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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Super Sunday

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,847 views

    Why every Sunday should be Super Sunday to us. It’s because we have: 1- A Super God 2- A Super Savior 3- A Super church

    INTRO.- Preoccupation. What is it? Is it good or bad? To be preoccupied with something is to enthralled with or engrossed in or perhaps just plain crazy about something. Have you ever been crazy about anything? And Americans are preoccupied. But with what? Do you think Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For All Those Who Fall Asleep In Church

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 62,839 views

    The real question is not “Why did God let Eutychus fall asleep?” The real question is: “Was anyone but the Apostle Paul awake?”

    For All Those Who Fall Asleep in Church Acts 20:7-12 Church sleepers beware. If you think you can get away with sleeping in church then watch out! “A man who went to Church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. The wife decided to do something about this and one Sunday she took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Doze Off

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,304 views

    The signs and the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, and how Christ can wake us up again.

    Windows have been much in my mind the last couple of weeks. The windows in the hall that had rotten frames have all been replaced. But we have hit a snag with the fire escape at the back. The replacement doors are too big and do not fit, this was not discovered until after the old ones had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When We Come Together

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,612 views

    1- We come together to remember Christ’s death 2- We come together to hear Christ’s word 3- We come together to receive Christ’s comfort

    INTRO.- When we come together, we do all kinds of things, do we not? (sports, music, movies, etc.) That is, we may go to ball games, music concerts, movies, shopping at malls, and a host of other things. (I think I’ve been to one music concert in my life. I saw Barry Manilow about 25 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,081 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

    Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,804 views

    The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

    Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With No Regrets Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,325 views

    You can have a life free from regret as you faithfully serve Jesus from this day forward.

    Living with No Regrets Acts 20:13 – 27 Intro: Most of us have some things in our lives that we would change if we could. If we could just snap our fingers and change some things about ourselves, most of us would start snapping. I know there are some things in my past that I am not very proud of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sleeping Trouble

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    This sermon is about waking up the church to knowing Jesus, to sowing, and to growing.

    Sleeping Trouble I want you all to turn in your Bibles to Acts chapter 20 this morning. And we’re going to begin reading this morning with verse 7. “On the first day of the week, when we had met to break bread, Paul, who was going away the next morning, was preaching to them, and prolonged ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Holding Back In 2007

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    Don’t hold back this year!

    NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passion That Will Change The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Part of a series on the book of acts

    The Passion that will change the world Audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons05/Without_being_religious.mp3 The Passion that will change the world (mp3) (Acts 20, 1 John 5: 13) By Adrian Warnock, includes testimony by Guy Lester. Notes Acts 20:1-3, 7-12, 16-36 v1-3 Paul was a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheep And Shepherds

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,770 views

    Each of us are either a sheep or a shepherd. And some of us sheep and shepherds as well! Paul was a shepherd, and we can gain a good understanding of what a shepherd does by looking at his life.

    Passage: Acts 20:1-12 Intro: We are used to the common Biblical concept of sheep and shepherds. 1. Jesus certainly referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd”, and we as his sheep. 2. but he also appointed people to be shepherds after him, and others to be sheep. 3. but I believe that all of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Confident Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,051 views

    Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

    Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Moving Ahead For Our Master

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 views

    Our greatest goal as a church must be to grow. How can we move ahead for our Master? God’s Word gives us 6 great answers in these verses.

    Moving Ahead for Our Master Acts 20:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 28, 2007 *This morning I sent out a letter to all of our church families about the great Christmas season we should have this year. It should be one of our best Christmases ever. Of course we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Leave A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,426 views

    In this message the example of Paul is used to show us how we can leave a legacy of faith to those who come behind us

    INTRODUCTION * Think of the people who’ve made a lasting impact on your life (i.e., grandparent, teacher, close friend, etc.) * Why we remember them: they made a significant impression upon us and did something that changed our lives - they left a legacy * We’re always thankful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist