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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
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     | 9,012 views

    Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

    Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
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    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011
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    1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Fertilize Man Fertilize

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2010
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    Want go want to grow fertilize.

    FERTILIZE MAN FERTILIZE Matt. 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Five things that will help you in growing your church. 1. Be Organized Eph.4:14That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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    Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

    That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
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    All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

    “Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
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    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 17, 2011
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    What best describes our church today? Are we a church filled with brotherly love, faithfulness and a love for God through Jesus Christ?

    If we look closely at some rather unique music compositions, we’ll find interesting things about two gifted and well known composers – Beethoven and Haydn. Sometimes we need to look closely behind the scenes to understand the full story. We can do just that in music, and we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ilife, Part 2

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
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    In this sermon, Dino Rizzo explains and projects his vision for the ministries of Healing Place Church, showing how God’s will for the church has played itself out in their church’s history.

    I’m excited about this series. I’ve been looking forward to this Sunday because we’re going to do something we have never done before. We’re gonna to look back and we’re going to give you a gift that I think is gonna bless you. But we’re going to enter into a series called iLife. And we’re gonna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living For Christ

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    a church in a rut

    In our scriptures this morning, Paul is really ripping them up one side and down the other or so it seems. He wants to know why they fill pressed to air their dirty laundry out in front of everyone, especially the nonbelievers. He brings to our minds this morning the impact that we have as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Rumley avatar

    Overcome Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,613 views

    It’s time to overcome. As a believer you don’t have to live in defeat... learn to overcome. Breathe in the things of God, Breathe out ministry.

    Get Back Up: Overcome life with Joy in Adversity John 16: 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father." 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, "Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sum Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
     | 3,438 views

    We are a sum of our choices... learn to breathe in the life of God, and exhale ministry.

    The Sum of our Choices THE UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING THE UNLIVED LIFE IS NOT WORTH EXAMINING 2 Passages this morning… Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Communion With Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,868 views

    Lord’s Supper message

    1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion With Christ Ogden Baptist Church April 12, 2009 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:16, Paul wrote, Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poured Out Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    Do we train ourselves and fill ourselves in life so that we are ready to be poured out? Or are we always looking to be poured into? We must come to church to learn how to "be the church" not just attend a building somewhere.

    Poured Out … ready to be poured out Coming to church ready to be the church Colossians 3: 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Susan Babb, OSL avatar

    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 11,151 views

    Sharing the love of God in a simple, practical way.

    A Cup of Cold Water Matthew 10: 40-42 I. Intro Story A. Jared and Dad playing catch when Jared asked, “Dad, is there a God?” B. Joe (Dad) – same hopeless feeling he experienced before 1. on high school baseball team, lost sight of fly ball in blazing sun 2. didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist