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  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,044 views

    The present state of the church lends itself to the need to assess, agree and act.

    State of the Church Address: Assess ? Agree ? Act This local body of believers known as Trinity Baptist Church has been allowed to exist for 30.5 years, and I have had the privilege and blessing to be the pastor of this body for the past 11.5 years. Each has a place and purpose of being here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joshua Generation Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,721 views

    God is looking for men and women that will not be afraid to stand for Him.

    The Joshua Generation Numbers 14:5-10 God has representatives in all generations- the ambassadors to save deliver and bring people to the Promised Land. The word of God says, “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob”- Psalms 24:6. From these teachings, we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Jailhouse Rocks

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    When God moved to save Paul and Silas lives were transformed

    When the Jailhouse Rocks Acts 16:20-34 February 4, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. The earthquake in India A. The mass destruction 1. Cities have been decimated 2. Homes and buildings completely destroyed 3. 10’ of thousands have been injured and over 20,000 have died B. Respect for the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Pick Your Battles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,115 views

    There are many battles not worth fighting. Here we can learn when we need to engage in the good fight of faith.

    How To Pick Your Battles (I Sam. 17:1-15) Illustration: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes. Abigail Van Buren. Stan Mikita, a professional hockey star, used to get into a lot of fights during games. He stopped when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Promises For The New Year

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    New years resolutions are promises most often broken. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep all our promises. But God as the ever true, just, creator keeps His promises to others and us, always.

    Intro: New Year’s resolutions are promises that are more often broken than kept. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep our promises or covenants. But God as the ever true, just creator, always keeps His promises to others and us. So let us focus on the promise of God on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressed For Success-Dressed For Promise

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    God wants us to be a successful Christian.

    Joshua 1:5-9 5. No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6. be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hard Shoes To Fill! Beware Of Fear...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    Stay with God! Take heart! Do not quit. Conside how difficult the task of Joshua to try to fill Moses' leadership role? Just be strong! Not calloused but strong.

    HARD SHOES TO FILL! BEWARE OF FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LISTEN TO THE WORD: STAY WITH GOD! TAKE HEART! DON'T QUIT! Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Sacrifice: Risky Vision Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    Our vision needs to be in the line of sight of God’s direction.

    Three weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ultimate Treasure #3 - Serving

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,629 views

    Part 3 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

    WHMBC VBS 2007 – Treasure #3 – Serving Luke 12:16-21 The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jerusalem- Conversations About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,935 views

    This is the 30th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#30] JERUSALEM- CONVERSATIONS ABOUT JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We looked at Jesus healing the blind man last week and tonight we are going to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening The Mighty Warrior Within You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 699 views

    There is a mighty warrior within you waiting to be awakened. God has placed His power inside you, but it is up to you to rise up and walk in that authority.

    AWAKENING THE MIGHTY WARRIOR WITHIN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:12 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, 1 John 4:4, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-12 INTRODUCTION Many believers today live far below their God-given potential because they do not recognise the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

    Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Greer avatar

    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Grant Bennington avatar

    God Strengthens Our Families

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on May 9, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 22,589 views

    This sermon was used on Mother’s day for the Blessing/Dedication of Children. It discusses Parents duty to Children based on Mark 10:13-16.

    Today is a very significant day in which we recognize and celebrate the nurturing, sustaining and unselfish love of Mothers. There is an old Jewish proverb that says "God couldn’t be everywhere so he made Mothers". There are probably a few mothers who consider this a great honour, however, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    God’s mercy is available to us, whether we call on Him in disasters only or whether we are constantly in His presence. But how much more ready we would be for disaster if we cultivated His presence. A sermon for the 9/11 anniversary.

    (Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, hearing what God might say.” (Repeat) Of all the images which linger, a year later, of the events of last September 11, none is more haunting than the picture of people falling from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist