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  • David Heflin avatar

    Ghost Town Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

    Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,376 views

    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,433 views

    Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Power In Unity!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 98,188 views

    There is power in unity. The early church demonstrated this, as they remained in one accord.

    There is Power in Unity! (Acts 1 & 2) By Rev. Ruben Rivis Key verse: Acts 1:14 I¡¦ve always been fascinated by the early church as described in the book of Acts of the Apostles. The early church was a strong and powerful unit of simple, ordinary and like¡Xminded people who loved God with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Haber avatar

    What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

    Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

    Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship: Hannah's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    Stewardship - Sort of; Everythiing we have in life, everything is from God. Some thoughts early in the sermon are taken from other guys, but I can’t remember who -.

    The story is told of a ship that was sinking. When it was evident the ship was going down, the captain called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One replied, “I do.” “Good,” the Captain replied. “You pray while the rest of us put on lifejackets – we’re one short.” The last part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,404 views

    Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

    Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Called To A Rewardless Mission

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

    ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Who Knows Jesus And Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 5, 2007
     | 1,810 views

    Discovering who Jesus is and why it matters to your life.

    Who Knows Jesus and Does It Matter? Luke 4: 1-13 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 4:2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,493 views

    Second in a Series going through the New Testament

    THE BOOK OF MATTHEW-- SERMON 2 Introduction: In the last lesson we studied the four gospels as a whole. We studied how each gospel has expresses a different personality of the Jesus. Matthew presents him as King. Mark presents him as a servant. Luke presents him as the perfect man and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing The Blues With Paul Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    Even the great saints among us, like the Apostle Paul, sang the blues from time to time. Paul was healed of his near-depression by supernatural intervention by God.

    Singing the Blues With Paul II Corinthians 1:8-11 March 25, 2007 When Charles Goodyear was just twenty-six years old, he had made his first fortune. He had set up the first hardware store in America that sold only domestically manufactured farm implements. Everything was going in his direction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,323 views

    By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

    Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

    Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    God's Idea Of Community Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,438 views

    Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

    Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harvey avatar

    Developing A Christmas Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Two ways for Christians to develop a focus of Jesus at Christmas.

    “Developing a Christmas Focus” December 11, 2005 Introduction: Today we are looking at an important aspect of Christmas and that is focus. So often it is easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of December. Christmas parties, shopping, and decorating take an enormous amount of time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist