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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 23,255 views

    If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

    WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Last in the Series - God has given us gifts that are perfectly fitted to us - to be used to advance His kingdom.

    Christmas in Narnia THE PERFECT GIFTS I Corinthians 12:4-11 / Ephesians 4:7ff “So, wadya get for Christmas?” [Solicit responses from the children] That’s a question that has been asked more over the last week than any other. Kids ask their friends. Grandparents, uncles, cousins and friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want You To Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 2,696 views

    Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

    INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    Philippians 1:12-18. God uses Paul’s unusual circumstances to advance the gospel despite opposition.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION - I have a general dislike for clichés. There’s just something about them that makes me cringe. Not all clichés, however. I suppose I could be more specific by saying that I dislike those clichés that over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gathered Together

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,380 views

    Jesus want to gather us together as a hen gathers her chicks, but are we willing to accept his gracious advance?

    Have you ever gotten to the end of your rope? — I have done what I needed to: I’ve graduated from high school, finished college, got a masters degree; I have worked, become a licensed professional, developed into a good project manager; I have been ordained deacon and then priest. And after all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 68 ratings
     | 37,538 views

    Are we using our time to advance the cause of Jesus and to enhance our relationship with Him? Is our time well spent?

    Sweet Brown is an Oklahoma City resident who was interviewed by local news station KFOR News Channel 4 after evacuating from her apartment building that was set on fire last spring. Her dramatic testimony of the chaotic scene quickly led to massive exposure on YouTube and became viral. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    #5 Farmer, Seeds And Soil Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,061 views

    We must be will to cultivate our lives for Christ if we long to be His tools bringing about the advance of the kingdom of God

    This sermon was written and given by the leader of Mendingnets.org ministries on Sunday July 28, 2021 at The Center. Let me start off by saying I’m the type of person who tells it like it is, so parables drive me crazy!! Just speak in a straight line, Jesus. Cut to the chase and get to the point! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Certainly I Will Be With You

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,142 views

    Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement.

    “Certainly, I will be with you” (God to Moses in Exodus 3:12). Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement. And instead of getting easier as the years came and went, the work seemed to never let up. One challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go Team! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    This sermon illustrates how the church should WORK together as a team (using our spiritual gifts) to advance the Kingdom of God.

    Go Team! Acts 9:32-43 June 9, 2002 Intro: A. [Beauty of Unity, Citation: Mike Royko, One More Time (University of Chicago Press, 1999), pp. 85-87; submitted by Dallas Roark, Emporia, Kansas] The late columnist Mike Royko writes about a conversation he had with Slats Grobnik, a man who sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,360 views

    The story of Paul, his dark side and how later he lived his life for Christ and the advancement of His Kingdom.

    How I was before I met Jesus ?How I met Jesus ?How my life is different since I met Jesus Acts 7:54-8:3. This morning we’re going to study the person we know as the Apostle Paul. The story of Paul is a story of redemption in Jesus Christ and a testimony that no one is beyond the saving grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 219 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Obeyed

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

    Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Challenge Of Making Godly Choices PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 690 views

    This sermon explores the importance of godly wisdom in making choices that honor God, reflect His character, and advance His kingdom.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today under the banner of His grace, in the fellowship of His love, and in the pursuit of His wisdom. We come together as active participants in the unfolding story of our faith, as we seek ...read more

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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Menace Of Mediocrity

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    Widespread mediocrity threatens the advance of Christianity because it engenders a "just enough to get by" attitude in those affected by it.

    THE MENACE OF MEDIOCRITY "Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him: ’We have seen the Lord.’ So he said to them, ’Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Into Miracle Territory Believing

    Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING Reminds us that in order to experience VICTORY in our life/church we need to BELIEVE.

    This Sermon Preached on Superbowl Sunday Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING The Gospels tell us about many miracles of Jesus. He turned water into wine. He made the blind to see. The deaf to hear and the lame to walk. He raised the dead from the grave. He took a man’s ear cut off by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist