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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Recognizing Your Personality Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,236 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to discover how God has created each of us with unique personalities to be used together in serving in the church.

    If you haven’t been with us in the last couple weeks let me get you up to date. We are in a series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saving Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,320 views

    How does one come to faith in Christ. And just what is saving faith?

    Saving Knowledge I John 2:1-6 Introduction Last week, we talked about our relationship we have in Jesus Christ in terms of light and darkness. Our fellowship with the Father requires us to be pure light without any dark spot. And we all too well know that this makes any fellowship with the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Imperfect Family Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 1,704 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: AN IMPERFECT FAMILY A. Today we are beginning our Summer Sermon Series about the LIFE of Joseph from Genesis 37-50, titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” Today we’ll be looking at Joseph’s “IMPERFECT FAMILY”. 1. Of course, the theme: “When Life is the Pits”, is DERIVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Covenant With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,375 views

    This sermon explores being prepared and fearless as a church, drawing lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13.

    Good morning, family! There's a wonderful buzz in the air today. It's one of those Sundays where you can just feel that we're all here, ready to be filled with the Word of God. I want to start us off with a quote from one of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "A scared world ...read more

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    Breakfast On The Beach

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,631 views

    This sermon is based around the miracle of fish experienced by the Disciples, and the fellowship they had thereafter with Jesus, on the beach of the sea of Galilee.

    Breakfast on the Beach (John 21:1-13) Introduction- Many men I know like to go fishing. Others like to eat fish, which is considered to be healthy for the heart (Omega 3 oils?). Yet others are known for loving a sea-food diet. What that often means is that they love to eat all the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Until Death Do Us Part

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

    Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 3 PART 3

    Revelation Chapter 3 List some activities in which churches typically engage that prompt unbelievers to take positive notice. List some activities in which modern churches participate that cause non-Christians to look with scorn upon the gospel. If you were new to Conway, AR and was looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualified To Decide-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 23, 2017
     | 3,712 views

    3 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

    QUALIFIED To DECIDE-III—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Shoe Cover-Up: One day a man found himself in a pickle because he had to drive his secretary home after she fell quite ill at work. He felt ill at ease about the situation, even though it was an innocent gesture. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preacher's Weapon Of Truth

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    This is an article on how the Word of God is like a two edged sword.

    “THE PREACHER’S WEAPON OF TRUTH” W.Max Alderman Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,775 views

    This is a New Year’s message from Isaiah 54:1-3.

    Great Expectations Isaiah 54:1-8 This sermon has been written using an outline from Colin Coombs. I added my own to it as well. Sincerely, Steve Boldin Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big bucks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Pro Dad

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Exploring three Keys to becoming a Pro Dad.

    So tell me men, what’s your profession? That thing that you are “proficient” at, that you went to college for, trained for, worked hard to achieve, have dedicated your vocational life to? Perhaps you do not consider your vocation to have much of a professional status, but I encourage you to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 24,736 views

    If prayer is to make a difference it must be persistent

    The Power of Persistent Prayer Matthew 7:7-11 March 11, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. The reality of Prayer A businessman who needed millions of dollars to clinch an important deal went to church to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying for one hundred dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Believing Withouth Hope Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,302 views

    A look at God’s covenant with Abraham

    Mt. Diablo is only about 3,500 feet, but it is very noticeable as it sits all alone in the Concord, California valley. Before I called them "God sightings" I found myself caught up in an "aha" moment as I looked at the cloud covered Mt. Diablo. I couldn’t help but think that if someone took off ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sopater Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021
     | 1,969 views

    Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

    Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,055 views

    To explore the promise of Jesus in John 8:12, emphasizing the importance of living in the light of Christ, experiencing the power of God's Word, and finding joy in following Jesus.

    Good morning, family. We're gathered here today to explore a wonderful message from the book of John. It's a message that enlightens us about living in the light of Christ, the power of God's Word, and the joy of walking in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus. As we embark on this journey, I'm ...read more

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