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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep In Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,537 views

    All the things that Paul had done - all the sacrifices he had made for the Kingdom - all that Luke could have told us about the Life and Ministry of Paul, he spends time to write about this boy named Eutychus who fell asleep and fell out of a 3rd Floor window.

    I give credit to Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams for many of the thoughts of this message, not sure of the year. TITLE: THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP IN CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:7-12 This is a very interesting text that presents many Preachers a challenge to apply real practical application. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014
     | 7,684 views

    The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

    A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Ever Trust? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
     | 8,401 views

    It's interesting how we view famous people or those in authority over us. We want them to be distinctively different from us and yet we long for them to be human enough that they're like us - we feel the same way towards God.

    “Soul Talk: How Can I Ever Trust?” Ps. 31 It’s interesting how we view famous people or those in authority over us. We want them to be distinctively different from us and yet we long for them to be human enough that they’re like us – we want them to be removed from us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Laborers Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,376 views

    The third in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point, expository sermon explores the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the eleventh hour hire. It highlights the extravagant, endless, and equalizing grace of God!

    PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE LABORERS Scott Bayles, pastor Portions adapted from Max Lucado’s “Grace” & “In the Grip of Grace” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/9/14 Well over fifty years ago, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Essential Equipment: The Word Of God

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Nov 10, 2014
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     | 9,567 views

    These are four points describing the word of God found in Hebrews 4:12 - The Word of God is Alive, Active, Sharp and Discerning.

    Essential Equipment: The Word of God Introduction: Ill. A traveler was preparing for a long trip. A friend asked if he was all packed and he said, “Yup, just about. I've got my map, a lamp, a library of 66 books, a mirror, a microscope, a volume of fine poetry, a package of old letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Act Remembered Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 4,731 views

    Mark presents the only act of devotion to Jesus we will see until his death.

    Introduction The Passion begins. Beginning now through the end of chapter 15, we may as well title the section, “The Death of Jesus,” for every scene is about his inevitable death. From early on Mark had intimated Jesus’ death, building the tension as his story progressed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Was Jesus God? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2013
     | 7,358 views

    In this sermon, we examine the evidence for the historicity of Jesus and the evidence of Jesus' divinity.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a boy who came home from Sunday School and was asked by his father what he had learned that day in Sunday School. 1. “Well, dad, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013
     | 5,619 views

    The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

    Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014
     | 6,284 views

    Loving God when life is easy is no challenge. Loving God when life is horrible - that's a challenge that God equips us for.

    Sermon for Outdoor Service – “Loving God When Life is Hard” – August 24, 2014 No matter where we were to find ourselves at any one moment on this planet, we would discover that we have a great many things in common with every other human there. We all need to eat, sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

    Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiven & Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014
     | 5,346 views

    Our relationship with God begins with forgiveness; but forgiveness is at the heart of relationships with fellow Christians. Forgiveness is not a commodity that we receive. It impacts our life to the degree that we want to share what we've received.

    WAC2BL: Forgiven & Forgiving Scripture Text: Colossians 3.12-14 INTRODUCTION I’ve been thinking-about some of the most-highly-rated television shows over the past 30 years: Star Trek, M*A*S*H*, Cheers, Seinfeld, Lost. Of some-of these-shows, I’ve been an avid-fan ~ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When You Have Been Wronged

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014
     | 5,773 views

    Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

    10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father In Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,248 views

    A Father's Day Message that everyone can relate to.

    OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 INTRODUCTION Our attention is drawn this Father’s Day to the 3rd Chapter of the Gospel of LUKE. There are some today who would like to make the Bible gender neutral...They would like to remove all the references God as Father...God, in their edited ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,225 views

    Divorce is a difficult subject to deal with, not merely because the issue is complex, but because divorce is so widespread and painful. We must consider it honestly before the Lord and examine our hearts in light of it.

    Introduction Divorce is a difficult subject to deal with, not merely because the issue is complex, but because divorce is so widespread and painful. This is one subject I know that affects nearly everyone in any church. Some of you have divorced parents, some divorced children, or divorced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013
     | 5,698 views

    The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

    We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational