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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,714 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
     | 16,422 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
     | 5,081 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
     | 2,693 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

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Words To The Weary

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    How faith, hope and trust can help us when we’re life wears us out

    Words to the Weary Introduction During a recent Sunday worship service, a congregation was singing the worship chorus that goes: "I exalt thee, oh Lord...” A mother of a 5-year-old girl glanced down and realized that her daughter was fervently singing, "I’m exhausted, oh Lord ..." Barbara Brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning With The Word

    Contributed by Kevin White on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    A sermon to indicate our purpose as we begin a new pastorate.

    Beginning With The Word SUMC 06/13/2004 Good morning! Stephanie and I are so glad to be here serving as your pastors. Since the day we told the D.S. we would be happy to take this appointment, I have stewed over this message. I feel like this is a very important message. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Be A Doer Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,355 views

    This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

    Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Lie Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,640 views

    What we believe is confirmed by how we behave, especially how we care about others. This doesn’t mean perfection, but it does mean progress, that true faith makes a difference in how we live and love.

    The First Epistle of John: “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “The Word of Life”, 1:1-4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Just as crime-scene investigators gather evidence to determine “whodunit”, the Apostle John has compiled a set of proofs to verify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Effective Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006
     | 3,760 views

    The word of God is always effective and accomplishes its stated purpose.

    The Effective Word Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction 1. Read 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following letter to a deceased individual. "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Purpose Of The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Armstrong on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,997 views

    This sermon will help anyone see the four-fold meaning of the bible. It tells us 1)what’s right, 2) what’s wrong, 3) how to make it right, 4) How to keep it right.

    The Purpose of the Word 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: If we are to grasp the will of God for our lives, we must understand word of God in our lives. This passage of scripture gives us insight on the purpose of the bible. Paul writes to Timothy and shares with him the meaning of the scriptures or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Word

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Discover he importance of Gd’s Word in everyday life.

    LIFE IN THE WORD Psalm 119:89-96 Introduction: This morning in the ABC’S class we looked at Bible Basics. Share from interesting facts sheet. Share “THE ANVIL” poem. It can seem at times that the Bible is for Church or for the Super Religious. Honestly, at times it seems as though modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What's In A Word?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    A word study of "disciple."

    WHAT’S IN A WORD? Various INTRO: Someone has said, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean — nothing more, nothing less.” Since words are frequently used with the user’s own definition, we need to examine the word in Hebrew and Greek that is translated into English as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary R. James avatar

    Hearers Of The Word

    Contributed by Gary R. James on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    How to know you effectually hear God’s word.

    Luke 8:4-21 I. Introduction A. He who has ears to hear let him hear B. The doctrine of hearing God’s word is presented C. Four kinds of hearers 1. Christ focuses on the last kind of hearer – those to whom effectual hearing that brings understanding. D. Deut 8:3 … man lives by every word that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    The Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
     | 3,873 views

    Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    Signs and Wonders – 2 The Power of the Word Review What are signs and wonders… Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. They are: • Healings • Favor and break throughs • Manifestations of God’s Glory • Miracles - something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Words Of Affection Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

    Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist