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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024
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    God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

    ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
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    This sermon explores the power of prayer, God's providence in persecution, and the fulfillment of His promises and prophecies, as illustrated in Acts 4:23-31.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, let us prepare our hearts to receive the Word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to delve into the profound depths of the ...read more

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    Peter And The Passion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 16,863 views

    The Sanhedrin was up in arms because Peter was making them guilty of "Jesus Blood." It’s not like they could accuse Peter of anti-semiticism... but were they guilty?

    OPEN: In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She said: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 21,210 views

    The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

    INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Best Yet To Come

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2018
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    Even if that phrase is accurate for a Christian do we really understand what that may look like in our life?

    Everyone likes to use the phrase the best is yet to come. If you are not a Christian the worst is yet to come. Your life may be golden here, but in the end your life will be Hell for eternity. Indeed, the best for a Christian is to be in Heaven so the best is yet to come. However, that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018
     | 3,988 views

    The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

    Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God: The Beatitudes (2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2013
     | 5,228 views

    The Beatitudes are not a list of "TRY HARDER" principles, but characteristics of Children of God at work in God's Kingdom.

    The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God: The Beatitudes (2) Matthew 5:1-12 We have been looking at the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. The word, “Beatitude” is from the Latin word meaning “to bless”, and so The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,343 views

    The Second Coming should move us to serve and not be self-indulgent.

    When I was about 12 years old I was contacted by our pastor to see if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking that this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared for what I found. The entire house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Church? A People Group Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,321 views

    We are a people group with the privilege and the honor of living the Word of God as witnesses. I believe that if we start accepting ourselves as the people group of heaven who are in place on earth to share the Gospel of Jesus as we are empowered by the

    I did a google search for why folks find church boring and I came across a forum in wikihow.com called, “How to Stay Entertained in Church.” The post begins with this statement, “Church is always boring, if you don’t think it is, then why are you reading this? This article ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Momentary Troubles To Eternal Majesty

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,869 views

    God uses trouble to teach His children precious lessons. They are intended to educate us. When their good work is done, a glorious recompense will come to us through them. There is a sweet joy and a real value in them. He does not regard them as difficult

    Momentary troubles to Eternal majesty “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Cor. 4:17). If there is one thing that this world is not short of it is troubles and disadvantages. But turning that adversity into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

    A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

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    All Saints Day Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 47,226 views

    The reason for ’All Saints Day’ and two examples of ’saints’.

    ALL SAINTS DAY Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When we think of ‘saints’ there comes to mind a picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Grace Under Fire"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,872 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers who are experiencing extreme troubles and problems to passionately pray to God for deliverance.

    10 May 2009 Mother’s Day 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Trials (troubles and problems) will cause a believer to passionately pray to God for deliverance. REFERENCES: Proverbs 18:22 (NKJV) He who finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,615 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free