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  • Ed Groover avatar

    In The Beginning Was The Word Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    Jesus Christ is God.

    In the Beginning was the Word John 1: 1 - 5 Intro: John wants us to believe in Christ. The belief must have content. Body: 1A. Jesus Christ is God Himself. vv. 1, 2 1B. He is the Living Word of God. NOTE: Tenney says that “logos” means the intelligence behind the idea, the idea, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fulfilment Of The Word

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    The goodnews of the Christian message must come from all christians as we tell our stories of Christ in us. The good news set people free from their captivities, and offer them new hope and new way out of the comfort trap the devil set in this world.

    ‘Today, this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” Luke 4:14-21 You went back to where you grew up? You found things were no longer the same there anymore, the shops, the playground, the local Church and that local pub where Dad used to go and meet up with his friends for a nice pint or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 87,558 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Word Of Damnation

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Jesus says the words from the cross that we were supposed to say.

    Word of damnation – “Father, father, why have you forsaken me?” Damnation – separation from God – alienation An illustration of when you were alone and afraid would be appropriate here We’ve all felt alone or alienated – lost, rift in relationships with family or friends, divorce, lost a loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    In The Beginning Was The Word Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,206 views

    The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoicing In The Word

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    Today we’re going to focus on the impact of the Word on our lives when we read it, study it and act on it. When you allow the word to penetrate your life on a daily basis, it has the power to transform. We see several things the Word can do in your life.

    Rejoicing in the WORD Nehemiah 8: 9-18 A young girl became a Christian in a revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her grandfather yelled at her, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Word Or Wonders? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Why are you believing Jesus? Are you believing Him only for the miraculous things He is able to do for you? That’s why the Galileans welcomed Him and He marveled at their unbelief.

    This morning we have reached a transition text. These three verses mark a transition from the wonderful revival that just happened in Samaria… to the time when Jesus went back home to Galilee. In one way, you can think of what has happened in chapter four up to this point as a stopover. Remember ...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
     | 4,582 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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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,554 views

    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Word Revealed Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Who was the Word, and what is His significance in knowing God the Father? John starts his book by making the subject very clear.

    The Word Revealed John 1:1-18 * John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, is the author of this fourth Gospel in our New Testament. * He is also the author of three letters--First, Second, and Third John--and the book of Revelation. * John wrote his Gospel and letters around A.D. 85-90, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness And The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    John the Baptist testified of Jesus Christ. His message was special because it was about a special topic, God in the flesh.

    The Witness and the Word John 1:6-8, 15-36 * Overview of John the Baptist. A cousin of Jesus. Their mothers were cousins. * Luke 1 describes how Zacharias, a priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, were good folks, but childless and older. * An angel appeared to Zacharias during his rotation of burning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,141 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

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Word Applied

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,243 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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    The Word Of Lie Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,646 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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    Desiring The Word Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    God’s children should desire & consume God’s Word.

    1 Peter 2:1-10 Desiring the Word Introduction: Story of 4-H pig, mine was small compared to others. Nutrition affects growth... Proposition: Every Christian should be growing. How? Peter now tells us how… I. You will grow if you desire to regularly take in good nutrition ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible