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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Furtherance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 20, 2008
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    PAUL WRITES TO THE PHILIPPIANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL.

    FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRO: JOURNEY OF PAUL 1: CONVERTED ON DAMASCUS ROAD A) GOING TO KILL AND IMPRISON CHRISTIANS B) ENCOUNTERS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST C) CONVICTED, CONVERTED, CONSECRATED POINT: GOD WOULD USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PERSECUTERS OF THE EARLY CHURCH TO HELP ...read more

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    Prepare Your Flock

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 9, 2007
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     | 2,465 views

    paul’s final farewell

    PREPARE YOUR FLOCK INTRO: PAUL DEPARTING TO GO TO JERUSALEM 1: HE GIVES HIS FINAL INSTRUCTIONS A) YOU ARE OVERSEERS OF THE FLOCK B) THE CHURCH CANNOT BE DEPENDENT UPON ONE PERSON C) CHRIST PURCHASED THE CHURCH WITH HIS OWN BLOOD POINT: PAUL IS TRYING TO INSTRUCT THEM IN HIS FINAL WORDS TO ALWAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Beatings

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2024
     | 667 views

    The gain outweighs the pain!

    Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teach Me, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 2,395 views

    In Psalm 143:10, we find a prayer for divine guidance and a recognition of God's role as our teacher and guide. His Spirit leads us on a sure and steady path.

    "Teach Me, O Lord" Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the beautiful and heartfelt plea found in Psalm 143:10 from the New Living Translation. It reads, "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing." Point 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,428 views

    Ephesians 2:13 reminds us of the profound transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's sacrifice. We move from a state of separation and distance from God to being brought near through His blood.

    "Brought Near by the Blood of Christ" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we gather to delve into the powerful message of Ephesians 2:13 from the New Living Translation: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Being In God's Embrace SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    Have you ever pondered the wonders that unfold in God's presence? David provides a vivid illustration of this concept.

    Have you ever wondered what happens in God’s presence? David gives a clear picture of that very idea. In Psalm 16, he describes eleven benefits that come from spending time in God’s presence. Let’s explore these benefits together. When we take refuge in God, He places a hedge of protection around ...read more

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    If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Opening Our Eyes To See The Fields Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
     | 6,321 views

    We need to have new eyes for people, seeing them as being made in the image of God, seeing them as precious like God sees them.

    Intro This past week I met a young woman who takes 911 calls. I asked her about the craziest. She said one was the night before Thanksgiving… a woman called screaming. When finally calm enough to understand… she shouted.. “I don‟t know how to cook a turkey.‟ Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Zero To Hero Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 3, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,174 views

    Ruth- The personification of getting to the top by fighting your way to the bottom.

    “Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.” These are the last words of Ruth in the entire book of Ruth. These are the words that define this woman. Ruth is a model of selfless concern for others. Ruth is the poster child of Jesus’ teaching: The greatest in the kingdom is the servant of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,536 views

    This message is Part 2 of my message on Hope and focuses on how Paul responded to his situation in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10.

    Hope Part 2 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; James 1:2-4; 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Two weeks ago I delivered part one of this two part message on Hope. This morning in part two I want to speak specifically to you about hope as children of God. You see, Christians lose hope just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One-On-One In The Desert

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 27, 2025
     | 228 views

    Philip meets the Ethiopian man and introduces him to Christ

    One-on-One in the Desert Acts 8:26-40 Good Morning Dr. Tony Beam said in a Christian Post Column, “Sports are considered to be 'team sports', but at times sports come down to a one-on-one matchup. When a quarterback drops back to pass, looking for the open receiver, football becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The Crossroads Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,899 views

    Cross/Salvation

    “At the CrossRoad” I encountered a man on the Road of Life so sure of himself - so convinced he was right. He had (his) religion, but he didn’t know God, and though he had eyes, I thought this rather odd: He only could see what he wanted to see. So, blind to the truth that could set his soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Are The Nine?: A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 1,468 ratings
     | 153,399 views

    Ten lepers were healed, yet only one returned to give thanks. There are several truths that can be seen from this one who returned to give thanks that we should apply to ourselves to help us be thankful.

    Most of us are familiar with the traditional story of Thanksgiving where William Bradford, of Plymouth Rock, proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in their second year in the New World, as well as an abundant harvest that they had reaped with the aid of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Show Me Your Glory Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,436 views

    Sermon #7 in the Exodus series, used on Easter, reveals God’s appearances to Moses, Elijah, and then to Peter, James, and John in Luke 9.

    Show me Your Glory Exodus 33:14-23 CHCC: April 12, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Set up Video (link on YOutube) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlZtEjtlirc Video: Richard Dawkins interviewed by Ben Stein from Movie "Expelled" (Available on Youtube) The Final statement Dawkins made in his interview was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look & Live! Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
     | 5,813 views

    This sermon looks at the Glorious Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

    John 1:29. “Look & live!” Have you ever looked and beheld something which has simply taken your breath away, maybe an amazing view, ( from a mount top - a beautiful sunset) something you’ve be held in this wonderful creation. Maybe some dramatic human act has left you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist