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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How The World Was Won Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
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     | 4,152 views

    By studying how the church in Acts won so many souls the church today can learn how to be faithful and fruitful in our mission.

    * The primary task of the church must be to carry on the work that Christ began. * His work = Luke 19:10 * Of all the "work" the church does, evangelism (reaching the world with the gospel) is the only duty of the church that cannot be better done in heaven! * The church in Acts understood their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Eruption At Any Moment

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    There is nothing stable about sitting in the presence of God, because at any moment the quiet solitude of meditation on His glory can easily erupt into a volcanic explosion of praise, as the reality of who He really is hits us like a high voltage wire and

    An Eruption at any moment Ian Johnson – ianjohn@xtra.co.nz There is nothing stable about sitting in the presence of God, because at any moment the quiet solitude of meditation on His glory can easily erupt into a volcanic explosion of praise, as the reality of who He really is hits us like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Me

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,782 views

    A sermon inspired by a song.

    Song-Remember Me by Brook Benton (YouTube) Luke 23:39-43-Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Prepare Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
     | 5,024 views

    We prepare for Christ’s coming by our daily repentance, and by calling the world to a life of repentance and forgiveness

    Luke 3:1-6 “We Prepare” INTRODUCTION Most of us know how to prepare for Christmas. We have our shopping lists, and “honey do” lists of when the tree needs to be put up, and the house decorated. It might be stressful, but we will get it done. We also know how to prepare for birthday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grateful Living Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

    “Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Struggles The Devil Gives Us

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    Examines how Christians and Christian leaders are to respond to difficulties.

    THE STRUGGLES THE DEVIL GIVES US - Nehemiah 5:1-5 The Devil had tried uncooperative leaders, and the work flourished. He tried scorn & ridicule, & the work flourished. He tried threats. The people grabbed their weapons & continued to work. My friends, the Devil never gives up. If 1 thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inner Desire Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 3,746 views

    Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

    Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    How long-dead sun-bleached bones revived, and become an exceeding great army.

    THE RESURRECTION OF THE DRY BONES. Ezekiel 37:1-14. When confronted with insurmountable difficulties we often ask: “Can these bones live?” Yet the question originates with God, and is addressed to man. The LORD thereby challenges us within our seemingly impossible situation - whatever it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling Things As They Are Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    Problems may be encountered when the truth is told

    People often tell what we call white lies because everyone wants to be liked and accepted. Most people are afraid that if they point out the shortcomings of others to them, they’ll see them as enemies and not friends. Constructive criticism can be very helpful to people who have a desire to better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,209 views

    Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

    We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Giant Step For God

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 18, 2012
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     | 10,687 views

    When you are down to nothing, God is up to something. Some will mistake your faith for fatalism, but God is looking for you to step out and completely rely on Him.

    STEP OUT AND DO SOMETHING 2 Kings 7:3-9; 13-16 The children of God (living in Samaria) had been surrounded by the enemy. The enemy was using tactics to conquer this people. Besieged = to crowd around, surround, with the purpose of making harsh demands. Vexed = to afflict, to annoy, to torment or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sound Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    While Moses was on the mountain with God, the camp of Israel compromised by worshiping a golden calf. We get into compromise by creating a god in our own image.

    Background n God had brought the children of Israel out of Egyptian slavery and bondage and across the Red Sea. Now they were camped at Mount Sinai, and God had called Moses up to the top of the mountain to deliver His law to him for the people. n While the people were waiting for Moses’ return, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jacob's Night Of Change

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,386 views

    Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

    n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Somewhere Else

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    Making room for God in our busy lives can enable us to cope with the stresses and business of living in our hectic, modern world.

    Somewhere Else Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. I was delighted to see new Bibles carefully placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge large, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed