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  • Steve Bond avatar

    To Love Means To Communicate Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
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     | 3,223 views

    The changes in the American family have been shocking. To one extent or another, all of us are struggling to find ways to make our households work. But the challenges we face today are much different than those faced by our grandparents.

    Introduction The transformation of the American family during my lifetime has been nothing short of breathtaking. When I was a kid the television shows we watched were Ozzie and Harriet, Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver. All three shows dealt with middle class families with mom and dad and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,587 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,478 views

    Resolutions we need to make for the new year!

    New Year’s Resolutions We are again approaching another New Year. Many of us will make New Year resolutions and most of us will never keep them. How many of you have already made your New Year’s resolution? Typical New Year’s Resolutions: Eat less, Exercise more, Spend less Save more, Stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Have A Guide Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    The Holy Spirit was promised by God to the believers and will be with us to guide, encourage, convict, and open our eyes to our spiritual needs

    You Can Have a Guide "Our Guide and Companion -- Don’t leave without Him." Scripture Reading: John 16:12-15 Intro: Last week we began our series on THE QUEST - The Power to be Free - Discovering Life in the Spirit of Christ. I trust the majority of you started in this study in your Small ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,838 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Treasure In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 48,692 views

    What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

    Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 77,186 views

    Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

    Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Heart For The Poor

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 31,929 views

    What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

    God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas In Narnia

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    Uses the Narnia movie to show truth about God.

    Christmas in Narnia Its September 18, 1931, in Oxford, England, Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3am. One is called Jack by his friends, the other is called Tollers. Jack and Tollers have become great friends, primarily because they both love to read ancient myths and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Real Economic Stimulus Package Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,124 views

    11th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Real contentment comes from enjoying what God has already given to us.

    Over the past six months or so as the economy has retreated into recession, we have seen one economic stimulus package after another. And although we all hope that the economy will recover, regardless of how we feel about the methods being used, the fact is that no one really knows for sure if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "For Grace Appeared"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    The Redeeming, Reforming, Rewarding work of Grace

    “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Dangerous Sleep

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 106,612 views

    One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle y

    THE DANGEROUS SLEEP Dr. D. K. Olukoya One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Legacy Of Honor Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    53rd in a series from Ephesians. Honoring our parents helps build a legacy for future generations of Christ-followers.

    A man bought a donkey from a preacher. The preacher told the man that this donkey had been trained in a very unique way (being the donkey of a preacher). The only way to make the donkey go was to say, "Hallelujah!" The only way to make the donkey stop was to say, "Amen!" The man was pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Ten Commandment Introduction Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,491 views

    Intro to the ten commandments in Exodus 19.

    Exodus 19 When I was in Bible College at London Baptist I used to be asked to preach at different kinds of youth events and one time I remember arriving at a church for some kind of an evening service and I asked the guy in charge, “How long should I speak?” And he said, “You can preach all night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Downward Mobility Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,974 views

    Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

    Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist