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  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    This series takes a look at the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This week we look at the gifts Jesus gives to those He calls.

    Be a World Changer II The Gifts Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: Today we continue with our look at some events from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. Our focus last week was answering Jesus’ call for us to be saved and to minister for Him. (Discuss the importance of “getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
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    This is a basic overview of the doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit within the Christian. We examine when, how, and why the Spirit dwells in the child of God.

    When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Makes A Great Church

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
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    Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

    TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rewards Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

    Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Insights Of A Man Named Cornelius

    Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
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    Seeking and finding God.

    Acts 10:1-8,19-22 Insights Of a Man Named Cornelius Intro:Cornelius, the man who was so much - like many today. I. He was a Good Man, According to His Servants.[22] A. He was a Military Man - Centurion. B. He was a Moral Man - “just man, one who fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Astonished! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
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    What made Saul look so different? How did they recognise the change? What was it about him that brought about such astonishment? Let’s see if we can pinpoint the changes that occurred. We want to discover how we as fellow believers should look, in order t

    ASTONISHED! Acts 9:18-31 INTRODUCTION Hold up picture of antlion and ask – ‘What do you think this is?’ (AWAIT RESPONSES) Hold up picture of antlion pits and explain that these are the traps antlions build to catch their prey. Hold up picture of lacewing and ask – ‘What do you think this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving Miracles

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002
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    There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

    How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barnabas At Antioch

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    A brief look at the work of a great pastor at a great church.

    BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH Acts 11:19-24 (vs.23) INTRO. Antioch was about 280 miles from Jerusalem. It was a city of some importance in the New Testament. It was here that the author of Acts, Dr. Luke was born as well as his friend Theophilus. It was to Antioch that many Christians fled after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness With God

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
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    All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

    FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Refreshing-Praying For Revival

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
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    A message preparing our church for it’s first revival in 9 years

    “A TIME OF REFRESHING- PRAYING FOR REVIVAL” Date: March 24, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Acts 3:11-19 Introduction Over the next few weeks, I will be speaking and preparing us for our Spring Revival, which will be on April 28, 29 &30. But before I get too far ahead of myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    234 - Why Water Baptism? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,743 views

    Three undeniable truths about water baptism.

    Sermon Study # 234 – Why Water Baptism (part 1) READ > Acts 8:26-39 (KJV) Key Passage: Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Short Cuts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,130 views

    Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

    TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    En El Nombre De Jesus

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,252 views

    VIENDO LA IMPORTANCIA DEL NOMBRE DE JESUS

    EN EL NOMBRE DE JESÚS HECHOS 4:12 INTRO: Hoy en día vemos la importancia de hacer un nombre para si mismo. Muchos no le prestan atención si Ud. o yo no somos de renombre. Mas hay un nombre que es sobre todo nombre. Ese nombre es el de Jesús, el Hijo del Dios Viviente. Veamos lo que hace el ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Partnerships

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,872 views

    One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

    Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God