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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

    A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Charge To Keep

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,149 views

    We are all given a charge by Christ to stand for Him

    A Charge to Keep Ephesians 6:10-13 September 12, 2004 Introduction Three years ago the bright blue skies of New York, Washington D.C., and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by a series of hijacked planes as part of a diabolical plan to pierce the heart and soul of our nation. Three years ago we woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

    Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Body Made Full Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's System Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
     | 4,799 views

    A look at Satan’s organization and offense.

    Victory over the Devil Series Satan’s System Eph. 6:12 May 27, 2007 (p.m.) FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A An uninformed army is an army in peril. 1 The enemy is delighted we don’t preach about him. a He is more organized than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    How To Have A Joyful Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,086 views

    Most people spend their lives searching for happiness. Joyful living is optimal. Sermon explores four ways how to have a joyful life.

    How to Have A Joyful Life If you ask people what they want out of life, they will tell you that they just want to be happy. I wonder this means. Think about a moment. What makes you happy? Personally, all the things that make me happy are dependent on other people, and other things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Principle Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    If we are going to be effective in evangelism, we must know the soil we are planting the Word into.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The way we build God’s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church other than to reach people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Decide

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    There comes a time to make commitments -- are you ready to make one?

    In the Old Testament book of Proverbs, in chapter 30, there is a wonderful verse. The writer says in verse 18, "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Outreach: Keeping The Arrows Out

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    All Christians have been commissioned to reach out with the love and message of Jesus.

    MAIN IDEA: All Christians have been commissioned to reach out with the love and message of Jesus. OBJECTIVES: hearers will be encouraged and inspired to keep an “arrows out” approach to life, always looking for and creating opportunities to share the love and message of Jesus with others. Hearers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,111 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Welsh avatar

    Along The Road Of Life... Series

    Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    This is a sermon on Joshua chapter 5 and indicates what Israel has done through their road of life... and finally in Joshua chapter 5 they do something prescriptive for us to follow as well.

    February 12, 2006 Joshua 5:1-12 “Along the road of life…” • Intro. o I figured out what happened in the super bowl.  Show Ref. slide. o I want you guys to look at a few confusing things that you might see along the road of life…  Show road signs. o We have been walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    This Is My Son, Obey Him

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    “A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

    Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Hang On One More Day Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    Holy Saturday is a day of mourning and lament. We would do well in modern Christianity to learn how to authentically pour our pain out to God like the Psalmist.

    Dare to Hang On One More Day Jn 19:30; Ps 22 Holy Saturday: April 19, 2003 Intro: I have no doubt that the Sabbath which began the day Jesus was crucified was the worst Sabbath the disciples had ever known. It was supposed to be a day of worship and celebration. And the Passover Sabbath was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Jesus Puts First Things First

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    The miracle of feeding the 5,000 underlines God’s grace as he provides for all our needs.

    Prioritize. That’s what we’re all instructed to do in this busy world. As we make our lifestyles more convenient, the more demands we place on ourselves, and we find our lives become more frantic. So, we are called to prioritize – to convert our activities into a sort of Top 10 list -- picking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "The Potter And The Clay"

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,877 views

    For Human Clay to be effectively shaped and ultimately used it must cooperate with the Potter - We are clay with a will of our own!

    "The Potter and the Clay" Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 1, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church