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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Master Communication Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 15, 2012
     | 5,406 views

    We may live in the golden age of technology, but we still don't seem to be able to communicate.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Communication” Eph. 5:15-20 A woman went to court and told the judge she wanted a divorce. “Do you have any grounds?” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she replied. “That’s not it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Economy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, we examine what the Bible has to say about the economy.

    Scripture Years ago I came across the following somewhat humorous view of the economic policies of different political systems: • In Communism, if you have two cows, the government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. • In Socialism, if you have two cows, the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lifting Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2012
     | 8,329 views

    The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the scriptures His story continues in the lives of the disciples, and today the story goes on in our lives. The primary assignment of the Church is to lift up Jesus. We are not a social or political

    Lifting Up Jesus Acts 8:1-13 Introduction The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Good

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012
     | 2,752 views

    Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

    Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stuart M Guthrie avatar

    Peter’s Description Of Dealing With Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Today we will talk about Christians and how and why should deal with sufferings and trails of life!

    1 Peter 4:12-19 (Peter’s Description of Dealing with Sufferings) August 19, 2012 HIT RECORD ON THE CAMERA! Introduction: Prayer: You know I was trying to think of a great story to tell along with my sermon this week, talking about dealing with sufferings or dealing with something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For His Name’s Sake

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,096 views

    There are people around you who are not only watching you but keenly observing your every action and reaction. Their only open Bible and to see Christ is you. During the past years and till to date many believers have continually put the name of Christ at

    Opening illustration: In a New York Times interview, a widely recognized man voiced his displeasure with a fast-food chain in whose TV commercials he had appeared. He felt that the quality of some of the items he advertised had been diminishing. Since people associated his name with the product, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No: The Key To Knowing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,570 views

    The 10 Commandments are the key to knowing God, ourselves, and love.

    Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. In 2007, Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label, which he found on a small tractor. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
     | 7,756 views

    The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Humanity Under God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,883 views

    TO GRASP THE POWER OF GRACE AND WHAT CHRIST DID, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW HOPELESSLY AND HELPLESSLY BOUND BY SIN WE WERE BEFORE GRACE RESCUED US

    Romans 1:18-32—Humanity: Under God’s Judgment 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Vision 2014 And Beyond

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

    Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Answer Me Quickly, Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,549 views

    The Psalmist’s prayer should be our prayer at times. 1- Answer me quickly, Lord 2- Do not bring me into judgment 3- Show me the way to go in life 4- Rescue me from my enemies

    INTRO.- Answer me quickly, Lord. ILL.- Here’s a bad situation where you barely have time to call on the Lord or anyone for help. May 23, 2013. Driver survives I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river: A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Suffering & Death Of God's Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,448 views

    A sermon examining the suffering and death of Jesus.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Suffering & Death Of God’s Servant ” Isaiah 53:5-10 The heart of Isaiah’s prophecy in chapter 53 is the reality that God’s Servant would suffer and die. One day a remnant will acknowledge the truth about Him. On that day many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Leach avatar

    Good And Evil

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 7,840 views

    There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference.

    Good and Evil There are perhaps no two words that are more highly abused than these two. With multitudes of people calling evil good and good evil. We had better know the difference: Isa 5:20 Destruction is certain for those who call evil good and good evil... 1. What truly is Good? Here is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 62,089 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,838 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God