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    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024
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    Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

    Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Do It?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2018
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    Why should we humble ourselves to do menial and low level jobs for others? Because Jesus humbled himself to wash the disciles feet.

    Why Should I Do It? 7/15/2018 John 13:12-17 Acts 1:1-11 Have you ever been in a situation in which somebody asked you to do something that you really didn’t want to do it, and you even thought it was unfair for them to ask you to do it. You may have said verbally or inside your head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Exodus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    The church I was an associate pastor in finally got its own building. This is the sermon I gave, which was the last sermon in its original location.

    by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor CrossWinds Bible Church (given while Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years before God had Moses lead them to their new beginning. To the place where they would start to grow. To their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013
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    Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

    How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being The Spirit-Filled Act 2 Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 562 views

    This sermon explores the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging believers to live Spirit-filled lives that reflect and magnify God's glory.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we bask in the divine presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, let us open our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom that awaits us. Our focus today is on the twelfth chapter of the first ...read more

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    The Power In You (Acts 1:6-8)

    Contributed by Edwin Catungal on Jul 8, 2014
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    God’s power is made available to us so we can be witnesses for Jesus Christ and become channels of God's love made possible for us through the Holy Spirit whose power can change lives, transform communities, and usher the coming of God's Kingdom on earth.

    POWER IN YOU Acts 1:4-8 Dunamis is a Greek word from which English word dy•na•mo was derived. In electricity, dynamo is a kind of electric generator, especially for direct current. In human description, it refers to a kind of energetic, hardworking, forceful person – hence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pure Religion (Acts 9:36-42)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
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     | 4,689 views

    PURE RELIGION (ACTS 9:36-42)

    PURE RELIGION (ACTS 9:36-42) Do you know of any widows and orphans in your midst? Upon graduating from a Hong Kong university, a young man from China decided to take up a job of leading an orphanage in China. It was quite a challenge to return to China because he studied in England, where he met ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When We Forget Our Primary Duty

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2022
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     | 1,013 views

    Humans become like those rebels when they forget that their primary mission in life is to live and die in love with God and neighbor.

    Saturday of 29th Week in Course 2022 Jesus always paid attention to the local news, wherever He might have been ministering. Today’s Gospel actually gives us two situations in which Jesus gets to comment on something happening in Jerusalem, something that these days would make at least page two of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wesley On Thriving Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    How to thrive as a church

    Wesley on Thriving Isaiah 58:6-9 We have had several funerals in our community recently Today I would like to consider another What would happen if our church closed? Do not start worrying KUMC is healthy and are no where near closing Or even slowing down We are just thinking today What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Foregoing Our Rights Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 views

    Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

    Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Philip & The Ethiopian

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,816 views

    Philip is sent on a mission - for 1 man.

    Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26 – 8:40 Jeff Hughes – June 8, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. We all have people in our lives that influence us. Some may be good, and some may be bad. But it’s these experiences, these influences that mold us and shape us into who we are. b. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Wants To Grow Our Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2017
     | 10,199 views

    God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

    How God Wants to Grow Our Church Acts 10:23-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 23, 2014 *Think about the answer to this question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how committed are you to seeing our church grow?" Church: We need to be more committed than ever before. A five-minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,886 views

    Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

    Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    When we decide to die for Christ we receive the promise of eternal rest and peace from all the persecution that the world has inflicted on us. We get the blessing of having our righteous deeds follow us to Heaven.

    “Series Revelation” Review of the book of Revelation: This writing unveils to us Jesus Christ – “The Beginning and the End” This book presents 7 churches, 7 seals, 7 resurrections of a Beast-like Kingdom, 7 trumpets, and 7 reasons why we as Christians should “Be Happy” through false prophets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational