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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Marks Of An Awesome Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    From the Acts 2, Pentecost experience we can discern at least 6 marks of an Awesome Church

    MARKS OF AN AWESOME CHURCH Acts 2:42-27 1) A Studious Church - V42 - The different translations us the words steadfast and/or devoted to describe this church in Jerusalem. They gathered, they studied, and they were "committed" to the apostles doctrine. They didn’t just participate when it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Drop Dead Fred Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,346 views

    Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

    Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Openness Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,150 views

    1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

    It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

    Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,481 views

    An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

    Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    I Give You A New Commandment

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    A sermon based on the recollection of the dream by Simon Peter in Acts 11 and Jesus’ commandment in John chapter 13

    I give you a new commandment love one another; you must love one another just as I have loved you. (John 13:34 New Jerusalem Bible) Today’s scriptural readings take us on a journey, which for the disciples, was the true meaning of their mission in life. You see, the dream of Simon Peter is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

    The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Corey Laughary avatar

    A Child's Welcome

    Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    How are we children of God? What would it look like for you to act like a child of God?

    [I started out this sermon by telling a story about getting a cheesesteak at Angelo’s in King of Prussia, PA- I can’t do the story justice here] Mark 9:30-37 A Child’s Welcome Mark 9:30-37, They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism For Ordinary People

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Doing acts of kindness as a form of evangelism. Servant evangelism based upon Steve Sjogren’s work.

    According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    As hard as it might seem, when God banished Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, it was an act of love.

    Today is our Thanksgiving Sunday. A Sunday specially set aside to thank God for what he has done in our lives. I picked that song because we so easily forget the goodness of God and focus on the tragedies, challenges and difficulties of life. And when we do, the devil tries to make us feel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 20, 2008
     | 2,156 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:24-25 about Paul’s first five characteristics of the Unknown God

    Text: Acts 17:24-25, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, PM A. Opening illustration: August 12th, 2000, I was getting my tux all ready to go, like 14 hours before the wedding for some unexplained reason, so I could hurry up and wait. Then the wedding director came in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Missed Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,028 views

    Exposition of Acts 24:22-27 about Felix’s missed opportunity to hear the gospel and be saved

    Text: Acts 24:22-27, Title: Missed Opportunity, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/31/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Use Judas as another biblical example of one who had immeasurable opportunity (do a slideshow of the 12 disciples that the parents can recite with their children) B. Background to passage: Remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Past, Present, And Future Of The Believer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process that stretches from eternity past to eternity future.

    THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE BELIEVER Text: Romans 8:28 – 30 Introduction: · V. 28 · Not all things are good, but can be used for our long range good by God, who molds us · Promise only for Christians, “the called” · Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Never Forget What's Important Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Peter’s sermon from Acts 3 gives us the essentials of what evangelism needs to be about.

    At the dramatic conclusion of the musical, Camelot, the tragic figure of King Arthur calls a boy named Tom out of the bushes. Arthur dubs the boy a “Knight of the Round Table,” but orders him not to fight in the battle. He is to “grow up and grow strong” in order to tell of the ideals and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wise Teacher

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,590 views

    This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

    The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist