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  • Vincent Harry Anobling avatar

    Learning Secrets From The Early Believers Series

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011
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     | 3,576 views

    What's the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers in Acts and in our time today? The answer is, no! So, we will learn from them in this passage.

    Acts 2: 41 – 47 Learning secrets from the early believers 1. The Secret of SPIRITUAL GROWTH. v. 42 A. They hold steadfastly to Biblical doctrine. v. 42 B. They encourage fellowship between believers. v. 42 C. They observe communion. v. 42 D. They Pray Together. v. 42 2. The Secret of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011
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    Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

    Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 5,657 views

    tonight, in our passage of Scripture, the writer of Hebrews is going to tell us that in our Christian life things are not always the way they appear on the surface- that appearances can be deceiving.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Wed. Night March 18th 2009 Hebrews 2:8-18 Introduction Things are not always what they seem to be. You watch the previews on your TV set of a new movie showing at the theatre and you think to yourself that’s got to be one that you have to go see. You go see it and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,090 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/us what our motivation should be to fulfill his mission.

    Intro: Everybody but Sam had signed up for a new company pension plan that called for a small employee contribution. The company was paying the rest. Unfortunately, 100% employee participation was needed; otherwise the plan was off. Sam’s boss and his fellow workers pleaded w/him to sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Is Great Exercise Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    Enoch had a great exercise…He walked with God. Our passage tells us that, “…Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him…”

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 2001 Date Preached: September 18, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Learning Lessons from the Past Title: Walking is Great Exercise Text: Genesis 5:21-24 Introduction: Have you noticed how over the past few years that there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Drawings Of Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2014
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     | 6,756 views

    This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural descendants of Abraham. He chose them, and separated them from the nations of the world.

    6/11/2008 THE DRAWINGS OF LOVE “The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved the with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.” — Jeremiah 31:3. This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 9,181 views

    On a missionary journey, Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who know only John's baptism, not the baptism in the name of Jesus with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This message explores this passage.

    November 8, 2015 - Come Holy Spirit Our guest speaker last week spoke about Paul’s conversation in Athens with philosophers regarding the “unknown god” statue of the Romans. He thought it curious that among all the statues of the Greeks and Romans, there was this one created for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember To Do This... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2014
    based on 49 ratings
     | 45,445 views

    As soldiers of Christ, this passage gives us our marching orders. What can we learn from what Jesus instructed His disciples to do on their mission?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a newly married flight engineer with the Air Force who had planned a weekend getaway with his new bride. But on Friday, his squadron called and told him he was to leave the next afternoon for an eight-day mission. His wife was obviously disappointed. "Don't you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,254 views

    There are three things that James teaches us in this passage: He wants us to know that God is good, to take out the garbage, and not just hear the Word: do the Word.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #3: BE DOERS OF THE WORD INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review first week: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Authentic Christianity In Action

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,203 views

    In this passage we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's disciples and 3. In the Spiritual Courage of the Apostle Peter

    Scripture: Acts 9:36-43; Psalms 23 and John 10:22 - 30 (Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C) Title: Authentic Christianity in Action Proposition: In Acts 9:36-43 we see Authentic Christian in Action - 1. In the Sacrificial Life of Tabitha/Dorcas, 2. In the Faith/Love of Joppa's ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Moving From Good To Great

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,049 views

    We come to this passage immediately following the conversation in chapter 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. You remember Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.

    “Moving from Good to Great” John 3:22-30 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Equality In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,646 views

    Paul is going to show in this passage and in the first part of Chapter 4 some of the benefits that come to us by trusting Christ that we could never receive under Law.

    November 3, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.B.2.a: Equality in the Body of Christ (3:26-29) Galatians 3.26-29 (KJV) 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Pull Up A Chair Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    In this passage Jesus teaches us to: 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships

    Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Proper 19 (24) Title: Pull Up A Chair! In this passage Jesus is telling us to 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships Proposition: INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Lowe avatar

    Confront Them With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018
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     | 5,053 views

    In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 30, 2015
     | 8,166 views

    This passage in Luke 19 reads like a book of three chapters - The sacrifice of a colt, The praise of a crowd, and The weeping of Christ. Each point can be used as a sermon in itself.

    His Triumphal Entry Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational