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  • John Hamby avatar

    Meeting Satan Head On Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 38,832 views

    What happens when the Gospel is proclaimed in Satan’s territory.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 33 “Meeting Satan Head-On” Acts 19:8-20 When Paul came to Ephesus he found a city that was completely in the grip of superstition, fear, demonism and darkness. Here the great temple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Missions, Methods And Motivation

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 170 ratings
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    We know the command. We must do the work anyway we can. What will motivate us?

    I. MISSIONS ILL.- Oscar is a done deal. Who’s hot? And who’s not? And I say, who cares? God doesn’t care anymore about those people in Hollywood than He does you and me or the AIDS child in South Africa or the people of Papau New Guinea. We need to think about worldwide missions because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
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    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Story Of Salvation In Philippi Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    Compares the salvation of Lydia, the possessed slave girl and the Philippian jailer.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 29 “THE STORY OF SALVATION IN PHILIPPI” Acts 16:11-40 Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish household would pray, giving thanks that God had not created him “a Gentile, a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unknown God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

    Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Are We Here? Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    There appears to be the themes of persecution in verses 1-3 and evangelism in verses 4-8. But I want to suggest that this entire passage is primarily all about evangelism!

    WHY ARE WE HERE? pt 1 Acts 8:1-8 Introduction Two elderly couples were enjoying conversation when one of the men asked the other, ‘Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?’ ‘Outstanding, they taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualisation, association, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Is Invincible

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005
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     | 6,188 views

    Man has tried to destroy God’s Word, But it always comes right back!!

    GOD’S WORD IS INVINCIBLE Jeremiah 36 1:4, 20-23, 27, 28 There’s Men all throughout the ages that’s attempted to destroy God’s word!!! Throughout the ages there’s been Men that’s tried to make God’s Word Void or un-important!!! Here in this reading tonight we find a picture of several ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jars Of Treasure

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    We are earthen vessels in whom God lives and through whom God is seen.

    Title: Jars of Treasure Text: II Corinthians 4:7-12 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” in whom God lives and through whom God is seen. A steward is someone entrusted with the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. (Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel On The Move

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    The scattering of the church spreads the gospel to Samaria.

    The Gospel on the Move Acts 8:1 – 8:13 Jeff Hughes – May 25, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. It has been said that the gospel is the greatest story ever told, about the greatest offer ever made, by the greatest person who ever lived. b. In the past five months, as we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

    Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Demands For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

    DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,218 views

    This Sermon speaks of the vast power that that small vessel the tongue has over us, along with the help of satan!

    Are You Taming the Beast? James 3:1-12 it seems that in the past several months or even the past year of so that, the news media has really had a hey day with the catholic churches and the Episcopalian Churches. The news has had them in the spotlight, It’s their Job to spread the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

    Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    To Build A Fire

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

    To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational