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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Directive

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013
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    Baptisim - Compared to a wedding & marriage

    - Symbols are used everywhere - Psychology has found that people can respond to symbols as if they were the objects they represent. Symbols give us a link to our past – monuments, the flag - Road signs reminds us to do something - Trophies Medals & ribbons reminds us of an accomplishment - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
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    There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

    What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Stuff You're Made Of

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2020
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    "Look to the rock from which you were hewn." Our faith as Christians is built on the awareness that Jesus is the Son of the living God.

    August 23, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 16:13-20 The Stuff You’re Made Of Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. UW-Stout in Menomonie has plans to renovate their student center. The focal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017
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    Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

    First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Providence And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2016
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    The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch affords us a picture of how God weaves His providential working, His Word, and human witnesses to bring sinners to faith in Christ.

    Providence and Evangelism Acts Chuck Sligh July 11, 2015 TEXT: Acts 8:26-39 – “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2023
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    As God's chosen child, we are to answer the call of God with humble obedience.

    Just Do It – Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: Timmy had a loose tooth. He asked his dad to help him get rid of the lose tooth. His father tied a 3-foot length of waxed dental floss to the tooth and then tied the other end to a 5-pound weight from his exercise equipment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Connect To The Power Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023
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    Many are struggling through life feeling drained of spiritual energy. (Pain, Disease, Finances, Discouragements, Temptations). Like your phone or other electric devices, if you use them heavily without recharging, they go dead.

    Power Up! Connect To The Power Matthew 3:1-17 Introduction Living for Jesus Christ is not an easy path through life. It is the BEST path, and it holds the most PROMISE, but not EASY. God knows we need His grace and mercy to be successful. In all of our efforts, we can lose our energy, find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023
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    Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

    Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    How To Have Real Faith Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
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    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. We have been hearing a lot during the past year about “FAKE NEWS.” 1. FAKE NEWS is either a news story that has been completely FABRICATED or EMBELLISHED to the point where there is very little TRUTH left in the story. 2. I am always double-checking NEWS STORIES that I see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Written On Our Hearts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 30, 2023
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    A sermon for Reformation Sunday, Year A

    October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 8:31-36 Written on Our Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of our metaphors involve the heart. For instance, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lydia Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2023
     | 2,895 views

    Make the most of your opportunity.

    INTRODUCTION • When you think about teams and athletes considered dark horses, one common thread you find is that when the opportunity came knocking, they were ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. • When I pondered this thought, a couple of names came to mind from the NFL; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline Of Acts 19:1-7

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 16, 2023
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    Paul came to Ephesus and found some disciples. He also found something was wrong. Paul was able to dialogue with these disciples and lead them into new truth,

    Introduction: Paul arrived in Ephesus and trouble soon followed him. He discovered a group of twelve disciples of John the Baptist, first, and re-baptized them. Then Paul was able to explain additional truth to these disciples. Some good things followed after that! Text: Acts 19:1-7, KJV: 1 And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 25, 2025
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    We have just finished looking at the “filling of the Holy Ghost” at a time that the Bible was not complete and God moved with power to grow the new churches that were being established around the world.

    “When God Speaks” Acts 8:26-40 We have just finished looking at the “filling of the Holy Ghost” at a time that the Bible was not complete and God moved with power to grow the new churches that were being established around the world. Philip (the evangelist) One who travels to preach the Word Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn Out To Be Drawn In Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023
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    Moses went from being a cry baby (that’s what he was doing when he was “discovered”) to being God’s premier prophet and leader of the Israelites. For the next twelve weeks, we’ll study the life of Moses to see how he (and we) are “made for more.”

    Every nation has its heroes. George Washington, for example, is a name that every American child knows, and why not? He was a formidable general and our nation’s first president. Is your name one that every school child will one day know as well? There’s George Washington and then there’s (call out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Can I Survive In This World?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002
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    What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

    Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal