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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Sabbath And Sunday: Understanding The Change Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
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    The transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and rest. Let us explore this transformation through the lens of Scripture and history.

    The Sabbath and Sunday: Understanding the Change Introduction: Today, we delve into a topic of great significance in our Christian faith—the transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Be Alarmed

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 17, 2024
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    Most important the words you utter during times of crisis is very important, ‘I’m done, I’m finished, hopeless, nothing more” are words of dead people.

    Do not be alarmed Acts 20:10”But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him." Imagine a boy falling down dead during a night prayer, but the preacher came down totally calm and unruffled, “fell upon him, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
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    A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

    A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Long-Winded Preacher Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 617 views

    The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

    A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Message Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
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    If we have believed in the Lord Jesus, it will show by the way we live.

    ONE MESSAGE Text: Acts 20:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Brennan Manning wrote: “If Jesus would appear at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; if he laid out the real state ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Sermon To Die For Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2025
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    Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?

    Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Farewell Message Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2025
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    Acts 20:13-38 teaches us that God sovereignly preserves his church through faithful elders.

    Introduction Toward the end of his second term as the first U. S. president, George Washington announced his retirement from office in a letter addressed to the American people on September 17, 1796. Though many people feared a United States without Washington, the address assured the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul’s Final Encouragement To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2024
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    These are the final instructions given to a church whose name means “desirable”. Would our church today be willing to be this bold, this committed, this faithful to the calling that God has placed on each of us?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 31 Paul’s final encouragement to Ephesus Acts 20:7-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we had several challenges to consider when it comes to being faithful -- Ref: Christian life APP: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ¿debe El Cristiano Guardar La Ley? (Segunda Parte) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2024
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     | 1,034 views

    ¿Por qué los cristianos parecen guardar los Diez Mandamientos excepto el sábado? Este mensaje aborda la diferencia entre la forma en que el Nuevo Testamento trata las leyes morales y ceremoniales del Antiguo Testamento.

    Estamos respondiendo a la pregunta: ¿Debe un cristiano guardar la ley? La respuesta bíblica es sí y no. Debemos guardar los mandamientos morales que tienen su raíz en la naturaleza inmutable de Dios. Dios es santo. Dios es un ser moral que hace que las personas sean moralmente ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 274 ratings
     | 33,388 views

    Let’s look at what some of God’s Word has to say about God’s people gathering together.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As you travel to visit relatives or to enjoy a well-earned vacation, do you make a habit of attending church on Sunday wherever you are? I certainly hope that you do. I hope that you haven’t somehow adopted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
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     | 12,024 views

    There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

    “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
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     | 2,744 views

    Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

    Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,364 views

    If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

    Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

    Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words On Worship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    This passage has a great deal to teach us about worship.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 34 “Words on Worship” Acts 20:7-12 As you travel this summer on vacation and to visit friends and relatives I hope that where ever you are on Sunday that you make it a habit to attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist