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  • James May avatar

    Ignite A Revival

    Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,852 views

    If we really want to see revival then we must allow the Holy Spirit to "kill" the sin within us so that the "common people" will be touched through us.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,736 views

    The way of woe leads to happiness!

    We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Providence Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    This sermon encourages believers to go deeper in their relationship with God and really allow Jesus to be the King of our life.

    Providence Acts 5:17-42 March 24, 2002 Palm Sunday Intro: A. [Scripture Reading] John 12:12-15, The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What I See Happening To The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,902 views

    Insights that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today.

    WHAT I SEE HAPPENING TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION This sermon is the insight that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today. Not everything I will say is good, but these are the things I see happening. Many of these things will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness With God

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,223 views

    Acts Series: 24th Sermon--"Go!" [The Consistency of Our Witness]--It’s "as you are going", a full-time ministry!

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem/1,000s saved, healed, lives changed!/church is unified/magnified/multiplied [magnification in public eye happens when He is lifted up!...affects our public reputation!] The gospel is spreading like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    Acts Series: 25th Sermon--"Stand!" [The Courage of Our Witness]--Courage born of Compulsion, Consecration, and Compassion!

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 “Go” deals with the consistency of our witness “Stand” deals with the courage of our witness “Speak” deals with the communication of our witness There is something we are privileged to be able to do/commanded to do, which even the angels cannot do. v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    Acts Series: 26th Sermon--"Speak!" [The Communication of our Witness]--"5 Principles for Talking to People about Jesus"

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 3 Acts 5:17-20 Go=the consistency of our witness Go to work looking to witness/school/dr.’s office/gas station/golfing! Stand=the courage of our witness Overcoming fear/heart pounding out of chest! How to be bold and courageous, and have courage born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gamaliel: Ridin' Fences Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    Acts Series: 27th Sermon...He made a faulty comparison, used faulty criterion, and thus came to a faulty conclusion.

    Gamaliel: Ridin’ Fences Acts 5:33-39 I’ve always admired this man…he helped give the disciples a break…said some wise things in v. 39, but then I heard a sermon a few years ago which opened my eyes to the fact that this man is straddling the fence. He’s trying to be a peacemaker, yes, but he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When It Is Of God... Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    Does heaven hold on to your heart? Giving yourself completely to a holy cause that lasts forever is the most fulfilling of all human experiences. Find the greatest blessings of the Christian life: give it all you’ve got!

    When it’s of God… Acts 5:17-42 When we lived in New Hampshire, about this time of year the Striper Bass would begin to swim up the coast of Maine and sometimes we would go out at high tide and fish for them off the rocky coast at York, Maine. Roy Smith, from West Virginia, was a sportsman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 17,663 views

    What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

    AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Anything! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Are we ready for anything? Are we ready for whatever life may throw at us? These guys knew how to be ready for anything! And they wanted others to be ready aswell.

    READY FOR ANYTHING! Acts 5:40-42 INTRODUCTION Some years ago Matthew, my 1st cousin, came to visit us in Toodyay. You see he had just bought a new to him 4WD and he wanted me to show him the ropes in off-road driving. He came with his mum and dad. We had a fantastic day! – one of those days where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Frozen People! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,035 views

    This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

    GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Three To Vbs

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,119 views

    It is not your responsibility to save souls; it’s your responsibility to share.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Outreach. Why has God blessed Thomas Road Baptist Church for 46 years? 2. Inward focus. What is our greatest threat? "One of the most devastating things that happens in Church Growth is the shift from reaching out, to reaching in." 3. Intentional. Will evangelism come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    We must obey God rather than men.

    Acts 5:29 PROPOSITION: We must obey God rather than men. OBJECTIVE: To lead in obedience to God. This past Sunday, we celebrated Easter. We discussed this past Wednesday that of all the religious organizations in the world, only Christianity celebrates Easter. It is only the Christian that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist