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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,962 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fourteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    In Step with the Spirit Acts 8:1b-40 August 12, 2007 Raised a Baptist, I’ve still got Baptist feet. In other words, you don’t want to see me try to dance. That doesn’t mean I don’t have rhythm; I’m okay there, but dance? No. I’ve never laughed as much in my life, I don’t think, as I did a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    After Easter - Then What?

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,788 views

    A week after Easter what was the Church doing? Some were doubting. Some were pondering what happened. Some were seeking the Holy Spirit.

    “After Easter – Then What?” March 30, 2008 “Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Go To Church: Community Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2010
     | 8,757 views

    Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Community! Text: Luke 15 Thesis: Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other. Introduction In case you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choices We Make

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,175 views

    When we sort through the implications of our choices, be they major or minor, how does a relationship with Jesus Christ figure into the equation? There is perhaps no greater choice facing us each and every day of our life than this choice. If you decide n

    Opening illustration: Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Missy Sullivan noted that many user agreements, warranties, and disclaimers that come with products are nearly unreadable. Intentionally set in very small type, they actually discourage people from understanding them. Because of this, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Walking In His Steps"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2011
     | 12,332 views

    The past, present and future of the Christian

    “Walking In His Steps” October 2, 2011 1 Peter 2:9-12 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Rapture Ready Sermon

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,236 views

    EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. No one knows the day or hour of His return.

    The Rapture Ready Sermon EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. I can’t wait till Saturday May 21, 2011 at 6pm or so to write my sermon. So I’m doing it well in advance, and I’m going to go ahead and go out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    God's Wrath On Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2013
     | 10,684 views

    When we 'say' we are believers but don't live out the life God has called us to live, then we are useless to God and a mockery to the Gospel and a laughingstock to the world!

    Hosea 7 [HCSB] May 22, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) We have moved thru the 1st six chapters of Hosea and we have learned several things: 1st we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejected God

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 10,772 views

    We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

    [Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    The Power To Save

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
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    Our testimony has a powerful influence on others but only if we share it with them. We should know by now that there are many ways to give a witness to the changes that we have experienced since we have trusted in Jesus.

    THE POWER TO SAVE John 4:39-54 If we ever needed motivation to share the good news of salvation with others, all we need to do is to look around at the mess many people have made of their lives. Many are in desperate need of help. It may be that someone has already told them about what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,439 views

    As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.

    First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020
     | 3,385 views

    A continuing look at being part of God's family fulfills one of our purposes in life.

    First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,370 views

    In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

    ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom For The Captives Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 7,679 views

    Paul's whole plea to Philemon is to act the way the loving Father acted: to welcome home the beloved son; to restore him to fellowship with the family. There will be, and have been, occasions when we'll be called to respond to wrongdoers the same way.

    There's something quite different about reading this letter compared with all Paul's other letters. In all the others, even those addressed to individuals, the focus is on the Church where they're ministering. But here there's a much more personal feel to the correspondence. You can feel the warmth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
     | 10,554 views

    Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

    A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    8 Questions To Ask Yourself In Regard To Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022
     | 2,745 views

    Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview.

    Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview. For this analysis we will consider eight questions carefully depicted by Professor James W. Sire in his work The Universe Next Door. There are other depictions of worldview that we might consider, but this form is direct and to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army