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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Character Of A Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
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    Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

    Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Prays For Our Unity

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 12, 2000
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    Jesus prays for the unity of his disciples and the church.

    “JESUS PRAYS FOR OUR UNITY” JOHN 17:20-26 (NASB) The billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to project a united ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Food And Spirits Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015
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    a word to the wise

    Food and Spirits Proverbs 23:20-21 1. The disturbing acknowledgement we cannot escape A. Food was involved in the fall of the human race - Genesis 3:6 B. Food is involved in the fellowship of God and people - Acts 2:42, 46; Matthew 26:216 C. Food is involved in the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Unity Is Oneness, Not Sameness

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003
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    Jesus prays for unity in the Church that is to come. Yet, His prayer indicates He knows we will struggle. As long as we keep our focus on God we will overcome our denominational differences and find our oneness in Christ.

    Ruth Bell once said, “If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary” She went on to say, “If two people agree on everything, they double their chances of being wrong.” Now, Ruth Bell was not referring to the diversity of thought in the Christian church, she was instead talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
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    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Table - Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012
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    A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a simple table is really a blank canvas?

    The Table Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates I. Introduction In week one, we learned that the table is set. From the beginning moments of time God has been working on the table so that we might join Him there in fellowship and communion. He was so determined to have us as dinner guests that He sent His own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ward avatar

    Stay Awhile Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 31, 2015
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    From Paul's experience in Corinth, we find 3 keys to persevering through discouragement.

    INTRO: Have you ever felt discouragement in your life as a Christ follower? If you’ve known him for any length of time, like a distance runner, I’ll bet you’ve “hit a wall” of discouragement. You think, “this is never going to work,” or “how long can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Carrier Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Troy Maxwell on Apr 11, 2007
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    1st message in a series about people in the bible who were ordinary but achieved extra-ordinary things with God

    Unlikely Heroes Simon – Carrying the Cross Hero – A man of distinguished valor, enterprise in danger, a great, illustrious or EXTRA-ordinary person! WE have a HERO inside of us waiting to get out! • There are moments in life – “Divine Moments” – orchestrated by God in which that Hero inside has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Fully Accepted By God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 23, 2010
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    Every person who puts his or her faith in Christ is fully accepted by God.

    [To receive sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL In this passage, Paul rebukes Peter. Other than Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul are perhaps the two most influential leaders in church history. (A passage such as this demonstrates that the Bible is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Lange avatar

    We Must Crucify Our Old Nature Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 30, 2013
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    Christ has redeemed us, but we must crucify our old nature.

    WE MUST CRUCIFY OUR OLD NATURE When God draws us to himself, He enables us to respond to His call by repenting and making Him Lord. If we repent, something awesome happens! We become born again. John 3:5-6 To be born again is to receive a new nature, a new mind, and the Holy Spirit. But what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Days Are Here Again!

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 16, 2002
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    God’s Blessing brings the joy of His presence in and through our lives!

    HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! ZECHARIAH 8:18-23 SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: One morning R.C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. "I’m burdened this morning!" was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters Of The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022
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    A message about those who followed the cross. The things we can learn from them.

    Title: Characters of the Cross Theme: Learning from those who were around the cross. Text: A variety Simeon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul Reveals His Compulsions

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006
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    Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

    February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Reasons For The Resurrection

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2017
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    Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us?

    REASONS FOR THE RESURRECTION Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice in the fact that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us? 1)To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 11, 2003
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    The motive, method, mission, and motherland of the Christian ambassador

    Ambassadors For Christ II Cor. 5:20 INTRO. Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor and he reported directly to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ