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  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Rahab's Faith; A Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    Rahab is an example of the grace of God at work. Her salvation was not based on her character: she lived in a doomed city, practiced a sinful profession, engaged in rebellious activities, & lied about her actions. But she acted upon faith, & was spared th

    Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 14 Rahab’s faith; A Saving Faith Joshua 2:1-24; Hebrews 11:31 Introduction In Paris there stands a monument called the “Arc de Triumph” it stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so big that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Halfway Boulevard

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    Paul wasn’t ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, Paul didn’t ARGUE with GOD, Paul wasn’t AFRAID of a GOAL. How to get off "Halfway Blvd." and relocate to the corner of "Busy Street" and "Active Avenue". Free Powerpoint template at website.

    Halfway Boulevard Acts 20:24 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HalfwayBlvd.html "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sending Forth Missionaries

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    For a church to be called a real NT church, it must be actively engaged in the major priority of sending the light of the Gospel. This involves our personal witness where we are now, and from here reaching out nationwide and worldwide. Not only must we ha

    Intro: For a church to be called a real NT church, it must be actively engaged in the major priority of sending the light of the Gospel. This involves our personal witness where we are now, and from here reaching out nationwide and worldwide. Not only must we have a program of evangelism where we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Motivation For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 8,025 views

    MOTIVATIONS COME IN MANY FORMS; FEAR OF PUNISHMENT IS AN OBVIOUS EXAMPLE. ANOTHER WOULD BE THE PERSONAL BENEFITS. HERE IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, PAUL LAYS OUT FOR US OUR MOTIVATION FOR CHRIST-LIKE ACTIVITY, AND BIBLICAL OBEDIENCE. SIMPLY PUT, WE SH

    THE NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP THE MOTIVATION FOR STEWARDSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 FOR CHRIST’S LOVE COMPELS US, BECAUSE WE ARE CONVINCED THAT ONE DIED FOR ALL, AND THEREFORE ALL DIED. 15 AND HE DIED FOR ALL, THAT THOSE WHO LIVE SHOULD NO LONGER LIVE FOR THEMSELVES BUT FOR HIM WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living To The Praise Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 14, 2012
     | 4,242 views

    We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God.

    Introduction We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God. Alert Prayer The end of all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Responding To Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 4,341 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND JOHN, WHILE WALKING UP TO THE TEMPLE, ENCOUNTER A MAN WHO CANNOT WALK, AND THROUGH THE

    RESPONDING TO OPPOSITION ACTS 4:16-22 Proposition: OUTWARD OPPOSITION NEEDS TO BE RESISTED AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST. Introduction: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does The Church Need A Revival?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Good Confession Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2019
     | 3,163 views

    I believe that we have entered what I am calling the age of antichrist. The social credit system active in China is the pattern the antichrist will institute around the world. This message is a challenge to be ready to confess your faith even if it costs you.

    The Good Confession PPT 1 Series title Last weeks message we asked who is igniting your tongue? PPT 2 tongue on fire PPT 3 apostles on fire Then we talked about the best of people can let their tongues get away from them, i.e. Peter. Jesus calls him satan for something he said, and Jesus said on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God-Breathed And Useful

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,892 views

    What is the Bible? And what to do with it? This sermon dives into the question of divine inspiration and the dual divine-human character of the Holy Scripture. God's word is alive and active, and it continues to speak to us personally whenever we open the Bible and our hearts.

    [This sermon was preached on 1 July 2018, Apostles' Sunday / 3rd yea, ELCF Lectionary] What is the Bible? And what to do with it? These are the two questions that the Apostle Paul is trying to answer in 2 Timothy 3:14–17. These were very relevant and very critical questions in the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Two Sides Of Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
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     | 13,254 views

    “Two Sides of Faith.” One side of faith looks very inactive on the surface. It is David waiting for the signal from God. The other side is obviously active. As soon as the light turns green, it moves and it moves boldly. Sermon explores these two aspects

    2 Sam. 5:22-25 5.17.15 In our text this morning, David has become king over all twelve tribes of Israel. He has conquered Jerusalem and made it his new capital, and He had dealt a defeat to the Philistines at Rephaim. But now they have rallied their troops and come against him again. Follow with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Little" Israel Vs "Monster" Global Terrorism???

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 28, 2015
     | 2,715 views

    Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land, this message dwells on the theme of it being a "source" (John 4:22) of a greater victory over a far more dangerous problem...SIN!!!

    "Little" Israel vs "Monster" Global Terrorism??? Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land (action replay of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024
     | 1,317 views

    No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

    Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Who Rescues From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 296 views

    Our God is not a passive observer of our pain; He is an active deliverer. He steps into the darkness and pulls us out with His mighty hand. The pits of life are not permanent residences for the children of God—they are only stages for divine intervention and transformation.

    THE GOD WHO RESCUES FROM THE PIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 38:6-13; Daniel 6:16-23; Genesis 37:18-28; Lamentations 3:53-57; Psalm 103:4 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes feel like a pit—a place of darkness, helplessness, and isolation. Pits can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He's Still Around

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    The book of Genesis starts out recording the activities of God in Creation. Some have called the Biblical account of creation a myth. I call it truth. Anything that might substitute for it, i.e., truth, can itself be considered myth. Skeptics and sc

    HE’S STILL AROUND Genesis 1 INTRODUCTION: 1. At some time during the 1960’s, I think it was, a group of skeptics attempted to popularize the idea that God was dead. Bumper stickers declared allegiance to the campaign all across America. The movement died out but God is still around. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is A Verb

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    Faith is not something we hold on to, it is not something that lays on a table and does not move but only for display. Faith is active--it is what causes us to act. If a person is not acting on upon his/her faith, then that person has no faith. Let us e

    I. Recap A. Verses prior: Jesus on his way to Jairus’s house (a synagogue leader…big guy in charge). B. Slowed by a large crowd, pressing against him, wanting to touch him, grabbing his clothes. C. One woman comes, presses her way through the crowd only to touch his outer garment…a large piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed