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  • Michael Belcher avatar

    Encouragements To Go Forward

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 544 ratings
     | 70,076 views

    While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

    Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    How To Study The Bible

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines (See also How To Study The Bible 2).

    How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines. I. If You Do Not Study A. You cannot act in faith (Romans 14:23). B. Willful sins of ignorance will not be forgiven (2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,524 views

    I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Spain avatar

    Get Into It!

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

    INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 18,620 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Maturity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,970 views

    This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

    Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,321 views

    This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

    Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34 Illustration:A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness. 5. (Tie) Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How A Ministry Is Multiplied

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

    Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Wine In New Wineskins

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    One of a series on the the church from Acts

    New wine goes in new skins. Everybody in Jesus day knew that! - It is a simple rule. The skins of animals were used to hold wine. As it aged they stretched. If you put new wine in old skins - they would burst. It was that simple. The new wine is the Gospel and the wineskins are the methods we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Carter avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,439 views

    A message on Soul Winning

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,928 views

    The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

    OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Superstitious

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    An answer to life’s most important question

    March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.

    “How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    False Teaching And Cult Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,093 views

    This is the introduction to a deeper look at false teachings within the accepted church.

    Defending Faith Against False Teaching Introduction This series will ultimately lead to a study on suffering, trials and tribulation. Before we can effectively study what the Bible teaches about this part of life, we must first lay a solid foundation. Why do Christian - even great men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist