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  • David Henderson avatar

    Follow That Chariot Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Philip the deacon has now become Philip the preacher. This message shows us the importance of making friends with those who do not know Christ. We must be available to the lost when they have questions.

    The Power of a Changed Life “Follow that Chariot!” Acts 8:26-40 Philip is now entering a new phase of his ministry. Thousands have now come to Christ and you have to stop and ask the question ... why would God move him from an area where he is touching so many lives in Jerusalem to a place like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Churches Don't Use - S * * Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    S I N -- it is a word we don’t like to use anymore in our churches.

    The “S” Word There is a three letter word that we don’t like to say in churches. The rest of the world uses this word all the time, but we don’t. It makes Christians feel uncomfortable. It makes us feel dirty. Maybe ashamed. Or embarrassed. The word is S – I – N. Sin! Yep, some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    How To Bring A Friend To Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life?

    How to bring a friend to Jesus Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life? Is there someone on your heart whom you know would love to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Honest Confession Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,020 views

    God’s victory over sin (59:15b-21) is not provided until genuine repentance is entered. The outpouring of God’s grace in our lives awaits our humble honest admitting to the hideousness of our sins & our powerlessness to save ourselves from them.

    ISAIAH 59: 9-15a AN HONEST CONFESSION This section continues describing the people’s sin, but now its seriousness, their helplessness to change, and the effects of their sins become realized by people. Isaiah has just boldly confronted the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Three Widows Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    Exposition of Ruth 1:6-22

    Text: Ruth 1:6-22, Title: A Tale of Three Widows, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/30/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about weddings and the words of Ruth in v 16-17 B. Background to passage: After forsaking God and country and moving to Moab, as we saw last week, the hand of the Lord was against Elimelech ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 7 - Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    Part 7 of our series looks at where we get our Self-esteem. If we get it from any other place but God, we are setting ourselves up for low self-esteem.

    They Must be Giants 7 – Self-Esteem Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Only God Can Forgive Sins Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Is forgiveness of sins the greatest need of a paralyzed man? Yes! It’s our greatest need too, and the greatest need of others we know. Since only God can forgive sins against him, Jesus claimed the authority of God.

    ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SINS—Mark 1:1-12 ***It was a Sunday morning, and light was just beginning to dawn. I got up and went to the bathroom, and promptly fainted. When I came around, I panicked, because I felt a tingling in my arm, a marker for a stroke. My wife called 911, and after a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Glimpse Of A Shepherd's Heart Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 11, 2007
     | 5,465 views

    Exposition of Gal 4:12-20 about Paul’s heart for the Galatians to see Christ formed in them.

    Text: Galatians 4:12-20, Title: A Glimpse of a Shepherd’s Heart Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    God Has Proven His Love

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,844 views

    "The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests." (Albert M. Wells, Jr. Inspiring Quotations-Contemporary & Classical. p. 81). The Scripture teaches us that love is not merely of God, but tha

    Text: John 3:16 (NASB); John 14:6-7 (NASB) Introduction: "The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests." (Albert M. Wells, Jr. Inspiring Quotations-Contemporary & Classical. p. 81). The Scripture teaches us that love is not merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Lord Wins The Victory Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    It’s so wonderful to see God use our mistakes to bring forth His victory in our lives, just as he did for Joshua and Israel.

    In Joshua 10 things really speed up. The conquest of the Amorites is complete and then Joshua and the people go into fast motion and conquer all of southern Canaan. To get to this point, though takes a lot of effort and God even works a miracle by elongating a day in order for their efforts to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

    Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    To Be A Dad

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 15, 2007
     | 3,957 views

    dads are challenged to give unconditional love to their kids as God does to us.

    Rom 8:38,39 To Be A Dad A man with 314 employees had driven and criticized and condemned them without restraint or discretion. Words of kindness, appreciation and encouragement were alien to his lips. Then he came across a course that radically changed his philosophy of life. As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Joy Of Possibility, Property, And Piety.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
     | 2,978 views

    Usually we only think of Job's sufferings, but he had many more years of great joy - both before and after his ordeal.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Near Antwerp a city of northern Belgium, on the Scheldt River, north of Brussels, is a convent of monks. These monks take a perpetual vow of silence; they dress in rough sackcloth; shave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Right Combination Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

    Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friend Of God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,867 views

    God calls us His friend.

    Friend Of God John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Hushai ? The latter half of I Chronicles chapter 27, details the names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal