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  • Mark Busch avatar

    He's Alive

    Contributed by Mark Busch on Apr 20, 2006
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     | 8,565 views

    Easter Sermon about the Resurrection of Jesus

    Jesus most exciting exit or entrance. No entrance that I could make this morning could compare with that first Easter morning! Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Revelation Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Examine notes on Revelation Chapter 4 which deals with the Throne room in Heaven, the characteristics of Jesus, and the 24 Elders.

    Revelation Chapter 4 Vs. 1 - 11: the Throne in Heaven Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,743 views

    We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

    02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

    STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Practical Handles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,749 views

    Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements

    Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are sovereign acts of God, but in His sovereign grace and mercy He has chosen to partner with us. There are some practical things that missionaries can do to help initiate or nurture a Church Planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moslem America Conclusion

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,280 views

    The writeing is on the wall.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Moslem America conclusion Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,400 views

    We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

    At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stir Up That Which Is In You

    Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    The church, the people of God, need to continually be stirred up afresh.

    “STIR UP” Pg. 1 II Timothy 1:1-7 (I) Stirred to Repentance The Church at Ephesus , left their first love (A) Revelation 2:4,5,( Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 5. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

    “War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wearing God's Armour

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle. This battle is not against other men, but against Satan and his demons. In order to be successful in our battle, we must wear each piece of God's armour. What are these pieces?

    Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle against Satan and his demons. As with any good soldier, we must not only wear our armour, but use the pieces of our armour in our defense against the archenemy Satan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    How To Become Man / Woman Of Courage

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 17, 2012
    based on 67 ratings
     | 28,306 views

    If we are to claim our symbolical Promise Land, then we should be prepared for the spiritual battle and be the MEN AND WOMAN OF COURAGE in our own generation.

    HOW TO BECOME THE MEN AND WOMEN OF COURAGE I don’t know what kind of challenging or discouraging situation you are facing today. But whatever it is, God’s message from scripture today is surely for you. He is telling you to BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Our text is the Book of Joshua Chapter One. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Works

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    Here is a very famous story, but we have to get passed the "wow!" response. It is a model of how God works, and how He uses His servants to accomplish His purposes.

    Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 Intro: There are not a lot of songs written about people of the Bible other than Jesus. 1. can’t think of one about Paul, or Peter, or John. 2. but I grew up singing one about Daniel. “Standing on a purpose firm, heeding God’s command. Honor them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

    LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit That Matters

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    We are to be fruitful in our walk with Christ

    Fruit that Matters Mark 11:12-14 November 6, 2011 Morning Service A few years ago, the Associated Press released a study done by an agricultural school in Iowa. It reported that production of 100 bushels of corn from one acre of land, in addition to the many hours of the farmer’s labor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    When Shall The Gifts Cease Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    A topical exposition of 1Cor. 13:8-13 on miraculous gifts.

    Text: 1 Cor 13:8-13, Title: When Shall Gifts Pass Away, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Talk about Shelia, her background, my beard, and the watch night service we went to Background to passage: Also read 1 Cor 12:7-11, 27-31. Mention subsequence and baptism/filling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist