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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Character Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 8,166 views

    There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

    The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’re Down Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,725 views

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It doesn’t make any difference how hard you try; it just seems that everything backfires on you?

    5 November 2005 When You’re Down John 14:1-14:6 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Fashion Advice Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 25, 2022
     | 3,192 views

    Paul gives the Colossians a picture of what a growing Christian and a healthy church looks like

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:12-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-24-2022 Are you in the Right Place? When I was in college, I lived next to a guy who played in a band called, “Momma Tera.” It was a hard rock band and he invited me to come see them at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 8,068 views

    The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

    June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saved!!

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021
     | 2,176 views

    Experiencing Salvation - Freedom from the Penalty of Sin.

    December 05, 2020 In the spring of AD 31 Satan became a defeated foe, but the war is not yet over and full victory is in the future. We are living in the MEANTIME between the defeat of Satan and final victory. Today we are going to learn how to Experience Salvation while we wait for Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 740 views

    This sermon explores where to turn during our darkest moments, using a personal anecdote from the pastor's childhood as a metaphor for finding oneself in unexpected and challenging situations.

    One of my most vivid childhood memories is of an afternoon in sixth grade, when a friend and I decided to swing on a newly-installed bar hanging over the walkway on our way out of school. The bar was about 8 feet off the ground, just low enough for the two of us to reach if we jumped. So on the ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

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    Getting A New Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 5, 2018
     | 6,874 views

    We need to take off our old life and put on our new one.

    Getting A New Wardrobe Text: Col. 3:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Ten months ago, I had a life changing even; I had bariatric surgery. As of today I have lost 133 lbs. As a result, I have had to have an entirely new wardrobe (several times). I can't wear the clothes I used to wear, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Reigns Over My Past (2 Corinthians 5:15-21) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 21, 2021
     | 4,014 views

    Jesus’ death and resurrection proves He can rule over everything. Even your biggest mistakes.

    [adapted from Sermon Central’s “Love Reigns” sermon kit] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5. We begin a new series this morning called “Love Reigns.” Between now and Easter, we are going to talk about how love reigns over our past, our present, and our future. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,542 views

    Jesus-we use the name all the time but do ever think about the name we're using? Why was he named Jesus? What significance does it have? How did the disciples use it? Let's find out and see what the takeaways are from looking at the name of Jesus.

    THE NAME OF JESUS Jesus-we use the name all the time but do ever think about the name we're using? Why was he named Jesus? What significance does it have? How did the disciples use it? Let's find out. 1) The name of Jesus. The name Jesus is used nearly 1,200 times in the bible; all in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Holy One Of God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,757 views

    The Holy One of Israel in the Old Testament, YHWH, Jehovah, is revealed as the Holy One of God, Jesus, in the New Testament through Peter's profession in John 6.

    Jesus: The Holy One of God: John 6:64-71 I love preaching through books of the Bible because I always know where I will be preaching next week…and so will you! John 6 is a very powerful chapter and we have seen Jesus feed 5,000 men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angel On Your Shoulder

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,757 views

    I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

    The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mission Begins Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2016
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     | 17,313 views

    This sermon draws material from Chapters 10 and 11 in Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon draws lessons for our lives and ministry from the first part of Paul's first missionary journey.

    Introduction: A. Preaching, ministry and missionary work are very interesting and challenging adventures. 1. I read about one preacher who gave a very unusual sermon one day – He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God displayed in nature. 2. After the service, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Venturing Into The Enemy Territory

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2021
     | 3,315 views

    Do not think that your reckless invasion into the territory of demons will not have repercussions and consequences, caveat!

    Venturing into the enemy territory Genesis 34: 1 “Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land.2 When Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.” Do not think that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Once Was Blind But Now I See Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 50,739 views

    This sermon reassures individuals that no matter what you have done in life, what you have said in life, or even where you may have gone, God can and will turn your life around if you allow Him.

    Introduction: Looking back into our lives we have lived reckless lives, carefree lives, careless lives, and the I want to do my own thing lives. We often bit off more than we could chew which often put us in situations that we regretted. Some of the mistakes that we have made in our lives we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Whole Trouble Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 17, 2025
     | 185 views

    We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ