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  • David Schaal avatar

    Authentic Walk Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 25,553 views

    The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

    “AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stay

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,616 views

    You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

    “STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Writing On The Wall

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    THe Time is coming, as we enter into the New Year are we seeing the writing on the wall. Maybe this year is the year Jesus returns?

    THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-7 Most recognize this passage from the Book of Daniel; almost any Sunday school student has heard this story. Most of us can tell the story that is narrated for us in this passage. It is about a foolhardy people who did not see the signs, and as a result their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Jesus gives the details for those who would follow after Him

    Intro: at the General Council, the Eurasia experience was sponsored by our missionaries serving in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and many other countries. In that tent you actually felt what it must be like to serve in these nations. Hearing the testimonies from people who have literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pull Into The Rest Area Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    The second in a series of sermons based on popular street signs. Designed to be a fun series the encourages the body to hear and follow God’s leadership. Nice powerpoint available.

    Series: Follow the Signs Title: Pull into the Rest Area Matthew 11:28-30 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) 28 "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Light Burning

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,475 views

    What happens when we fail lo let our light shine - Don’t let the light go out.

    Keep The Light Burning! 1 Samuel 1:1 – 3 In this passage we see the contrast between the wickedness of Eli’s family and the faithfulness of the young boy Samuel. He ministered before the Lord under the guidance and supervision of Eli at a time when God was not speaking to His people very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Connected

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    We are created for community. We can only grow spiritually towards maturity in a God-ordained environment called the church. We stand strong because we belong to a community of faith.

    The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. • They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. • Some of them are 100m high and more than 2,500 years old. • You would think that trees that large would have a tremendous root system, reaching down deep into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time alone with God? Are God’s principles becoming clearer? Adhearing to higher standards now? What’s going on?

    A WORK IN PROGRESS Have you been learning anything lately? Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time with God, yearning for the next worship service? Are you understanding God’s principles more clearly than you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Yielding Years

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,596 views

    How long should it take for us to bear fruit and mature in Christ? Here is a little insight from the book of Leviticus.

    THE YIELDING YEARS Leviticus 19:23-25 Today, I would like to jump back into the Book of Leviticus to check out a passage of Scripture that paints an incredible picture of the life of a believer. Typically, most people kind of shy away from the book of Leviticus (as its name states) it is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Next Step

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

    The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surrender, Submission And Sharing

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    It is a reminder that we cannot allow our Christianity to become stagnate, rather, we must always be growing in Christian maturity.

    Surrender, Submission and Sharing 8-19-07 Do you remember the “Rubik’s Cube” that crazy cube made up of rows and rows of colored squares that would rotate in every direction? The idea was to line up the little squares in such a way that all six sides contained only one color. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Two States, One Position Series

    Contributed by Greg Barron on Aug 21, 2007
     | 2,933 views

    To demonstrate the difference between being in the flesh and spirit and what difference Jesus can make in your life.

    Two States, One Position Romans 8:5-10 1. Two states one could be in: The flesh or The Spirit a. In the flesh i. Completely dominated by the sinful nature. 5 ii. Have the mind completely controlled by the sinful nature. 6 iii. The mind controlled by the sinful nature is hostile to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition At Paphos Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,810 views

    To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

    OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roar Of Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,867 views

    Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community. The focus of this message is upon what we can and should expect of God once we have done our part to prepare ourselves and invite revival. In the end, what we do

    The Roar Of Revival Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 19, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “Go Start A Fire”. Whatever our choices in life, the reverberations they make will always and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Force Of One

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    becoming a person of impact on this generation

    Intro: people like the thought of a one man wrecking crew. A guy that can take on 50 people all by themselves. Bruce Lee, just the name is synonymous with beating up people. Sylvester Stallone, Rambo, able to take on as many that come against him. Arnold Swartznagger, the terminator. And my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God