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    They Believed In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013
     | 4,618 views

    the first church was able to do all the did because they honestly believed in all Jesus ever began to do and teach..

    “They Believed in the Kingdom of God” 4 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Obedience Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 8,736 views

    God's faithfulness and action in seasons of change

    When I mapped out our sermon series post-Easter, I had an idea that it might lead us into a season of transition coinciding with my forthcoming handing over the leadership of our church to the next person God is preparing already to come and lead us into a new thing. I didn’t know for sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding Your Hand

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008
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     | 14,665 views

    We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

    Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,127 views

    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
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     | 7,753 views

    Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

    Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Claiming To Have Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 287 ratings
     | 61,390 views

    What God is telling us about true faith versus claiming to have faith. 1- Faith demonstrates good 2- Faith believes in God 3- Faith produces righteousness

    INTRO.- ILL.- A guy was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Someone Sins Against You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 6,745 views

    Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

    WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,052 views

    Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

    Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elder Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    Part 5 in series Return of the Prodigal, this message examines the possibility, potential, and process for the return of the elder son to the father.

    The Elder Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 13, 2011 Today we continue our series called Return of the Prodigal, based on Jesus’ parable in Luke 15. I want to start off with a provocative quote from Henry Nouwen. This series has ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,163 views

    So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat .

    Fear Factor 2 Timothy 1:3-14 So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends chills up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat. Is it Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? To most of us we have seen those things explored at some point or another on Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014
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     | 26,953 views

    Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

    LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Good Life: The Shepherd And His Sheep

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 25, 2014
     | 4,708 views

    Following Jesus is an everyday, day-in and day-out relationship... and it's good.

    Title: The Good Life: The Shepherd and His Sheep Text: John 10:1-10 Thesis: Following Jesus is an everyday, day-in and day-out, relationship… and it’s good! Introduction Over the years I have been privileged to know and serve a lot of people. I hope my relationships have always been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 26, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 28,071 views

    Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: 1. Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and 2. Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Updated July 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the joy of the Lord ... is our ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,943 views

    What the world needs now more than ever are followers of Jesus who are people of character. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with examples of people with exemplary character.

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: We are created after the likeness of the eternal God. This has both moral and motivational implications. In our morals and motives we are to reflect God’s character. Thus, I am to be not only an extension ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist