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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    Exposition of Jude 24-25

    Text: Jude 24-25, Title: Last Words, Date/Place: 11/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Thursday, December 21, 1899, after cutting short a Kansas City crusade and returning home in ill health, D. L. Moody told his family, “I’m not discouraged. I want to live as long as I am useful, but when my work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Your Word

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany The call of Peter

    5th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 5:1-11 "At Your Word" 5:1 ¶ While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. 2 And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiving Words

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,545 views

    Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

    Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Word Applied

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    Showing how God’s Word applied in our lives can change situations for the glory of God and the blessing of His people.

    I. THIS WAS A TIME OF CRISIS Many enemies seeking to cause the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity by Cyrus, (an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah 250 years before – Isaiah 44:28). They were now in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,660 views

    EASTER reminds us of what mattered most to Jesus now that his work on earth was finished...He shared what he wanted his followers as far away as the 21st century, to remember.

    Many of you have had the experience of standing at the bus stop, train station or the airline terminal sending your child off for that school trip or launching them into the scary world of university campuses. •Parting words – “Behave yourself; make me proud; don’t get into trouble; be careful who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,325 views

    There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

    I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surprising Words Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,032 views

    God’s power is at work whenever the gospel is preached. If he could do the things we read about here in Luke 2, there’s nothing he can’t achieve.

    You may have heard this story before. A chauffeur had been driving a chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same speech time and time again. Finally he said to the professor as they were driving to the next engagement, "Professor, I reckon I could give your speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Word Is Alive

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Jesus said-the words that I speak...they are spirit and they are life

    Word is alive Awesomeness of God. He created man, and gave him dominion of the earth, all the while knowing that we would fail. Raised up many leaders, prophets and kings throughout time, but none could live up to the law. Jn. 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profits nothing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    War Of The Words Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

    I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word To The Wives

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    THE DEGREE TO WHICH A WIFE IS SUBMISSIVE TO CHRIST DETERMINES THE DEGREE TO WHICH SHE WILL BE SUBMISSIVE TO HER HUSBAND.

    A Word To The Wives C.H. Spurgeon said: “Woman was not taken out of man’s head to be lord over him, or from his feet to be trampled on by him, but from his side to be equal with him, From under his arm to be protected by him, and from near his heart to be loved by him!” What a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Was With God

    Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Jesus said that his followers show their love for him by obeying him. Love is more than lovely words; it is commitment and conduct. If you love Christ, this is what Jesus said… prove it by obeying what I say in my Word. How can we obey His Word? First of

    When you read John 14:21 this is what Jesus said… John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." Jesus said that his followers show their love for him by obeying him. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Word To The Laggards

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    One son says he’ll do the work, and doesn’t. Another says he won’t do the work, and does. Which one best describes us? And is there a third option?

    Growing up, I was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. I still follow them closely, but nothing like when I was younger. I idolized their players, I knew all their stats, I watched their games on TV like it was a life or death struggle. My favorite player when I was in third grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing The Word Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    The act of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart is not just memorizing it, but by living in full devotion to the Lord.

    Knowing the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Psalm 119 We have been going through a Series called: The Manual Today, we are going to look at the importance of Knowing God’s Word. We know there is purpose (1st week – 2 Timothy) We know we should feed on it (2nd week – 1 Peter) Today I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

    Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ