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  • allan kircher avatar

    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,276 views

    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,765 views

    Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,737 views

    When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

    A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A New Life In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by James Dina on Apr 1, 2023
     | 1,943 views

    "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

    A NEW LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST "But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel (Acts 9:15). A new life puts an end to the former way of life. A new life represents a newly born baby who has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anything Except Facing My Accountability To God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 14, 2011
     | 4,966 views

    Society at large and individuals in general despise the idea of facing a God who holds them accountable and whose wrath is incurred.

    Anything Except Facing My Accountability to God (Acts 14:1-20) 1. Sometimes there is no answer to conflict. It just is. 2. From Reader's Digest: "On his birthday, my husband was stuck driving our six rambunctious children around. As usual, they were yelling, punching, and annoying one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your New Name Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2018
     | 10,311 views

    1) Comment & Commendation about the Church (Rev. 2:12-13), 2) Complaint & Call to Repentance for the Church (Rev. 2:14-16), 3) The Command to hear and the Conquering of the Church. (Revelation 2:17).

    One of the motivations for many athletes currently competing in the Olympics in South Korea is to make a name for themselves. With public recognition the hope is to land a lucrative sponsorship. Making a name for yourself however is not always positive. One of the most famous cases was with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,797 views

    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hippolytus Of Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,444 views

    Hippolytus was elected as a rival bishop of the Roman Church for a while. For these doctrinal differences and the bishops' relaxing of moral standards, Hippolytus bitterly opposed both bishops and Callistus' successors, Urban and Pontianus.

    Hippolytus of Rome Who was Hippolytus? I have never heard of this man, and for a good reason – He is a Catholic saint; I am a Baptist. However, he has a part to play in the development of the Catholic Church, and I hope this article provides you with enough information that you can answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,841 views

    The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

    Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,988 views

    The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

    Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

    Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hit Me Instead!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

    HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kendall Hicks avatar

    "Team Extreme" Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016
     | 4,158 views

    The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

    INTRO: For the last few weeks, we’ve been a series on the family called “Bless This Home.” During this time, we have taken a few of Jesus’ beatitudes from Matthew 5 and have applied them to our families. You’ll remember that we defined BLESSED as having a much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 903 views

    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "from Weeping To Praise"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,402 views

    It is a sermon about hope for those wondering if this is worth it.

    “From Weeping to Praise” Revelation 5:1-14 Today I am beginning a four-week sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Revelation is so named because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a revelation which the Lord revealed to His apostle John. It’s a letter of hope and encouragement for those ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist