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  • Oyewole O. Sarumi avatar

    The Characters In The Wilderness Church Series

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011
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     | 4,549 views

    There are differing characters that constitute the congregants in today’s church. Many of them are parasitic, misewtoe, and outright unserious. However there are few that are strategically planted by God to help the work, and some are there to pulverised

    The Characters in the Wilderness Church Acts 7:38 Introduction Going through the books of Exodus to Deuteronomy, we discovered about 8 categories (representing the chapters) of Characters that were prominent in the church in wilderness, which we can also find in the church of 21st century. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
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     | 3,709 views

    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Is Worthless Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

    * Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

    * The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
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     | 40,290 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Be Faithful Even To The Point Of Death"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 11,866 views

    Easter 4(A) - Believers are to be faithful even to the point of death. This means the believer need and wants to be faithful to God’s truth and God’s glory.

    “BE FAITHFUL EVEN TO THE POINT OF DEATH” (Outline) April 25, 2010 - Easter 4 - ACTS 7:51-60 INTRO: Faithfulness and commitment are rare words in our society today. Too many break their com-mitments because of unfaithfulness. Divorce is rampant. Living together without marriage is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    ‘the Increase Of The Word.’

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
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    Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

    15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Division Of Labor And Promotion Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011
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    The smallest work for God requires and depends not on personal charisma but on the Holy Ghost if we desire to bring glory to God

    "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Help For Hungry Hearts

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 4,689 views

    Only Christ can satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart.

    “Help for Hungry Hearts” Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Stephen, Worker, Preacher, Apologist, Christian Exrtraordinaire! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,794 views

    Stephen life as an example and challenge to stand for Jesus in spite of the consequences

    Stephen is the first recorded person who died for the cause of Christ. Let us examine a few facts of his life and try to learn something for it! Qualifications for him to be chosen were: honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom Stephen gave himself fully to the work he was picked out for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Body His Temple! His Name Is There! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011
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     | 9,037 views

    God dwells and has placed His Holy Name Yahweh in His people whose bodies are His temples.

    WHERE DOES GOD DWELL AND WHERE HAS HE PLACED HIS NAME? Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Available Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    Most Christians believe in Jesus but are not possessed by Jesus and therein lies the reason for the lack of people being Christian missionaries in the world. Missionaries are possessed by the presence of Jesus make themselves available for God’s purposes.

    Available Acts 8:26-40 The Psalmist prays, “Lord, teach me to number my days that I may gain a heart of wisdom.” Jesus had the key to numbering our days when he said just keep seeking the kingdom of God. Throughout this series, we’ve learned that missionaries are spirit filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “using The Office Of Deacon Well”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2010
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     | 6,413 views

    What are the qualities a church should look for in a Deacon?

    We read here about the election of the first Deacons. In verse 1 we are told of a situation that demanded attention. Part of the congregation was being neglected. The Greek speaking Jews in the early church believed that the Aramaic speaking Jews were receiving all of the attention of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free