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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Reverence For Communion Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 19,375 views

    When the church starts to reverence communion then we are using another key to unlocking the door to revival in the church.

    7 keys to revival – Sermon 4 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church starts to reverence communion then we are using another key to unlocking the door to revival in the church. Introduction: Meaning of the word reverence and communion: REVERENCE Respect or honor paid to a worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006
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     | 4,050 views

    Meekness is strength submitted in obedience to a higher duty.

    Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60’s, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Courage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    The purpose of this mesage is to show believers the qualities of Christian Courage and encourage believers to tell the gospel story with truth and courage.

    CHRISTIAN COURAGE* Acts 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: A. As I study a book of the Bible or a particular passage I do a lot of reading in commentaries. 1. Three of my favorites are The Pulpit Commentary, The Biblical Illustrator, and The Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary. 2. They each have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Will You Go To Find Life

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007
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     | 3,748 views

    This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

    How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Tunk Or Not To Tunk, That Is The Question

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Aug 5, 2008
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    This sermon was written for the purpose of the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary of the first Baptism of Alexander Mack and seven others in Schwarzenau, Germony in the Eder River.

    Brethren Elder Peter Nead [1796-1877] was definitely a man of distinction. Living in a time when few Brethren were authoring books, Brother Nead chose to do so. In penning his theological point of views there was evidence in the words and phrases that his writing abilities were a little amateurish; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009
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    When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh spiritual awakening and then go l

    How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 5 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Church Of Prayer

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007
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    The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

    Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit Gifts (The Manual)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    Pastor Jose Jr. takes us on a tour of the gifts of the Holy Spirit with some special insight into what they are, how they are used, and how to know if you have them.

    Holy Spirit Gifts - The Manual Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Play Audio Objective: To provide instruction on identifying and using the biblical Gifts of the Spirit. I Cor 12:27-28 12:27 - Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 12:28 - And in the church God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Harmony

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2006
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    If the church is going to have an impact on the world, it must demonstrate to the world the reality of its faith. It can only do that when Christian virtues are harmoniously lived out daily by the members of the Body of Christ.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. HARMONY 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brethren, farewell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Staying True To God

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006
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     | 7,585 views

    A quick look at Daniel’s life, and using him as an example for living in today’ society.

    Staying True to God Daniel 1:1-20 Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Live In Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

    Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Community Based Education Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,474 views

    Community based education is moral, is meaningful, it’s mandated, and it must be administered by the people of God.

    “Community Based Education” Leviticus 10: 8-11 Focus: “teach the children of Israel all the statues” We enter into the third phase of our Back to School Series. In our first sermon we focused upon the primary goal in education is to get wisdom. We suggested that wisdom is intergenerational. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 27, 2011
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     | 15,906 views

    Just imagine that you are driving on your way to work and a big billboard announces the Sahara desert, a scorpion crawling in the sand and a bright sunshine as a favorite holiday destination. This would be nonsense! When we choose a vacation place we wont

    "Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Compassionate Samaritan

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    One of most familiar parables is the story of the Good Samaritan, found only in the book of Luke. It is a story that speaks about attitudes and true faith demonstrating itself in action.

    The Compassionate Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: The story known as the parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in the book of Luke. This most familiar parable has inspired painting, sculpture, poetry, and film. Many have allegorized this story to represent Christ as the Good Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    C.h.u.r.c.h.

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,637 views

    When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? What is the church and what is intended to be?

    C.H.U.R.C.H. Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? A man was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist