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  • David Gauthier avatar

    Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

    Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Powers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    Several great powers are seen in the life of our Lord.

    GREAT POWERS Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.- ILL.- Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him a $100 for it.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Third Voice Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    Setting the vision for a new church

    The Third Voice Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’ve been married for twenty-three years. That’s not an admission of a problem, mind you-- It’s not like saying, “I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic.” No, I just mention it because it’s important background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace-Full Living

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,396 views

    We are to be full of grace (and thus, givers).

    GRACE-FULL LIVING II Corinthians 9:6-15 S: Money Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO BE FULL OF GRACE. ?: How? How do we be full of grace? How do we give? by following… KW: Principles (of grace, giving) TS: We will find in our study two principles of giving that show how we can be full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conspiracy Of Kindness

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 132 ratings
     | 53,891 views

    Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

    The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's In Charge Here?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,589 views

    Christ is the Head of the Church.

    Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,736 views

    To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

    I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger: Not Just Black And White Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,026 views

    Anger is a detector of injustice, but, like God we should be slow in our response

    <<READ Jonah 4:1-2, 4>> Many of you were living the Washington area on Thursday, April 4th, 1968. I don’t need to really set the stage for it, because you lived it. It was about 7:30 in the evening when Walter Cronkite broke the news. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis for speech, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father, Our Friend

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008
     | 5,242 views

    This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

    Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,009 views

    The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

    Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising The Mis-Steak

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,582 views

    Good behavior is in one sense like good manners - we practice it because we love others in the same way that God loved us.

    SERMON NOTES: RAISING THE MIS-STEAK The fifty-cent word: aidiaphoria Why was meat controversial? 1. Knowledge P_uffs_____ up a. Good Manners as a weapon b. Pharisees & other Know-It-Alls 2. Love B_uilds____ up a. Love doesn’t enable sin, it defeats it b. If you love me, _you will keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Your Decision

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,236 views

    This is the sermon I preached at my cousin’s funeral. There were many there who was living in sin including gang members. It was the first time I’ve ever had to preach a funeral where there was doubt about the person’s salvation.

    Eulogy: Your Decision Only Scriptures: Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction Would everyone please stand up? I want you to look around at the people you see here today. Remember their faces. Thank you, you may be seated. My heart is been heavy today as we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Vigilant Servant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016
     | 8,828 views

    To show that GOD will serve us in the days to come because He's the Eternal Great GOD, and all His creations will serve Him by waiting for His return.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you show your greatness? By being a vigilant servant. Matthew 20:26 Matthew 20:26 (Amplified Bible) Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nehemiah's Prayer: A Prayer For Revival Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2015
     | 13,637 views

    If we want to experience revival in our land, we must cry out to God, praise His name, confess our sins, claim His promises, and commit to serving Him.

    Before the opening day of duck season, two hunters bought a bird dog. They had heard that such a dog would make their hunting experience much more enjoyable and profitable. So when the big day came, they were up bright and early. They hunted all day, but as the sun began to set, they hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Managing The Mouthy

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010
     | 3,499 views

    Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

    MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist