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  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    God Shocks World In Tell-All Drama! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    The Contents and Implications of God’s "mystery revealed" are really rather shocking--though they are meant to really comfort us. To convey this shocking nature the sermon uses a series of "tabloid style" headlines to grab attention.

    They [wore] black they are very serious-looking; and they look like they just came from a sculpting competition. tattoos, facial jewelry (hooks, studs, chains "it looked like half of them had fallen into a tackle box, gotten up, and just showed up at church like that". This two year old church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reunited In God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    Reunited in God Series: Roots: The Book of Acts September 18, 2022 - Brad Bailey

    Intro In recent years…people exploring their ancestry… the massive exploration has come in part due to easier access to archived info… and DNA testing…but also because of the significant disconnection people feel with their families…and their roots. Fewer have those who pass along the stories… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guarding Against Gossip Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 581 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Guarding Against Gossip” Proverbs 11:13 NLT 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Introduction: So, here we are—today we are talking about one of the biggest dangers facing the church today! It’s something we don’t always recognize right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Next Level: Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2020
     | 3,404 views

    Seems many have developed a negative attitude about patience. I want patience right now! One of God's greatest tools of building faith is tested by learning and teaching patience. Can you hear God's call to the NEXT LEVEL? Give the gift of patience.

    THE NEXT LEVEL. : PATIENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMENT: A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. The train engineer sees 3 idiots standing on the rail road tracks. I HAVE A QUESTION: FOR WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Speaking The Truth In Love Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 529 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    "Speaking the Truth in Love" Introduction: Today we are continuing our series “Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?” Your words can shape destinies—or they can destroy them. We talk about Jesus being Lord, but here’s the question: Is He Lord over your whole life, or just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    (Concerning This House) 1 King 6: 11-13

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017
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    THE 1ST THING I NEED TO TELL YOU IS THAT WE ALL KNOW THAT EVERYBODY WILL NOT HELP IN THE BUILDING UP THE HOUSE WELL THE 2ND THING I NEED TO TELL YOU CONCERNING THIS HOUSE THAT THIS IS GOD`S HOUSE IT`S A HOUSE -WHERE WOUNDED SOULS AND TROUBLED HEARTS

    1 Kings 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying: 12 "Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you, which I spoke to your father David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Dynamic Church?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 47,001 views

    I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Responding to Sept 11th and a (minor) break-in to our church building, this sermon focuses on how live Jesus’ call to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

    Today we celebrate All Saints Day, when we honor those well-known saints of the church. And All Saints Day also helps us to recall those faithful departed who have gone before, people who have died in the faith from this congregation and in our lives. But All Saints Day also serves as a reminder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Church 101

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

    June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Third Temple

    Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    While Israel and world awaits the building of the Third Temple we must realize that the true temple is a spiritual house that each of those who are born again are living stones that make up the House of God.

    THE THIRD TEMPLE By Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:5-10 We are living in a time when all of those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord are watching the events of this world and wondering just how close we are to that day when we shall all be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Lord, Expand My Territory Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,739 views

    New Years message - 2008- Lord, Expand my territory. Taking to a greater level in our life with God’s anointing and greatness. challenges we face to build a new level to fulfill the vision.

    This is the new years message to the Queens church – “Lord, Expand my Territory” . Are you tired of the way you are, are you satisfied the place you are in you life, are you tired to see the same thing every day and life got board and monotones. Then this message is for you. God wants to see you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Introduction To Ephesians And Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    Let’s go mining for treasure in this gem of a Bible book. The first half of Ephesians lays great foundations, and the second half builds a well informed Faith upon that foundation. The series begins here.

    EPHESIANS 1 Pastor Eric July 6, 2008 Introduction to Ephesus and Ephesians Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Roman World. It was located on the Asia Minor bulge into the Mediterranean region. It was a tremendously important crossroads of commerce, which is reflected by such artifacts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Monuments To The Unknown

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    Paul on Mars Hill - "To the Unknown God". Everyone in the audience is building a memorial of some sort - a shrine in their life. The question is - to what? What ideal - what unknown god - consumes their time, energy, and focus?

    22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 "for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD…. Acts 17:22-23a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,590 views

    This sermon gives five ways to build Generosity. 1. Respond to NEEDS. 2. Respond with COMPASSION. 3. Respond with PRACTICAL help. 4. Respond with FOLLOW UP help. 5. Model Your MAKER.

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in Luke chapter ten: "Who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship As A Way Of Life, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 2,989 views

    This is a continuation of the first sermon in this four part series on Ps. 26. How do we become true worshippers? Worship has to go beyond the four walls of the church building and into our daily lives

    Last week we began to discover that worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself: If God were asked to strip all the excess away: • our status in the community, • our promotion at work, • the car/SUV in our driveway • the success of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ