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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    7 Keys To Victory

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    7 Key things that should characterize every New Testament church.

    In this passage we have recorded one of the most exciting events in all of scripture. After Christ ascended into heaven, the people who were believers met, and in Acts 1 it says, "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer." Then on the day of Pentecost, Peter stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

    Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Develop A Rule Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,304 views

    Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

    Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    You Can Have It If You’re Willing To Stretch For It

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 78 ratings
     | 64,171 views

    There is nothing really out of reach for the child of God, but there are some things that you have to stretch for to get.

    You can have it (if) you’re willing to stretch God has put a word in my spirit for the body of Christ, and I must prophesy to any one with ears to hear: God is setting his people free. You say But Pastor, I’m a child of God. Yes you may be a child of God and yet be bound, (bound by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Nobodies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,863 views

    We as the church, facing today's challenges, think of ourselves as nobodies. But we are God's kind of nobodies, those in whom He has been at work to make changes, and we are needed by the world around us.

    (Originally preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 12, 1973; subsequently, with variations, at Woodbrook Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 1973; Viers Mill Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, Sept. 9, 1973; Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Walker avatar

    The Good And Beautiful God: A Heart At Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    The only way to have a heart that is at peace with God is to know the God that Jesus reveals to us....

    “The Good & Beautiful God: A Heart At Peace With God” John 14:6 January 16th 2011 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (NIV) Introduction: > Two years ago, I was given a book entitled, The Good and Beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Medicine From Above

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 52,761 views

    Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was

    MEDICINE FROM ABOVE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deep Connection

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Obviously the way to address loneliness is social engagement and relationship-building. Likewise when we feel lonely or isolated from God we need to work on that relationship to correct the problem. The tools that are very important to help us toward abun

    “Deep Connection” John 15:7-11 This week I read an article by Medical News Today about the health effects of loneliness. Quoting the article, it states that “there is evidence that the risk of developing and dying from heart disease can depend on the strength of one's social ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Reclaiming The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    The third and final sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

    (1) As we conclude our current series, ‘The Church that You and God Have Always Wanted,’ we are treated one last time to some classic bulletin bloopers. (2) Today’s focus is on preachers and guest speakers. (2A) The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. (2B) During ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gaining Victory Over Depression Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,891 views

    Using Neil Anderson’s book "Overcoming Depression" to help gain victory over the spiritual and emotional battle of depression.

    We are concluding our series “Victory in Jesus” this week, I am actually cutting the series short because Mother’s Day is next week. I didn’t think we would want to be studying depression on Mother’s Day. Our series has focused on God’s promise that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Can You Be A Fisherperson If You Are Not Willing To Fish Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of all individuals being willing to share Christ.

    Resurrection Encounters Part VI: Can You Be A Fisher If You Aren’t Willing to Fish? Matthew 28:16-20 CBC May 20, 2007 Okay today let me ask the question? Are there any fishermen and women out there? If you love to fish raise your hand? If you like to fish raise your hand. If you are remotely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,763 views

    The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

    Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24:5 Salt And Light Are? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,383 views

    When Jesus spoke of salt and light it wasn’t a mystery to those he was teaching, so what’s in it for us?

    They are the type of thing that you don’t miss until you need them and don’t have them. But boy when you want them and they aren’t there you sure miss them then. When Jesus was looking for a metaphor to describe his followers he reached out to and latched on to an unlikely pair. Well perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 5,276 views

    Is sex before or outside of marriage really immorality?

    1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexual Immorality 6/15/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction The scene is Malacandra (Mars). The human, Ransom, is having a conversation with an hross, a seal-like Malacandrian. In a roundabout way, Ransom has raised the question of hrossa overindulging in sexual relations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Moving Forward In Service For Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
     | 26,992 views

    As co-pastors, my wife and I preached this sermon together encouraging the church to accept change as part of the future during our church's 50th anniversary service.

    Praise Your Name Lord God Almighty We give thanks to God for Glenville New Life Community Church. On this 50th anniversary, we pause to see where we have been, but also to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead, work yet to do and give You the glory, for You are a good God, worthy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed