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  • Michael Luke avatar

    First Christian Church Has A Fantastic Future

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Utilizing Jesus’ words following the Good Confession, we study the whys and hows of being a great church. Material in the first section comes from a sermon by Darryl Dash.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-19 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE!” INTRODUCTION: A. Human beings are not very good at predicting the future --Just listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Would God Vote For You? [candidates For Revival]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    The election is over, and now the Church’s focus should turn to where our true hope is: NOT THE WHITE HOUSE/STATE HOUSE/COURT HOUSE, BUT GOD’S HOUSE, AND YOUR HOUSE, AND MY HOUSE!

    WOULD GOD VOTE FOR YOU? [Candidates for Revival] EZEKIEL 22:30 [This will be presented over several weeks...] [much of outline courtesy Life Action Ministries.] Introduction God chooses to use ordinary people who are yielded to Him to accomplish His purposes in this world that we live in. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Fret Warrior

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    Man’s anger is foolishness

    Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19, Proverbs 19:11 Sermon Idea: Man’s anger is foolishness. Sermon Type: Topical Sermon Introduction: As I was finishing my scripture study for this particular sermon a pop-up window came up on the bottom right corner of my laptop screen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Justification

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,705 views

    Four facts about justification

    Romans 3:24 Justification Woodlawn Baptist Church November 27, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) As we get started, I want to read to you four verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans. First we’ll read Romans 3:24, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

    Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Fight Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    We know Who is our strength, and who the enemy is, now it’s time to put on the armor of God and go to battle.

    September 18, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6: 14-16 Subject: Part 3 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Preparing for the Fight As we continue our Spiritual Warfare series I would like to begin by recapping what we have talked about in previous weeks, because what we have said before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Innocent Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    Sermon #10 in John series dealing with Jesus’ trial before Annas (mentioned only in John)

    John’s Gospel #14 An Innocent Man CHCC: April 6, 2008 John 18:13-24 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been accused of something when you were completely innocent? The time that stands out in my mind was a traffic ticket. Now don’t get me wrong … I’ve had plenty of traffic tickets when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,655 views

    John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Peace

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    THE GIFT OF PEACE ISAIAH 26:1 - 26:12 Introduction: I was attending Acadia University at a very scary time in the world. It was the time of the Gulf crisis. We gradually watched as the forces were compiled on the desert bases. Then one evening, as some of my friends were making snowmen down at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roosevelt Wright avatar

    Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 16,334 views

    The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

    SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Fully Armed Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006
     | 6,320 views

    7th in a series on Spiritual Warfare

    Chico Alliance Church September 10, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 7 I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III. Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10 All the armament in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Getting A Handle On Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,195 views

    In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

    HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Having Done All... Stand”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,497 views

    Notice that the full armor of God that Paul had outlined for every Christian is complete but without back covers meaning to say that a Christian warrior is designed to always equipped to advance, and never given instruction to back down, retreat or surrender.

    Introduction: The Bible teaches, from beginning to end, of the existence of the invisible world, the world of the spirit. A world of angels and demons, yet a world that we touch daily as those who have been given not merely a body, but a spirit. This invisible world is difficult to believe in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Defusing Disasters

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 7, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    This sermon deals with the disasters and conflicts of life and now we can both diffuse and avoid them.

    Defusing Disasters Joshua 22 This past week at a concert in Manchester England a terrorist bomb exploded killing 22 and wounding over a hundred. Such disasters are mind boggling, and so what I’d like to do today is to look at how we can defuse situations before they turn into full-blown ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Responding To Criticism

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 9,216 views

    A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

    RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God