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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    What Is Revival?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
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    God’s words through the Prophet Isaiah give us a glimpse at what is necessary if true revival is going to come to Christ’s Church.

    Introduction: What is Revival? Maybe a better question would be, "Why are we here this morning when there are many other places which most of us could be?’ That final statement may give us a clue: where we could be. Revival must first and foremost be a conscience decision on our part to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Profits From These Walls?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008
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    In support of property redevelopment in this church: God will remember us, as will this community, if we build with human needs in mind, if we build unselfishly, and if we build for future generations.

    All of us have a powerful need to be remembered and will do almost anything to make sure we are remembered. We want to be remembered; we want somebody to remember those significant dates like birthdays and anniversaries, and we will drop hints and leave calendars lying around and do everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Godly Decisions

    Contributed by Daniel Woodard on Jan 8, 2009
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    How do you make Godly decisions in your walk with the Lord or the Churches direction for God?

    Making Godly Decisions Romans 8:5,6 1. We need to be sure when making decisions for the Kingdom of God and for our church that the decisions are made after careful deliberation before the Lord. 2. We need to then be sure that the answer we hear is from God and not of our own fleshly desires or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New World Order

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009
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    A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

    A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
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    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011
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    A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

    You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

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    The Believer's Authority, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 22, 2008
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    It is impossible to dominate in the natural realm if Jesus does not dominate in the spiritual realm!

    Is Jesus King supreme in your life? Every child of God must allow the King to be supreme in order to exercise supremely the authority of the King! You ask, “Pastor, where am I supposed to exercise this authority?” Over the world and its luring, over the flesh and its lusts and over the devil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Thanksgiving... Family

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2008
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    How do we mature in Christ as a church? What are some of the main elements involved and how can we put them to use for God’s glory?

    My sermon last week on Thanksgiving received more responses from you than usual. Responses are very helpful to me. Preaching becomes a one way conversation between the minister and the church pretty easily. I prayerfully seek to bring a message from the word of God for the good of our family here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Polishing Doorknobs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2008
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    Is your ministry all polish?

    Polishing Doorknobs There is an old saying when something is futile or a waste of time and money. Doing (whatever) is like polishing doorknobs on the Titanic. I am sure that when that ship went down it had nicely polished doorknobs but they didn’t stay that way long under water. The loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Angel Could Not Do

    Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009
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    The angel set the preacher free but he could not do what the preacher was supposed to do.

    What the Angel Could Not Do Acts 5:12-20 INTRODUCTION: The early church was certainly active at this time. Souls being saved, people being blessed, bodies being healed; and revival spirit was flowing. Note some 3 or 4 things with by way of introduction. Now verse 12 tells us: And by the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Together In Disappointment, Together In Hope Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 8,842 views

    Church life is full of disappointments, but it can be equally full of hope and fulfillment. The key is to stay together and see what God will do. God is a God of abundance and not of scarcity.

    We serve a God of abundance and not a God of scarcity. Ours is the God who possesses the cattle on a thousand hills. He is not a dilettante deity with nothing in His hands; He is the God who flung the stars into space and who has made all things. All things are made by Him and all things are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What’s The Size Of Your Vision?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
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    Is your vision confined, is it limited? Are you ready to turn your vision loose? Let it grow!

    What’s the Size Of Your Vision? Isaiah 6:1-8NKJB I read of a young man not long ago who dives for exotic fish for aquariums. He wrote that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the shark. He explained that if you catch a small shark and confine it, it will stay a size proportionate to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    You And Your Vision

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
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    Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles

    You and Your Vision Habakkuk 2:2-4NLT Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles–which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Arise And Build

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017
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    Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

    Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,611 views

    John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3)

    Change is inevitable John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3) Thinking of their own innovation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational