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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Called To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017
     | 11,411 views

    Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

    Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    4 Things About The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018
     | 8,245 views

    A look at the life of Caleb and God's plan for our lives.

    4 Things God Wants You to Know About the Rest of Your Life Joshua 14:7-12 Introduction At first glance, this story doesn’t seem too remarkable. But when you know the story behind the story, it is incredible. It actually begins 45 years earlier when Moses was still alive and leading the people … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016
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     | 3,767 views

    When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

    Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Avoiding A Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 26, 2015
     | 5,733 views

    We must avoid shipwrecking our faith at all costs! You must maintain the right course; do not assume the ship will steer itself!

    Avoiding a Shipwreck (I Timothy 1:18-20) 1. The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized and sank after striking an underwater obstruction off … Tuscany, on 13 January 2012, with the loss of 32 lives. Costa Concordia… is one of the largest ships ever to be abandoned… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Malchus' Ear

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,435 views

    We see the miracles. We may have even experienced a miracle. Yet we still turn a blind eye and tend to reject Him. Malchus felt the touch of Jesus, yet still arrested Him.

    There is a stack of rocks about eight feet tall on the outskirts of a small Georgia town. It has been there for well over a hundred years and everyone knows by the way it was stacked, it is probably a monument of some kind. But, the exact reason for this monument has been kept silent for so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
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    The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

    THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010
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     | 12,638 views

    How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

    GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and proclaim Him to the watching world.

    A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste* Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and draw us into deeper fellowship. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14; Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Message For Today's Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 23, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 91,460 views

    A message concerning the importance of laboring for the Lord.

    God's Message For Today's Church I Corinthians 15:58 - Jerry Clower tells the story of a pastor who went to visit a deacon who was in the hospital. The deacon was asleep so the pastor knelt down beside the bed to pray for him. All of the sudden the deacon woke up and was fighting and struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017
     | 12,527 views

    How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

    Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Words To Titus Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 28, 2021
     | 3,291 views

    Paul gives Titus his last words on the false teachers, divisive people in the church, his ministry team, and faithful friends.

    Last Words to Titus Titus 3:9-15 Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-28-2021 Forest I love the way that Forrest Gump told stories. As he experienced the fantastic events, he would describe them so matter of fact that people thought he was making things up. But when he came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,759 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vital Duties For The Pastor Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2013
     | 7,697 views

    Among duties with which Pastors are charged is the responsibility to demand that errant teachers be silent.

    “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Understand The Bible

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 28,615 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers providing guidance on Bible study and not just reading but receiving the Word of God.

    Take God's Word and turn to James chapter one would you please. And in a moment we're going to begin reading in verse twenty one. James one twenty one. You will never be a growing Christian without a knowledge of the Word of God. May that sink in. You will never be a growing Christian without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "More Precious Than..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,303 views

    Weak men are the slaves of what happens. Strong men are masters of what happens. Peter of the Bible was one of those men. Let’s see why!

    Introduction Recently, we held a memorial service for the father of one of our Deacons. Everything was going so well until there was one of the most touching, may I say "precious" presentations to honor their Love for their Dad was given. Pictures were shown which highlited his life and then it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist