of God In Us"

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,549 views

    I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

    Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deader Than A Door Nail

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    He didn’t say they were sick! He didn’t say they were ill! He didn’t say they were dying! He said they were dead!

    One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Sulkers' apartment and found his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Father’s Business

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 32,234 views

    We are to be about our Father's business

    I. Your Priorities Will Change - When Christ was missing He was twelve years old. Where would one suppose to find a twelve year old? Playing with friends, wrestling with other boys, having fun, and all the other things twelve year olds like to do. But Jesus was in the Temple sitting among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Moving To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,831 views

    In this message a contrast is drawn between involvement and commitment. Special attention is given to the need for commitment to be a part of God's plan.

    INTRODUCTION * Difference between involvement and commitment - involvement = to include as a condition; to engage or employ; to include - commitment = to give in trust; to pledge oneself to a position; to bind or obligate - involvement is partial; commitment is total - involvement means I take part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 4,055 views

    Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are ide

    The purpose of the gifts Spiritual gifts are abilities given to us apart from our first birth. They equip us to function as members of the body of Christ. Our spiritual gifts, though different, are all useful so we can work together to serve God and each other. We are identified as believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    5 Laws The Govern Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,696 views

    If you want to experience financial prosperity that God has designated for your life, you should understand how these laws operate in the spiritual and in the natural. If you want to cancel insufficiency and lack, you should know the economic plan God

    Breaking the Curse of Poverty There are some practical laws that govern prosperity. Everything you ignore can cause you harm. (Running a red Light, jumping of the side of a cliff) If you want to experience financial prosperity that God has designated for your life, you should understand how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Need Of Patience

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    One of the christian virtues that God wants to be developed in the lives of the saints is Patience. We need patience because there is in us a great tendency to complain and quit during tough times; Man by nature is liable to sink under sufferings. Patien

    Title: THE NEED OF PATIENCE Text : Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Apostle Paul was encouraging the Hebrew Christians who experienced intense sufferings and persecutions because of their Faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist