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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,215 views

    If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

    BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Joseph) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
     | 7,165 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/9/2012 This time of year is always special. Families all have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit family and friends. You may enjoy driving around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Demand This Thorn Removed.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016
     | 6,917 views

    THIS THORN HAS A PURPOSE. The real revelation of suffering. God has a plan and a purpose. Suffering can reveal the heart OF MAN, not just the heart of God. Suffering can be a door to Presence of God. Suffering can be fertilizer for love.

    I DEMAND YOU REMOVE THIS THORN NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THORNS HAVE A PURPOSE, FEW EVER LEARN OR UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF THE THORN... 2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Text Message From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2024
     | 1,317 views

    Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go right!”

    Text Message from Heaven Text: Acts 16:6-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • OSCAR P. LOPEZ, JR. avatar

    Vitamin E

    Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

    VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Codebreakers Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
     | 2,765 views

    The kingdom of God changed how the people of God pray. The challenge and call to pray

    Code Breakers Matt 6:9-15 8/4/2013 An Enigma machine was any of a family of related electro-mechanical rotor cipher machines used for the encryption and decryption of secret messages. Enigma was invented by the German engineer Arthur Scherbius at the end of World War I. The early models were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Esther - Unlikely Heroine

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,416 views

    The book of Esther in one sermon

    Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    A New Way

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

    A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stay Out Of The Basement

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    There are certain things in the life of each of us that should remain locked behind basement doors; no one needs to go digging around in the basement of your brother or sister’s life...or even in your own life!

    Stay Out Of The Basement! I Cor. 6:7-11 1) Introduction a) The origin of this sermon was a rather un-nerving trip or two down to the basement of this church the past couple days. i) There were all sorts of crawlie thing that were scurrying around in the darkness, and me and crawlie things just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Ripple Effect Of A Committed Life Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,479 views

    Everything that we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ourselves or to the people close to us. This is the ripple effect of our lives on the people that we come in contact with.

    Every action we do on this earth has a corresponding reaction whether for good or for evil. Many people don't really understand it or they are not aware of it, but that is the truth of life. Every thing we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Lee Johnson avatar

    Narnia: Believing The Incredible Series

    Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Lucy’s opening of the wardrobe into a new world can symbolize the opportunity for our hearts to connect with God. No matter what our situation, trial, or need, God is only a blink away. Open the door . . . see the light.

    Title: “Believing the Incredible” Is it possible that someone can open a door and enter into a new world? The truth about our existence is that there is another world near us. And this world is not so visible, but it is the one that we’ve always hoped for, where life-purpose and adventure are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011
     | 3,247 views

    4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2021
     | 3,774 views

    In Part 2 of this series we will take a close look at the relationship between joy and forgiving; specifically how unforgiveness impacts and hinders our ability to experience God's joy.

    The Power of Joy Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Second Corinthians 2:7-11; 6:10; 12:9; Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Good morning New Light. This is the day that the Lord has made and let each of us rejoice and be glad in it. The reason we can REJOICE is because we already have “the joy of the Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Letter To The Philadelphia Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,529 views

    Due to their rejection of Christ, the Jews lost their position as being God's Chosen. The Church, composed of the believing Jewish Remnant and Gentiles, is now God's Chosen. Christians, alone, have access to the throne of God.

    Verse 7 – Again, we see that this letter is sent to the angel of the church; that is, to the leadership of the congregation in Philadelphia. In the other Letters to the six other congregations, Jesus introduced Himself by taking phrases from the vision of Christ in Chapter 1. This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Know The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 13, 2023
     | 2,762 views

    A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery.

    Alba 3-12-2023 KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14-19 A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery. From the very beginning I was captivated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ